I like the song lyrics idea.
Thanks, Bill.
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From: "Bill Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Here's an idea which won't make them sound stupid:
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> Have them bring in lyrics to their favorite songs. Have them read them
> aloud to practice fluency and prosody (of course, you have to make sure
> lyrics are okay for school). Then have them explain the song. See if
> students will agree on the interpretations. Since you probably won't be as
> familiar with the songs, they will get to be the teachers. For example, I
> use "So Happy Together" by the Turtles to explain it's about a stalker
> ("IMAGINE me and you, I do..."). That gets their attention. I also play
> "Mac the Knife" and "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by the Beatles which are about
> serial killers. It's reading, interpreting, schema, and more!
>
> Bill
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