Teaching Songs and Chants
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Do's & Don'ts
- Do lead in activities to introduce topic of song or chant, to introduce important vocabulary.
- Sing or chant it through once or twice first for students. Give them a simple task while they are listening - watching you do the actions may be a task in itself - you could be their best visual support!
- Encourage students to think of the most appropriate actions to accompany the words this will give them some 'ownership' of the song and make it more memorable.
- Don't over-teach as you may ruin the fun of the song or chant.
- Don't introduce too many new vocabulary items - 6 may be enough
- Don't choose a song unsuitable for the students' age group/level.
- Don't select a song you hate. It will show!
- Don't expect students to join in immediately.
- Don't do a song you can't remember the words of!
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