PowerPoint Presentation

Boom Chicka Boom!Using Songs and Chants in the YL Classroom

Kylie MalinowskaYL Advisor & YLCInternational House World

1Introduce myselfAsk if they know each other? Ask to mingle and find someone they dont knowPlay body parts gameBoom Chicka Boom

2My 2yr old twins favourite song is If youre happy and you know it clap you handsGet everyone clapping in timeExplain that they should clap up high if the answer is yes. Clap your hands up high if you know how to clapClap your hands up high if you are NOT a T-rex, but a personBoom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..3Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music4Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music daily5Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing6Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music daily You like to sing in the shower7Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music daily You like to sing in the showerYou have sung in public8Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song?9Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)

10Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? 11Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? Sounds ok with you?

12Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? Sounds ok with you? With the CD?

13Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? With the CD without the CD!

14Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? With the CD without the CD!You like singing in class

15Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? With the CD without the CD!You like singing in class You love singing and cant wait to sing with kids

16Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? With the CD without the CD!You like singing in class You love singing and cant wait to sing with kidsBeyonce doesnt rule the world, you do.

17Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You like listening to music dailyYou like to sing in the showerYou have sung in publica happy birthday song? (or maybe in a church? At a wedding? A lullaby to your noisy child crying on the bus?)What about in a YL classroom? With the CD without the CD!You like singing in class You love singing and cant wait to sing with kidsBeyonce doesnt rule the world, you do.Youd rather wear a smelly, unwashed, skin-tight, sparky, 1 Direction t-shirt for a week than sing in public?

18Boom Chicka Boom

Clap your hands up high if..You want to sing in class,its not that youre afraid to, you just: cant be bothereddont have timearent sure what songs to singarent sure how to sing the songsarent sure how to teach the songsHave never done it beforewould rather teach grammar and other important thingslied on the first slide and are actually a T-rex and therefore cant sing. Or clap.

19Boom Chicka Boom

Come on, how do you really feel..

20Ask everyone to stand up and find someone they dont know or dont know well (or lines if space allows).When the music starts they should tell their partner how they feel about the idea of singing in class and how they could use songs, music and chants in the English classroom. When the music stops they should find a new partner.Boom Chicka Boom

Hello!

Whats your name?21Reflect back on the music mingle and point out that it could be a nice get to know you activity. Point out that the music signals when to talk when to move and also adds some background noise to make speaking less scary.

Teach the hello everyone song from Cookie and Friends and actions.Stand up and sing the song.

Now ask pairs to discuss WHY they think its one of my favourite hello songs and thinking about what makes a good song.Boom Chicka Boom

Music finds its way to the soulPlato

22early beginnings - highly valued - powerful and significant medium for both communication and enhancing social harmony.

The Yolngu (Aboriginal) - believe world was sung into existence.

Anthropologists - Livingstone and Mithen believe song evolved before speech.

Heavily rooted in ancient tribal traditions, indigenous communities - Thailand, Africa and the Americas - long history using songs to invoke spirits/ pass down genealogies and narratives/ and mark important occasions

ancient world - music recognised as having a therapeutic or magical purpose.

ancient times to middles ages rhythmic battle cries and war chants - to invoke sentiments or intimidate the enemy. WWII - influx of radio ownership, music, song and wartime classics like Bless em all and Well meet again played an important role in boosting soldier moral, reassuring those back home and of course spreading propaganda. lullabies sung worldwide since the dawn of timetodays English nursery rhymes, particularly the macabre narratives, date back to medieval times - a history of scarier times

Babies in womb react more to song than speech

From birth to 2 - no distinction

PPL - long interested in studying the features, relevance and sub-culture of child-song, but it is only more recently, that those in the field of second language learning have taken a more vested interest.

Boom Chicka Boom

Using songs and chants as a pedagogical tool to teach children language is a natural and logical choice

23Natural and popular medium for both parent and childChildren often well-equipped long before schoolBut when do we use a song?Boom Chicka Boom

What? How? Who? When?

24In small groups or pairs, discuss when you might use songs, music or chants in the YL classroom, who with, how and what.Boom Chicka Boom

25Songs and chants are perfect for the YL classroom as they present language in a fun and memorable way and allow our students to experiment with the sounds of English.

Many teachers, however, despite being fully aware of their potential fall a little short because they lack the confidence to pull it off in the classroom. Im here to remind you that confidence and enthusiasm is key.

It really doesnt matter if youre a little off key and no Mariah Carey. Chances are your students wont notice or will feel more comfortable knowing you are normal just like them.

What will stop your students joining in is if they see you arent 100% comfortable and in to it. Its fine to have a CD player for back up. But dont rely on it, and whatever you do dont stand at the front of the class miming and conduction expecting them to do all the work. If you are enthusiastic and singing along you are more likely to get them to join.

For many this is easier said than done both for you and your students so how about using silly voices? Using silly voices can calm the nerves and also helps our students experiment with the sounds of English. Sing like mummy like daddy like a monster.

Another way to calm yours or your students nerves is to use puppets or soft toys. Then its not you whos singing out of tune and forgetting the words its you alter ego in your hand. Finger puppets work a treat!Boom Chicka Boom

Hey ______!I think I hear my name.Hey ______!I think I hear it again.Youre wanted on the telephone.Well if it isnt ______ Im not home!

26Puppets

Kids like to hear their names. Heres a get to know you chain song.

Teach song and get participants to join un.

Offer a teddy bear/ soft toy to anyone shy and encourage them to let the bear sing for them.

Praise people who sing and repeat a couple of times before moving on.Boom Chicka Boom

Me: I said a Boom Chicka Boom

You: I said a Boom Chicka Boom

27So lets start with a super easy song. Theres no stress here to get complicated lyrics correct. Its all about letting yourself go and playing with the sounds of English.

All you need to do is repeat after me. Are you ready?Boom Chicka Boom

Me: I said a Boom Chicka Boom

You: I said a Boom Chicka Boom

28Boom Chicka Boom

Me: I said a boom chicka rocka chicka rocka chicka boom!

You: I said a Boom chicka rocka chicka rocka chicka boom!

29Boom Chicka Boom

Uh huhUh Huh

Oh yeahOh Yeah

One more time One more time30Boom Chicka Boom

______ style31 Here Id suggest the teacher choose the first style, but then let the students. It can be anything from crying style, laughing style, monster style, lady gaga style. Its only limited by your students imagination.

Ask participants to choose a style, and if not

So how about we start with gangster style. For this youll need actions.

Repeat a couple of times with different stylesBoom Chicka Boom

I said a Boom Chicka BoomI said a Boom Chicka BoomI said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka BoomUh huhOh yeahOne more time ______ style.32Boom Chicka Boom

I like to eat apples and bananas.I like to eat apples and bananas.

33Heres another good way to get your students playing around with the sounds of English. But first lets learn the basic tune.Boom Chicka Boom

I like to eat apples and bananas.I like to eat apples and bananas.

I E A O U34Heres another good way to get your students playing around with the sounds of English. But first lets learn the basic tune.Boom Chicka Boom

YL learn through direct experiences via the five senses.

Combining singing and TPR encourages cognitive development via concentration and coordination. Whats more, the repetition and parallelism is something they like and is instrumental to memory.35

Head shoulders knees and toes

I

Boom Chicka BoomIm sure you all know the old favourite Head shoulders knees and toes

This song works like a charm because YL learn through direct experiences via the five senses. This combination of singing and TPR (total physical response) encourages cognitive development via concentration and coordination. Whats more, the repetition and parallelism is something they like and is instrumental to memory.

I like to mix up this old favourtie by slowing it right down then speeding it up with each repetition. How do you adapt your favourite songs? Miss out words? Change the words. Tell your partner how you like to make well known songs your own. (B I N G O)

Feedback to group and share ideas.

Often we use songs and chants because we want to practice language and or present it in a different context. Its not always easy to find the right song or chant to match the language your students need to practice, so why not let them create the song/ chant?

36Boom Chicka Boom

37Often we use songs and chants because we want to practice language and or present it in a different context. Its not always easy to find the right song or chant to match the language your students need to practice, so why not let them create the song/ chant?

I want you to think of a topic. Any topic. Food? Sport? Music? Teaching?

Now in groups I want you to make a vocab list for that topic. List as many words as you can.

Now I want you to count the number of syllables in each word and write that number next to the word e.g. 1 next to pear, 2 next to apple, 3 next to banana.

Boom Chicka Boom

2312 3 12 3 12 3 2 32 3 138If you are familiar with Carolyn Grahams Jazz Chants then youll recognise this formula.Although Carolyns Jazz Chant books were released many years ago they are still just as great today and are in fact timeless. So, recently Ive been getting back in to chanting.

Ask volunteers for vocabDemonstrate chantAll join in and chant togetherShow that some clapping at the end of the 3 and jazz hands make all the difference (without the jazz hands its just a chant!! )Boom Chicka Boom

What is it?

ABWhat is it?Its a _________.A what?A ___________!A ___________?Yes! A _________.Oh, a ___________.39Heres another good chant for practicing vocabulary and also intonation.

Split group into two. Use vocab from previous activity.

Frere JacquesAre you sleeping,Are you sleeping?Brother John?Brother John?Morning bells are ringing,Morning bells are ringing,Ding ding dong,Ding ding dong.

Boom Chicka BoomIm sure you all know this song? Frere Jaques. Its popular in all languages because the tune is familiar, its simple, and its repetitive.

So why reinvent the wheel? This is a great tune to use for making up your own songs.

40

Frere Jacques

Look and listen, Look and Listen (point to eyes then ears)Shhhh Shhhhhh (finger to lips)

Boom Chicka BoomClassroom management41

Frere Jacques

Look and listen, Look and Listen (point to eyes then ears)What is this? What is this? (hold out arms shrugging and point it flashcard)Is it a.....(pause for a moment to scratch head and shrug) monkey?Is it a monkey? (mime monkey)Yes, yes, yes. Yes, yes, yes (nod and give the thumbs up)

Boom Chicka Boomflashcard game.

Demonstrate.42

Listen and Draw

Boom Chicka BoomScrap paper. Draw food. Sing song while they draw. 5 4 3 2 1 stop! Stop drawing.43

Frere JacquesI am hungry, I am hungry (rub belly)I want apples, I want apples (mime ieating apples)Yummy Yummy yummy, Yummy yummy yummy. (rub belly and lick lips)I like apples. I like apples.(nod head and mime eating an apple)5, 4, 3, 2, 1 STOP

Boom Chicka BoomAnd another one I created for a flashcard game. But its just as easy to create your own song for any purpose e.g. To follow a routine of to practice certain language.

Explain flashcard game and how using songs can do so many things e.g. Get the team involved while one person is doing a task, create a time limit etc...44Boom Chicka Boom

I went to school yesterday.Ive been to school today.Ill go to school tomorrow!I go to school every day!45Songs and chants can practice all sorts of grammar and you can easily make them your own.

Quite often teens think they are too old to sing songs but with a bit of encouragement will join in a group chant.

Choo CHooThe train is (a) coming oh yeah

Boom Chicka BoomCh ch ch chCh ch ch chCh ch ch ch

Red and yellowRed and yellow

Orange and greenOrange and green

Pink and purplePink and purple

Blueeeee Blueeeee

From Carol Reads 500 activities book 46

Choo CHooThe train is (a) coming oh yeah

Boom Chicka BoomCh ch ch ch Red and Yellow..Orange and GreenPink and purpleblueeeeeeee47Boom Chicka Boom

Step 1You have 1 minute to get into groups of 5 (or more)48Cooperative learningBoom Chicka Boom

Step 2You have 1 minute to allocate the following roles in your group..49Boom Chicka Boom

Public relations managerIts up to you to organise how the group will report backSecretaryIts up to you to take notes and write things downGeneral ManagerIts up to you to make sure everyone gets a chance/is encouraged to speak and is listened to.Project ManagerIts up to you to make sure your group stays on task and finishes within the time limit.Creative DirectorIts up to you to make sure the end result looks and sounds good

50Boom Chicka Boom

Step 3You have 1 minute for your groups secretary to get a pen and the creative director to get a piece of paper51Boom Chicka Boom

Step 4You have 1 minute to silently read the guidelines for the first task on the next slide. Please dont speak or start. Just read.52Boom Chicka Boom

You are going to create your own song for the YL classroom by following these steps.

1. Choose one of the following:A grammar pointA vocabulary setAn aspect of classroom management

2. Choose a tune the whole group is familiar with.

3. Write your own chant/ song using steps 1 and 2.

4. Create some simple actions for your song .

5. Write the lyrics and actions for your song on paper and give your song a title.

53Boom Chicka Boom

TipsKeep it simple and repetitiveHave funRulesEveryone in the group must be given a chance to speakEveryone must speak in EnglishEveryone must finish within the time limit54Boom Chicka Boom

You are going to create your own song for the YL classroom by following these steps.

1. Choose one of the following:A grammar pointA vocabulary setAn aspect of classroom management

2. Choose a tune the whole group is familiar with.

3. Write your own chant/ song using steps 1 and 2.

4. Create some simple actions for your song .

5. Write the lyrics and actions for your song on paper and give your song a title.

Your time limit isminutes55Now its time to do the task.Boom Chicka Boom

Great job!Of course Im going to ask you to perform it :D But hopefully we have time to teach it too.How do we do that?56Now its time to do the task.Boom Chicka Boom

In your groups discussWhen would you use this songHow many times would you sing it?How would you set it up? teach it?What might the students find difficult/easy?What age group is it for?57Boom Chicka Boom

58FeedbackPresent songsDancing Game (if time)Boom Chicka Boom

ClappingMusic MingleHello SongWhats your name?Boom Chicka BoomApples and BananasHeads, Shoulders, KneesJazz ChantWhat is it chantFrere JacquesRoutinesActivitiesFC guessing gameFC running gameTenses chantTrain chantDancing Game

Think about the songs and chants and activities using music weve looked at today. Choose a few of your favourites and tell you partner

What age group would it work for? Why?

How might you adapt it to suit a different age group?

When might you do it in a lesson? E.g. the start of the lesson, to revise vocabulary etc.

How comfortable or otherwise would you feel doing these activities with your students?59FeedbackPresent songsDancing Game (if time)Thanks for listening.Thanks for listening.

And for singing! And for singing!

And dont forget the chanting, dont forget the chanting.

Time to go.Time to go.

Boom Chicka Boom

60Thank everyone for coming.klokanomil.wordpress.com

Boom Chicka Boom

61Thank everyone for coming.I Got RhythmEthel WatersVarious ArtistsUltimate Great Gatsby Party2013-07-17T07:00:00Znaughtykylie@hotmail.com 2013 Stardust Music.2014-06-12 12:20:43Orchard:isrc:USV351355918It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Louis Armstrong & Duke EllingtonVarious ArtistsUltimate Great Gatsby Party2013-07-17T07:00:00Znaughtykylie@hotmail.com 2013 Stardust Music.2014-06-12 12:20:43Orchard:isrc:USV351355912