The idea of Language Through Music is to learn Spanish by looking at modern popular hits from the Latin American music world. Songs are chosen following a specific criteria. They will generally cover topics of historical/social/political interest tackling issues affecting modern Latin American society, thereby creating opportunity for discussion and practice of oral skills. Furthermore it this gives the teacher the possibility interlink a wider ranger of activities within the same lesson/set of lesson. Some songs may be chosen due to a particularly interesting use of language and/or presence of particular expressions that are worth looking at in detail. Due to copyright reasons I cannot include the original audio file with the material, however all of the songs will be widely available on the net/Youtube/iTunes and I will provide a working link.
The use of realia such modern songs in the learning process will give the student more of a feel of real-world application of his language skills as well as an enriching cultural experience in itself.
Spanish lesson plan for up to 3 hours.
In depth analysis of the song "Ella y El" by the popular Guatemalan songwriter Ricardo Arjona.
This song touches a number of topics but the main one regards the Cuban Embargo and Cuba's social/political history during the last 50 years.
Includes:
- Full Lyrics text of the song
- Comprehension questions relating to the content of the text
- 2 pages of exercises aimed at developing a deeper understanding of the expressions and metaphors used in the song.
- Reading comprehension text "La Historia del Bloqueo en Cuba"
- Set of questions related to the text.
- A Mind map outlining important points for a class discussion on the topic.
Youtube link for the song:
https://youtu.be/K6PXwxi4eJI
ANSWER SHEET is not included cause many questions are discussion based however if you require answer guidelines I will be happy to provide you with a free copy.
Includes:
- 4 award templates
1- exceptionally good behaviour
2- persistence and dedication in the study of the subject
3- willingness to help others
4- active participation in cultural activities
(All of the latter 4 appear in Spanish on the actual certificate)
For each certificate there are 2 copies:
- a standard PNG image file sized copy
- a larger sized copy for a more authentic diploma look
Includes:
- Lesson Plan (Pre-Intermediate level)
- 8 High Resolution Graphics Flashcards ( illustrations with sentences using adverbs of frequency)
- 2 Extra Worksheets
Total Pages: 8
Includes:
- Lesson Plan (Pre-Intermediate level)
including Oral/Pair Group Activities
- 2 High Resolution Graphics Learning sheets
- 2 High Resolution Graphics Worksheets
Total Pages: 6
Includes:
- Lesson Plan (Elementary level)
- 2 Revision & Activity sheets
- 5 pages of High Resolution Graphics Flashcards ( drawings + action verbs at the present continuous)
- All the material needed to carry out the exercises outlined in the lesson plan
Total Pages 9
Includes 10 pages of Spanish Vocabulary Worksheets and puzzles on the Christmas theme ( Word-search, crossword, matching, spelling, jumbled words etc...)
ANSWER KEY Included
Includes:
Music Graphic Workbook with activities based around the following topics:
- Ear Training (Audio Included)
- Writing chords from Roman Numerals
- Matching exercise on distinguishing types of cadences
- Identifying chords in a progression
- Identifying the different types of intervals
- Scales and Modes recognition
- Sight Reading rhythms exercises
- mp3 Audio excerpt for Ear Training exercises
- High Resolution Graphics
- Cover Artwork
Total Pages 21
MUSIC ACTIVITIES MINI-BUNDLE Conforms with Edexcel standards
Includes
- 3 Lesson unit plans suitable for 10th grade | GCSE students. Activities in this mini bundle are are designed to be carried out over a number of lessons|weeks depending on how many times a week the teacher has the same class. They can be continuously re-used by changing the compositions in question, or even the genres, providing the educator with a framework to develop endless creative teaching plans.
Activity 1 is centred around the composition of a Reggae piece.
Activity 2 is centred around arranging a Bebop piece. It includes a detailed lesson plan. It does not necessarily need to be carried out using the compositions mentioned in the plan. Choice in piece is the teacher's, as the activity can be carried out with any Bebop piece
Activity 3 is an Introduction to Film scoring which consists in an in-depth analysis of excerpts from 4 famous film scores. In the introductory page you will find the details of the 4 chosen scores with the corresponding youtube link to access the audio|video ( original audio files couldn't be included for copyright reasons)
- Free Circle of 5ths Jazzy Poster included to help students structure the harmonic development of their compositions.
- High Resolution Graphics
- Cover Art work
Total Pages 10
Maths Cut & Paste Interactive Activity Book grades 1-3
Includes 10 Cut & Paste Activities for children grades 1-3 covering the following topics:
- Counting
- Cardinal Numbers
- Ordinal Numbers
- Quizzes
- Building Numbers
- Addition & Subtraction Activities
- Money & Change
Total Pages 11
SPANISH SENTENCE BUILDING
HIGH RESOLUTION COLOUR GRAPHIC WORKBOOK
Reading Skills Writing Skills Vocabulary practice
Includes 30 pages of:
- Sentence- builders
- Crosswords
- Word searches
- Matching exercises
- Vocabulary puzzles
- Multiple choice Spelling questions
- Fill the Gaps exercises
All presented with colourful graphics designed to engage young learners.
ANSWER KEY INCLUDED
Total Pages 50
Includes:
- Lesson Plan (Intermediate level)
- 6 High Resolution Graphics Flashcards
- 1 High Resolution Graphics Poster (for drilling exercises)
- 4 pages of Extra Worksheets to consolidate Grammar + Writing Skills
- All the material required to carry out the lesson plan
Total pages: 11