song activity factory – Page 14 – Song Activity Factory

Image featuring the text "Critical Thinking" and Radiohead's vocalist Thom Yorke.

Ignite Your ESL Classroom: Fostering Critical Thinking with “Fake Plastic Trees”

April 27, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Foster critical thinking in ESL classes using songs. Márcia Bonfim shares her Creative Jedi Code, transforming song-based activities into dynamic learning experiences. Embrace limitless teaching possibilities!

Students discussing REM's "Losing My Religion" in an English lesson

Teaching with Songs: Engage Your English Language Learners with REM’s “Losing My Religion”

April 8, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Improve your students’ speaking skills with this engaging lesson plan centered around REM’s “Losing My Religion.” This activity helps intermediate (B1+) students practice expressing opinions, agreeing, and disagreeing, using the timeless classic song and its official music video to spark meaningful discussions.

Image of Freddie Mercury with his iconic pose.

Queen: Engage Your Students with Timeless Hits!

April 7, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Here’s an exciting treat for Queen fans and classic rock lovers. I’ve created a fun activity featuring Queen’s greatest hits that will engage your students and make English learning a rocking experience. If your students enjoy timeless rock tunes, they’ll adore this activity! Let’s explore the world of Queen and use their legendary songs to boost English skills while having a blast.

From Dull to Dynamic: Song Facts for ELT Success – Part 2C: Movie Titles, Trailers, and Reviews

March 22, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Strategy Insights: Song Facts – Movie Titles, Trailers, and Reviews The Core Shift: Shift from direct lyrical analysis to broader media integration by utilizing film

Group of students dressed in green, singing and having fun during the Saint Patrick's Day Green Song Relay in the English language classroom.

Saint Patrick’s Day Fun for Your ELT Classroom: The Green Song Relay

March 13, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Bring Saint Patrick’s Day cheer to your ELT classroom with the Green Song Relay! This 15-30 minute activity combines singing, vocabulary practice, and teamwork, creating an engaging and festive learning experience for all English proficiency levels.

English learning through VR: Woman with VR goggles explores musical virtual reality for Cambridge Prep

Enhancing Cambridge English Prep with Virtual Reality & Music: A Creative Lesson Plan

February 27, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into an immersive song-based lesson plan designed for Cambridge English preparation. Utilizing Sam Hunt’s ’23,’ students engage in virtual reality discussions, compare visuals for enhanced speaking skills, and explore interactive worksheets for a comprehensive English learning experience. Perfect for B2/C1 levels.