Wake me up by Avicii. Songs for teaching

Have you ever danced this song? This is a great activity for ESO students.

I hope you enjoy it and do the following activities.
First of all, fill in the gaps with the right words. Choose A, B or C.

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ROMANTIC SONG... THE REASON

 THe group Hoobastank were quite popular some years ago, however, we can also say they were a one hit wonder, because it is difficult to remember more songs released by them.

Anyway, this song is really romantic and beautiful and it talks about a person reagretting something from the past. 

So, I strongly recommend to you to listen to it, it is worthwhile!!!

HOOBASTANK                        THE REASON

SAY     REASON          LIVE WITH        PERSONAL      NEW    CHANGE          THINGS            HURT               PAIN    SHOW                        WHISH             SIDE                DO       PERSON

I'm not a perfect ………………………(1)
As many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those ………………… (2)to you
And so I have to ……………….(3).before I go
That I just want you to …………………….(4)

I've found a …………….(5) for me
To ……………. (6)who I used to be
A reason to start over ………….(7)
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I ……………….(8) you
It's something I must ………….. (9)everyday
And all the …………….(10) I put you through
I ………….(11) that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

 I've found a …………….(5) for me
To ……………. (6)who I used to be
A reason to start over ………….(7)
and the reason is you

I'm not a perfect ………………..(1)
I never meant to do those ……………….(2) to you
And so I have to ………….(3) before I go
That I just want you to ……………(4)

 I've found a …………….(5) for me
To ……………. (6)who I used to be
A reason to start over ………….(7)
and the reason is you

I've found a reason to …………..(12)
A …………(13) of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I ………..(14)
And the reason is you

QUESTIONS:

1. Underline the verbs in the simple past affirmative or negative
2. Underline the participles that appear in the song and write the infinitive forms
3. what is the meaning of the expression: I wish I didn’t do? And, I didn’t mean to do those things to you?
4. Can you mark the phrasal verbs in the song and say the meaning?Use the translator to find the meaning.

KEY:

3. It means you regret of doing something (desearía no haberlo hecho) . I didn’t mean is used when you didn’t do it on purpose (no tenía intención de, ha sido sin querer…)

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BROKEN STRINGS. JAMES MORRISON

Do you know James Morrison? Have you ever listened to any of his songs?

A few years ago, we listened to a really beautiful song called BROKEN STRINGS, composed by this singer and songwriter. Here, she made an amazing duet with NElly Furtado. I hope you enjoy it.

You can learn more about James Morrison at: http://www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com/

BROKEN STRINGS (JAMES MORRISON FEAT NELLY FURTADO)

Dust             Chasing                             Want           Tears            Feel             little            hold on                             hurts            convince                          else              Hold             forgive                               chance                               fire               

Let me 1 …………. you for the last time
It's the last 2 ………….. to feel again
But you broke me, now I can't 3………… anything

When I love you and so untrue
I can't even 4………… myself
When I'm speaking it's the voice of someone 5……………..
CHORUS
Oh, it 6……… me up
I tried to 7……………. but it hurts too much
I tried to 8……………… but it's not enough
To make it all okay
You can't play our broken strings
You can't feel anything
That your heart don't 9……………… to feel
I can't tell you something that ain't real
Oh, the truth 10……………… and lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a 11……………… less than before?

Oh, what are we doing?
We are turning into 12………………
Playing house in the ruins of us

Running back through the 13……………….
When there's nothing left to say
It's like 14………………. the very last train
When it's too late, too late

CHORUS
Oh, it 6……… me up
I tried to 7……………. but it hurts too much
I tried to 8……………… but it's not enough
To make it all okay
You can't play our broken strings
You can't feel anything
That your heart don't 9……………… to feel
I can't tell you something that ain't real
Oh, the truth 10……………… and lies worse
How can I give anymore

But we're running through the 13……………………
When there's nothing left to say
It's like 14…………….. the very last train
When we both know it's too late, too late

CHORUS
Let me 1……………. you for the last time
It's the last 2……………… to feel again

1.        Identify the verbs with an irregular past. Write their three forms (infinitive, past simple and participle).

2.        Link the expressions with their meaning:

a.        TEAR UP,                                                               1.Continue, go on

b.         HOLD ON                                                              2. To break, destroy  

c.        TURN INTO                                            3. Surpass somewhere

d.        PLAY                                                      4. No words to say

e.         RUN THROUGH                                     5. Transform

  NOTHING LEFT TO SAY                         6. To pretend                                           

KEY: CLICK HERE TO READ AND LISTEN TO THE SONG

SHE WILL BE LOVED.

She will be loved                     Maroon five          

1. COMPLETE THE SONG WITH THE OPPOSITE OF THE ADJECTIVES IN BOLD
Beauty (1) king of (2) just eighteen
She had some (3) problem. with herself
He was (4)never  there to help her
She always belonged to someone else

I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your (5)entrance
I've had you so many times but somehow
I (6)want  (7)less
I don't ( 8) care spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
(9)search for for the (10)boy  with the broken (11)
Ask her if she (11) hates to stay a while
And she will be loved
She will be loved

Tap on my window knock on my (5) entrance
I want to make you feel (12)ugly
I know I tend to get so (13) confident
It doesn't matter anymore

It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along
My heart is (14) empty  and my door's always (15)closed
You can come anytime you want

I don't ( 8) care spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
(9)search for for the (10)boy  with the broken (11)
Ask her if she (11) hates to stay a while
And she will be loved
She will be loved

 And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved

I (16) ignore where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
(17) returns  and begs me to catch her every time she falls

Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful

I don't ( 8) care spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
(9)search for for the (10)boy  with the broken (11)
Ask her if she (11) hates to stay a while
And she will be loved
She will be loved

1. Write the synonyms of the following words and expressions

                       

problem
Search for
Don’t care
Just
Entrance
Wasting
Need
Returns

2. Write the opposites of the following words and expressions

Never
Close
King
Less
Hate
Ugly
Empty
Cry
Boy
Confident
Ignore

3. Find out the meaning of the following expressions:

-Pouring rain

4. What about the passive voice? Write the sentences in the active

 NOW, CHECK WITH THE KEY: 

 KEY: http://www.musica.com/letras.asp?letra=4048 

I hope you enjoy it!!!

MARTIN LUTHER KING. PEACE DAY FOR ELT

Talking about PEACE, one of the best speeches of mankind was done by Dr. Martin Luther King. He was a civil right activist who lived in the 20th century. What do you know about him?

Here, I'd like to celebrate the 30th January remembering a paramount figure who became an icon. First, let´s learn about who he was:

-When and were was he born?
-Whad did he fight for?
-Why did he die? When? Where?
-Was he awarded with any important prize?

To answer these questions, there are some links to help you.

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
Here, you can also find a very interesting video:
http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086

Now, let's watch his famous speech



So, what was his famous dream?

Next, that's the homage the Irish group U2 (which is one of my favourite) made to MLK. The song is called PRIDE IN THE NAME OF LOVE. I hope you like it.



Fianlly, I'd like to make you think about the world aroun you, cause I know that every single action we make can make a difference, we all can be better everyday.

To grandpa, forever.

THIS IS HALLOW'EEN.... HISTORY AND MUSIC

Halloween's Holidays are coming, that's why we have prepared some activities.
Fist of all, where does Halloween come from?
The following link  from THE HISTORY CHANNEL explains that:

NOW, TRY TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
-What was the old name for Halloween?
-WHen was it celebrated? Where are its origins?
-What did people leave at their doorsteps?
-What is "souling"?
-Who brought these traditins to US?


Some of the typical traditions are the famous TRICK OR TREAT, wearing scary costumes and Jack O'Lantern. As you can seen in the following video, there are some of the typical motifs that you will find these days. I hope you enjoy it. It was taken from a film by TIm Burton and it is subtitled.



Which scary monsters does it mention?Do you know the
meaning of the following words? Skeleton, ghost, graveyard, tombstone, haunted, witch, vampire, warewolf.
Here, you've got some extra-links with information about pumpkins and other interesting elemnts:
http://www.history.com/topics/halloween/videos#all-about-the-pumpkin