That's English!
Learning English Through Songs
Published on 1. November 2004
Book
Mixed media product
46 pages
978-1-85539-181-9 (ISBN)
Description
That's English! comprises a set of 18 songs that cover the content of the Key Stage 2 English Programme of Study. The book and the CD that goes with it together provide teachers with an invaluable resource for reinforcing concepts, knowledge and methodology by using songs in popular styles as a stimulus for literacy explanation and discussion. Each song is accompanied by activity sheets to take pupils' aural understanding into a written context. That's English! is based on many of the accelerated learning principles using VAK (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) methods. It also uses the 3 'R's of popular song - Rhythm, Rhyme and Repetition - as a fundamental teaching tool to help pupils understand and remember subject content, while having a lot of fun along the way! The pack contains a Resource Book with:- photocopiable song sheets worksheets of follow-up activities comprehensive support notes Plus: CD of original songs CD with music soundtrack only
Reviews / Votes
'The vibrancy and style should make this a sure winner in any 8-11-year-old classroom!' - Primary Music TodayMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stafford
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 296 mm
Width: 220 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85539-181-9 (9781855391819)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Tim Harding taught in primary schools for 23 years, 15 of these as a headteacher. He has frequently used music as a dynamic starting point for cross-curricular learning and has written and produced a wide variety of music for primary school children. He also performs with his family band, 'The Hardings', who bear a close resemblance to Little Tracy and the Communicators!
Content
Notes for Teachers; In all kinds of situations; Exchanging information; Think about the purpose; And who knows where it's going next; That's English! (theme song). Speaking and Listening; I'll Listen to You; I'm Going to be Dramatic. Reading; Take a Look in a Book. Part 1 Writing - with skills!; Join Them Together; Get It...Write; I've Got a Plan; On Your Marks; When You're Learning How to Spell; Dotting the 'i's and Crossing the 't's. Part 2 Writing - with purpose!; Once Upon a Time and a Long Time Ago; Poetry is Made; 3Do as You're Told!; Demand a Recount; From My Point of View; What Do You Know?; Let Me Explain. Writing frames and planning sheets; Song Content Summary.