I love Paris

Age: Adults

Focus: Writing

The activity below has been designed for the song "I LOVE PARIS", performed here by Frank Sinatra. I recommend this song for adults only for teens are not big fans of old songs. As for the activity, it's very simple and its ultimate goal is to engage students into writing. First, students talk about Paris based on a list of words provided by the teacher. Then, they listen to the song and work on some vocabulary. Finally, they write about their city and what they like about it. 

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Hazard - Narrative Writing & Trial

The two last activities proposed for the song HAZARD are the ones that follow. I hope you like them. I'd be glad to know what you think, so leave a comment.


HAZARD (OPTIONS 6)

NARRATIVE WRITING

Here, students will first reflect and discuss about a few questions provided by the teacher. Then, they will watch the video of the song and finally engage into a writing task, in which they will narrate what happened. They will write an introduction, a body and a conclusion. In the end, students read their narratives to their peers. Here is an opportunity for them to use their writing skills and also their imagination since they are to come up with an ending for the story.

HAZARD (OPTION 7)

 TRIAL

Students are arranged in two groups. Then, based on the video, they reflect and discuss in order to find evidence for determining whether the man is innocent or guilty of the crime he's being accused of.

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Hazard - Tic Tac Toe

Age: Teens & Adults

Focus: Simple Past & Passive Voice

HAZARD (OPTION 5)

Another possible activity for the song "HAZARD" by Richard Marx is Tic Tac Toe. There are also a few other tasks to be performed. However, they don't have to be done ALL TOGETHER. They're just suggestions. Choose whatever you think is appropriate for your group. The focus here is the Passive Voice, so first students look at some pictures and discuss what the items can be used for. After that, they listen to the song/watch the video and underline the verbs in the past. Then, they play Tic Tac Toe by answering questions about the song/video. When they finish, they work on an activity in which they will practice the passive voice and finally, they write a short piece of news using the Simple Past and the Passive Voice. 

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We are more beautiful than we think

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Reflection & Discussion

The activity below has been designed for the song "BEAUTIFUL" by Christina Aguilera. First, students describe themselves to the person sitting next to them and then they listen to their partner's description. After that, they watch a TV commercial by Dove and say what aspect of the video they found interesting. Then, they listen to the song and find 10 vocabulary mistakes. Finally, they engage into a discussion about beauty. 

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What did the author mean?

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Modas Of Speculation


The activity below has been designed for the song "APRIL COME SHE WILL" by Paul Simon. First, students talk about their favorite season of the year. Then, they listen to the song and fill in some blanks. After that, they speculate what the author meant when he wrote the song. 

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Hazard - Rhyming

HAZARD   (OPTION 4)

Another possible activity for the song "HAZARD" by Richard Marx is Rhyming. First of all, students will have some minutes to guess what the song is about by choosing from 3 options in 5 different items.  Then, they listen to the song and fill in the blanks with words that rhyme other words in the song. After that, they discuss what they think happened.

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Hazard - Wondering what may have happened

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Modals os Speculation


HAZARD (OPTION 3)

The activity below has also been designed for the song "HAZARD" by Richard Marx. First, students discuss what they would do if they were wrongly accused of a crime. Then, they watch the video of the song, which is about a man who is accused of a crime. Finally, they come up with sentences using Modals of Speculation.

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Living in the Ghetto

Age: Teens & Adults

Focus: If Clauses

The activity below has been designed for the song "IN THE GHETTO" by Elvis Presley. First, students guess what the song is about based on five words given. Then, they listen to the song and identify the difficulties of living in the ghetto. After that, they put some sentences in a chronological order. Finally, a quick review on Conditional Sentences is provided, so students practice it by writing a few sentences based on the song.

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Hazard - Find 10 Mistakes

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Synonyms & Opposites


HAZARD  (OPTION 2)

The activity below has been designed for the song "HAZARD" by Richard Marx. First, students guess what the song is about by reading a quote taken from the song. Then, they listen to the song and find ten mistakes. After that, they discuss whether they were right or wrong about their guessing.

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Relative Clauses

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Relative Clauses

The activity below has been designed for the song "I'M BLUE" by Eiffel 65. After having practiced the structure consistently, students work on a puzzle. Then, they listen to the song and underline the relative clauses. Finally, they write relative clauses about themselves.

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Hazard - Bingo

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Vocabulary


HAZARD ( OPTION 1)

The activity below has been designed for the song "HAZARD" by Richard Marx. First, students guess what the song is about based on a list of words given. Then, they choose 9 words from the list and write them on a BINGO grid. After that, they listen to the song and check the words they hear. Finally, they read the lyrics and check whether their guessing was right or not. (Only then will the video be used.)

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Wishes & Regrets

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: I Wish.../I regret...



The activity below has been designed for the song "NOBODY IS PERFECT" by Jessie J. After practicing the structure I wish… / I regret… , students start the activity by recollecting and sharing a few of their own regrets. Then, the teacher shows them the Top 5 I wish List. After that, they listen to the song and find out what the author regrets and discuss whether they related to that. Finally students engage into a discussion on people's flaws and indiscretions and the consequences of their actions.

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Describing Clothes

Age: Teens and Adults
Fucus: Adjectives for Clothes


The activity below has been designed for the song "THE ONLY THING THAT LOOKS GOOD ON ME IS YOU" by Brian Adams. First, students are introduced to vocabulary used to describe clothes. Then, they watch the video and write as many phrases as possible using the words learned. Finally, students describe their favorite outfit.

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The Third Person

Age: Teens & Adults
Focus: Simple Present

The activity below has been designed for the song "LIVING ON A PRAYER" by Bon Jovi. First, students engage into a discussion about their musical preferences. Then, they play a quick guessing game, in which they are supposed to guess the name of the band. After that, they are introduced to the vocabulary presented in the song. Then, they listen to the song and underline the Simple Present forms in the lyrics. Finally, they play the CANDY GAME.

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