14.2 Singing - tto123

14.2 Singing - tto123

Singing

Introduction

The subject of this period is singing.

Discuss the following questions with a classmate:

  • Do you like talent shows?
  • Why (not)? Which ones?
  • Do you know anyone who has participated in one? What kind of act did he/she do?
  • Who is your idol?
  • Would you like to be famous?

Step

Activity

Aim

Time

 

Introduction

Find out what you already know.

10

Step 1

Listening
Britain's got talent

You can understand a video about sports a talent show and answer questions about it.

15

Step 2

Reading
Justin Bieber

You can understand a text about Justin Bieber and answer questions about it.

15

Step 3

Vocabulary

You can understand and use vocabulary about talent shows and singing.

15

Step 4

Grammar
Present perfect

You can understand and use the present perfect.

15

Step 5

Speaking
Speak Up – Celebrities

You can talk about celebrities.

10

Step 6

Writing
An essay about pop stars

You can write an essay about pop stars.

15

Step 7

Evaluation

Reflect on what you have learnt.

05

Step 8

Extra
Ariane Grande

Watch the video.

 

Step 1 - Listening

Britain's got talent

You are going to watch a video of an audition from the show “Britain’s Got Talent”.

  • Watch the video and do assignment 1.
  • Read the questions.
  • Watch the video again and do assignment 2.
  • Optional: do assignment 3 and 4.

Assignment 1

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

Questions

  1. How long has Connie been singing?
  2. What does the winner get?
  3. Why does Pierce (jury member) say ‘that’s probably the most honest answer we’ve had today’?
  4. How can you see that Amanda liked it?
  5. Why is Simon going to talk to Connie like an adult?
  6. Is Connie through to the next round?
  7. What does “She was pitch perfect” mean?
  8. Who were nervous?
  9. Is Connie a potential winner?

Assignment 3: Bonus question

At the end of the video the presenter says "Britain's got talent is no longer a question,
it's now a statement".
What do you think he means by that?

Assignment 4: Extra task

Have a look on the internet.
Where does the song come from? What was it used for?

Step 2 - Reading

Justin Bieber

You are going to read a text about Justin Bieber.

  • Read the text and do assignment 1.
  • Read the text again and do assignment 2.

Assignment 1

The paragraphs of the text are in the wrong order.

  • (On your own) read the paragraphs and reconstruct the text.
  • (In your group) discuss your answers.

Text: Justin Bieber

A

However, being world famous at age 16 does not come without controversy. Bieber has also been involved in several high profile altercations with fans and photographers and has been cited for reckless driving.

B

Justin Bieber was born in Ontario, Canada on March 1, 1994. He was raised by his mother, Pattie, who was only 17 when he was born. As a young boy, Justin enjoyed playing hockey, soccer, and music and taught himself to play guitar, piano and drums. When Pattie realized that Justin had musical talent, she began to upload videos of him singing on YouTube. Justin’s videos caught the attention of pop star Usher, who was impressed with the young singer and signed him to his record company.

C

Justin Bieber

D

In 2009, Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released to the public and “One Time” became his first song played on international radio stations. That same year, Justin performed on popular television shows such as Good Morning America and Today. He even sang for President Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington. In 2010, Bieber went on his first official tour to promote his albums My World and My World 2.0. By this time, Bieber was well known as a teenage “heart-throb” with his streetwise style including backwards hat, hoodies, dog chains, and colorful sneakers. Bieber soon gained millions of followers on social media networks such as Twitter. As of 2013, Bieber had over 45 million Twitter followers, more than any other person, and had penned over 23,000 tweets. Bieber’s video “Baby” has been viewed over 900 million times on YouTube. Fans of Justin Bieber are referred to as “Beliebers.”

 

E

In addition to making music, Bieber also invests his money in technology companies and gives to charities that help build schools in developing nations. He has also served as a spokesperson for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

 

Assignment 2

The text is divided into 4 paragraphs.

  • Each one of you takes a paragraph.
  • Write two (or three) questions about it.
  • Give your questions to your group members.
  • Answer the questions.
  • Check the answers.

You could also swap your questions with another group.

Step 3 - Vocabulary

  • Study the vocabulary. (10 minutes)
  • Do the exercise.

Vocabularylist Singing

Step 4 - Grammar

Have a look at:

The Present Perfect

Now you are ready to do the following exercises.

Step 5 - Speaking

Celebrities - Guess who...

Look at the image below


One of you chooses a person and describes him/her to the other in English.
The other tries to guess which person is described.
Speak about:

  • What does the celebrity look like?
  • What does the celebrity do? (job)
  • What do you think of the celebrity?
  • What else do you know about this celebrity?

When finished, change roles.

Step 6 - Writing

An essay about pop stars

You are going to write an essay about pop stars.

  • Read the three options.
  • Choose one to write about.
  • Ask your teacher how many words you have to use.

Option 1: The wonderful Justin Bieber

You are going to write about Justin Bieber.

  • Introduce the subject.
  • Why is he so special?
  • What would you do if you had a chance to meet him?

Option 2: The awful Justin Bieber

You are going to write about Justin Bieber.

  • Introduce the subject.
  • What is wrong with the songs of Justin Bieber.
  • What do you think of “Beliebers”.

Option 3: My favourite pop star

You are going to write about your favourite pop star.

  • Introduce the subject.
  • What is good about this person?
  • What is good about the music?

Step 7 - Evaluation

What have you learnt in this period?

Answer the following questions:

  • What was the easiest part of this lesson?
  • What did you already know?
  • What was the most difficult part?
  • What was new to you in this lesson?
  • What do you have to ask your teacher?

Step 8 - Extra

Ariana Grande Talks About Her Vocal Technique & Vocal Care!

  • Watch the video.
  • Does the video fit well with the assignment about singing?

 

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    Toelichting
    Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor tweetalig onderwijs, leerjaar 1, 2 en 3. Dit is thema 14 'Spare time and music'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Singing. Dit lesmateriaal bespreekt talentenjachten en Justin Bieber als voorbeeld van een zanger. In het verlengde daarvan wordt het onderwerp popsterren en beroemdheden besproken. In de grammaticaopdracht wordt present perfect behandeld.
    Leerniveau
    VWO 2; HAVO 1; VWO 1; HAVO 3; VWO 3; HAVO 2;
    Leerinhoud en doelen
    Engels;
    Eindgebruiker
    leerling/student
    Moeilijkheidsgraad
    gemiddeld
    Studiebelasting
    1 uur en 40 minuten
    Trefwoorden
    arrangeerbaar, beroemdheden, engels, popsterren, present perfect, singing, stercollectie, talentenjachten, tto123, zanger(es)

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