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Song Activity Factory Blog Post Featured Image: "2023 Songs: Engage Your Students with Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, and More!

2023 Songs: Engage Your Students with Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and More!

August 21, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Elevate your classroom with this interactive song activity featuring 2023 hits from Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, Calum Scott, and Brett Young. Students watch captivating videos, filling in missing lyrics as they listen. Ideal for review, extra practice, or a fun break!

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Watch & Catch 2023: Featuring music by Ed Sheeran, Pink, and Jack Harlow

Engage with the Beat: Innovative ‘Watch & Catch’ ESL Lesson with 2023’s Chart-Topping Music Videos

May 20, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Immerse your students in English learning through 2023’s chart-topping music videos. This ‘Watch & Catch’ lesson plan boosts listening and writing skills in an interactive, enjoyable way. Learn with Ed Sheeran, Pink, Jack Harlow, and more

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How To Make Your Students Think Critically With Songs: Musical Choice [Teaching With Songs]

February 24, 2022 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Lesson at a Glance: Musical Choice The Experience: Students analyze relationship themes through a creative challenge where they watch an edited music video and evaluate

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Songs & Feelings with Gayle, Shawn Mendes, Alec Benjamin & Calum Scott [Teaching With Songs B1/B2]

January 27, 2022 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Lesson at a Glance: Songs & Feelings The Experience: Students explore the emotional impact of music by analyzing song extracts from Gayle, Shawn Mendes, Alec

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Calum Scott performing 'No Matter What' music video, featuring an emotional moment.

Teaching English with Calum Scott’s ‘No Matter What’: A B1+ ESL Lesson Plan

November 14, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into the complexities of parent-child relationships with ‘No Matter What’ by Calum Scott. This English language teaching lesson plan weaves a tapestry of discussions, grammar review, narrative writing, and lyrical analysis. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and beyond, it’s a journey into the realm of relationships.

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