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Fun with songs 1 A poster of a favorite singeror band• Elicit the name of the singer in the photo.(Madonna) Ask students what they know abouther; for example, where she is from or the titles ofher hit songs. Ask for a show of hands of studentswho like Madonna. Then ask for volunteers toshare the name of their favorite singer or band.A.• GROUPS. Have students read the instructionsand the Useful language. Model asking thequestions in Useful language to a strong student.Have this student ask you the same questions sothat you can model the answers as well. Tell theclass to use the Useful language in their groupdiscussion.• Point out the expression Let’s choose . . . as ourfavorite. Tell students that they will first talkabout their favorite singers and bands but, in theend, they will have to agree on one favoritesinger or band for their group. Emphasize thatthey can choose local or international artists, eventhough they may not know much about thesinger or the band.• Have groups choose their favorite musicalartists and a song for the class to listen to duringtheir presentation.B.• Ask a volunteer to read the directions aloud. Elicitthe kinds of information that students will needto look for and where they can find this. Havestudents do research on their group’s favoritesinger or band as homework. Remind groups tofind a recording of the song they want to sharewith the class and make copies of the song’slyrics to distribute to everyone during theirpresentation.C.• GROUPS. In class, have students make a posterof their favorite singer or group, using theinformation and pictures they have gathered fromtheir research. Provide poster board, crayons,markers, and tape or glue.D.• GROUPS. Have groups take turns presentingtheir posters to the class. Encourage students toask questions and make comments about eachgroup’s presentation. To control class time, youmay wish to have each group play just thirtyseconds or so of their song.• Have the groups put their posters on the wall soothers can look at them at their leisure.Extension• Sing-along. Ask the presenting group tolead their classmates in singing some or allof the song.TEACHER’S NOTEST62:00:02 PMPostcards_splitB_TE1_BM_62-70.inT62 T622/27/07 10:21:56 AM