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Fatcat
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Location: Athens, Georgia
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 Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:53 pm Post subject: songs in class |
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I really would like to incorporate music in my class. What songs have worked for you?
Thanks, fatcat |
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ls650
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Location: British Columbia
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| Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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I like to use Beatles songs - some seem to be tailor-made for teaching English - but unfortunately most of my students tend to think of them as fuddy-duddy old tunes.
Here's a site you may find helpful:
http://slangcity.com/songs/index.htm |
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Guy Courchesne
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
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| Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:13 am Post subject: |
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Here are the lyrics to a song from one of my favorite movies, Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Kidnap the Sandy Claws, lock him up real tight
Throw away the key and then
Turn off all the lights
SHOCK
First, we're going to set some bait
Inside a nasty trap and wait
When he comes a-sniffing we will
Snap the trap and close the gate
LOCK
Wait! I've got a better plan
To catch this big red lobster man
Let's pop him in a boiling pot
And when he's done we'll butter him up
LOCK, SHOCK, AND BARREL
Kidnap the Sandy Claws
Throw him in a box
Bury him for ninety years
Then see if he talks
SHOCK
Then Mr. Oogie Boogie Man
Can take the whole thing over then
He'll be so pleased, I do declare
That he will cook him rare
LOCK,SHOCK, AND BARREL
Wheeee
LOCK
I say that we take a cannon
Aim it at his door
And then knock three times
And when he answers
Sandy Claws will be no more
SHOCK
You're so stupid, think now
lf we blow him up to smithereens
We may lose some pieces
And then Jack will beat us black and green
LOCK,SHOCK, AND BARREL
Kidnap the Sandy Claws
Tie him in a bag
Throw him in the ocean
Then, see if he is sad
LOCK AND SHOCK
Because Mr. Oogie Boogie is the meanest guy around
If I were on his Boogie list, I'd get out of town
BARREL
He'll be so pleased by our success
That he'll reward us too, I bet
LOCK, SHOCK, AND BARREL
Perhaps he'll make his special brew
Of snake and spider stew
Ummm!
We're his little henchmen and
We take our job with pride
We do our best to please him
And stay on his good side
SHOCK
I wish my cohorts weren't so dumb
BARREL
I'm not the dumb one
LOCK
You're no fun
SHOCK
Shut up
LOCK
Make me
SHOCK
I've got something, listen now
This one is real good, you'll see
We'll send a present to his door
Upon there'll be a note to read
Now, in the box we'll wait and hide
Until his curiosity entices him to look inside
BARREL
And then we'll have him
One, two, three
LOCK, SHOCK, AND BARREL
Kidnap the Sandy Claws, beat him with a stick
Lock him up for ninety years, see what makes him tick
Kidnap the Sandy Claws, chop him into bits
Mr. Oogie Boogie is sure to get his kicks
Kidnap the Sandy Claws, see what we will see
Lock him in a cage and then, throw away the key |
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fresas
Joined: 28 May 2005
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Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
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| Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:31 am Post subject: |
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| When I was teaching the second conditional, I used the Barenaked Ladies' song "If I had a million dollars." My class really liked it. |
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Flo
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 4:55 am Post subject: |
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The great thing about the school where I worked was that all the foreign teachers had dramatically different tastes in music. One woman used show tunes, another teacher used top 40, one played oldies (60s and 70s) while I used HipHop and Rap. Play what you are used to and what you know. Students will ask you what metafores mean. If you aren't familiar with an artist, you might not know. Jennifer was very popular in Peru while I was there, so I used some of that.
Also, if you go to restaurants usually they are playing a popular radio station. Some of the songs will be in English. Students will naturally be curious about the lyrics. Take advantage of this in your classrooom.
Another thing students enjoy is watching the music video after they learn the lyrics. Some songs I have used are Maroon 5-She will be loved, Jennifer Lopez (All songs), Avril Lavigne, and Madonna. |
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ls650
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Location: British Columbia
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| Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Flo wrote: |
| one played oldies (60s and 70s) while I used HipHop and Rap. |
60s and 70s = OLDIES ?? WTF?
Hey, I'll have you know that that music is known as Classic Rock, thank you very much!
Oldies...  |
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Gregor
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
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Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
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| Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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Is650, get used to it!
I'm still coming to terms with 80s rock being played on Classic Rock stations! |
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pirateinpanama
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
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Location: Panama City, Panama
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:52 am Post subject: |
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| I agree with Is650---the Beatles! Easy to understand lyrics and fun to speak about the significance of each song. |
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denise
Joined: 23 Apr 2003
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Location: finally home-ish
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Coldplay seems to be very popular here. I�ve played �the scientist�about a dozen times in the past couple of days! (sob sob)
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Guy Courchesne
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Gregor wrote: |
Is650, get used to it!
I'm still coming to terms with 80s rock being played on Classic Rock stations! |
That is just twisted, sister. |
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Perpetual Traveller
Joined: 29 Aug 2005
Posts: 651
Location: In the Kak, Japan
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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Oh c'mon you lot, learn to age gracefully!  
PT |
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Justin Trullinger
Joined: 28 Jan 2005
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Location: Seoul, South Korea and Myanmar for a bit
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Guy,
I am laughing at your joke.  I wanted you to know that somebody got it.
Dear All,
I find that asking about and investigating student interests is another way to go. What English language artists are they into, or curious about? A lot of you may remember the thread of a few months back when I discovered Marilyn Manson. Also have enjoyed Eminem. Can't stand Jennifer Lopez. Really can't stand the "Like a bird" girl, whoever she was.
But I find that student interest often helps me to stay in touch with "my own" culture, where I haven't lived for a long time.
Justin |
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Perpetual Traveller
Joined: 29 Aug 2005
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Location: In the Kak, Japan
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I got it too! But I groaned!
For all you fogies, the "Like a bird" girl I think JT is referring to was Nelly Furtdado, I've got to admit I didn't think she was much chop myself.
I have to agree that The Beatles seem to be a hit all over the world, if someone brings out a guitar at a party you can bet a couple of their songs will come up. Another group I have noticed people often want to sing along to is The Eagles.
PT |
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Guy Courchesne
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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| I have resisted bringing songs into my classes, but then again, I teach mostly in the company crowd. One pair of executive ladies once demanded I explain the lyrics of a Coldplay song to them. They were happy, so we did it, but it was one of the most painful classes I've ever had. |
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Fatcat
Joined: 17 Mar 2005
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Location: Athens, Georgia
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| Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:11 pm Post subject: painful? |
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| If they were happy, why was it so painful (for you?)? |
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