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01 February 2007
A Jazz Chant
I don't use Jazz Chants usually in my class but I thought this one was good and it fitted perfectly with my lesson plan about simple present.
The most famous Jazz Chants are made by Carolyn Graham. I'm not a big fan of Jazz Chants, they are nice to use a couple of times a year but not more, because I think it gets boring in the end. It's better to try other types of songs.
They are great for rhythm and intonation! (what our little francophone pupils have trouble with).
I propose you some ideas about how to teach this song: Jazz_Chant_exploitation.pdf
Here are the lyrics: JAZZ_CHANT.doc
And the chant:
click on "podcast" otherwise the song is too fast, I don't know why.
(for MP3 format, please send an email).
A page about Jazz Chants: onestopenglish
17:25 Posted in lesson plans | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email this | Tags: Jazz Chants, carolyn graham, simple present, 6ème
Comments
Jazz chants would probably fail miserably with my classes, a rap song would probably work though. I need to try it some time soon - thanks for the reminder :)
Posted by: Matt | 03 February 2007
You know Matt, I think Jazz Chants are appropriate for the lower levels (beginners mainly). After 11-12 years old, you'd better use other types of songs: rap indeed or pop songs for example.
Posted by: missteacher | 03 February 2007