Vocabulary in Popular Songs
Wed, 07/25/2012 - 13:20 — mrmikepainter
Strategy Category:
Instructional activities
Grade Level:
Middle/Junior High
High School
Content Area:
English
Materials or Resources:
(1) Lyrics to a popular song using a couple of vocabulary words from the list; if one doesn't exist, write one.
(2) Audio for that same song (if possible)
(3) Computer & Projector
(4) Typed directions for assignment
(5) Construction paper / lined paper
Preparation:
(1) Vocabulary list with definitions for students (students should be familiar with words).
(2) Finding audio clip(s) for song that include vocabulary words.
Activity Length:
60minutes
Activity or Strategy Description:
(1) Allow students to listen to / watch song with vocabulary word(s) in it.
(2) Discuss with students the effectiveness of learning and remembering these vocabulary words because of song.
(3) Explain to students that they will be composing an original song of their own using a ____ number of vocabulary words.
- You may assign students specific words so that each word is used at least once.
- If students struggle with this on their own, partners can be used.
- Written directions for students for this assignment work best.
- Remind students that they will be graded on correctly using their vocabulary words, not rhyming or perfect rhythm.
- Remind students that they are teaching the rest of the class their words through their songs.
(4) Allow students class time to work on their vocabulary masterpiece.
(5) Use the last 5-10 minutes of class time for students to read/sing/rap their songs aloud.
(6) Students should begin to master this set of vocabulary words with this activity's help.