Lesson at a Glance: Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration With Papa Roach The Experience: Students analyze character profiles and “weird hobbies,” speculate on musical preferences
Author: Márcia Bonfim (Mars)
Founder, Song Activity Factory | Creator of the BEAT+ Method. An international educator teaching since 1993, I specialize in transmuting contemporary music into a soulful system for song-based ESL teaching and assessment. My mission is to help teachers move beyond passive "gap-fill" worksheets to create profound, creative, and human-centered classroom experiences through the alchemical power of song.
Songs & Feelings with Gayle, Shawn Mendes, Alec Benjamin & Calum Scott [Teaching With Songs B1/B2]
Lesson at a Glance: Songs & Feelings The Experience: Students explore the emotional impact of music by analyzing song extracts from Gayle, Shawn Mendes, Alec
Teaching With Songs: Merry Christmas, Ed Sheeran & Elton John together!
Discover a festive, step-by-step lesson plan using Ed Sheeran & Elton John’s “Merry Christmas” to engage your ESL students! Perfect for A2, B1, and B2 levels, this interactive lesson includes speaking, reading, listening, and writing activities. Explore winter themes, play a music video lottery, and access free teaching resources. Ideal for online and face-to-face instruction.
Pitbull, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons & BTS! An ESL Musical Mix with a Special Gift!
Lesson at a Glance: Musical Mix The Experience: Students explore the lives and music of global superstars through a creative “lyrics puzzle.” After identifying mixed
New USEFUL Grammar Practice Videos!
Here’s a batch of Grammar Practice Videos I’ve been using with my own students that I’m now making available for everyone! Enjoy! PASSIVE FORMS OF GERUNDS AND
Great Song-based Lesson Plans for The Happiest Time of The Year! Teaching With Songs (Sia, Billie Eilish, Now United)
Here are some feel good song-based lesson plans that are great to end the semester: Follow, Like, and Subscribe for More ESL Inspiration:
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