Comencemos entendiendo el tema a discutir diciendo que la m\u00fasica, como es bien sabido, nos hace sentir; las palabras nos ponen a pensar. Tenemos claro que una canci\u00f3n es la combinaci\u00f3n clave entre palabras y m\u00fasica, o sea pensamientos y sensaciones juntas en una misma unidad. Dicha unidad es la que conocemos bajo el nombre de canci\u00f3n. Por medio de las canciones sentimos un pensamiento que bien puede ser en nuestro idioma o en aquel que nuestros estudiantes est\u00e1n deseosos por aprender. Por medio de las canciones se puede lograr dicho objetivo si se sabe escoger entre sus int\u00e9rpretes, temas y ritmos para que sean m\u00e1s f\u00e1ciles de comprender.<\/span><\/p>\n Ahora bien, \u00bfporqu\u00e9 usar las canciones dentro del aula? Bueno, razones hay muchas. Veamos algunas:<\/span><\/p>\n La mayor\u00eda de las actividades con canciones se enfocan en las letras de las mismas, y esto se debe a que contienen palabras bien conocidas y cortas adem\u00e1s de gran cantidad de estructuras gramaticales entre otros. En la mayor\u00eda de las canciones el lenguaje utilizado es com\u00fan, el tiempo y el espacio son imprecisos, sus letras tienden a ser cantadas de forma m\u00e1s pausada que el habla cotidiano y se da una constante repetici\u00f3n tanto del vocabulario como de las estructuras antes mencionadas. Todos estos factores ayudan a que los estudiantes entiendan y relacionen mejor las canciones.<\/span><\/p>\n Algunas actividades que se pueden hacer usando canciones:<\/span><\/p>\n Siempre vamos a necesitar una Buena raz\u00f3n para decidir porqu\u00e9 se quiere trabajar con canciones en la clase. Personalmente, creo que la raz\u00f3n fundamental deben ser los beneficios que los alumnos obtendr\u00e1n de el uso de las mismas.<\/span><\/p>\n En niveles m\u00e1s avanzados, se puede introducir un tema a discutir como el amor, los celos, el dinero etc. por medio de una canci\u00f3n y as\u00ed se sentir\u00e1n m\u00e1s motivados e identificados ya que es probable que hayan escuchado la canci\u00f3n antes sin tener muy claro lo que dec\u00eda. Adem\u00e1s les da una clara imagen del tema por medio de un ejemplo m\u00e1s palpable y vivo en vez de solo mencionarlo y hablar de ello.<\/span><\/p>\n Para finalizar, es importante recordar que una vez que hemos aprendido algo de manera significativa se va a quedar en nuestras mentes de por vida, y al hacerlo por medio de una canci\u00f3n, no solo estaremos recordando su melod\u00eda, recordaremos letra, m\u00fasica, vocabulario, en fin, TODO. Y saben porqu\u00e9, bueno porque ahora ya entendemos el idioma y as\u00ed entendemos y comprendemos TODA la canci\u00f3n y m\u00e1s.<\/span><\/p>\n DEVELOPING A SONG LESSON PLAN STEP BY STEP<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I- Setting the Stage: Before Playing Song<\/a> 1- It is a good idea to do a little groundwork before presenting the song. Students tend to react best when they can identify some familiar elements right from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n 2- It is better not to have students look at the lyrics during this phase, allowing them to listen more carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n 3- Review the song you are going to present, and create a list of target words for the lesson. It is wise to choose a focus:<\/span><\/p>\n Students can listen more actively if they are listening for specific examples. Read the list of target words\/phrases you want them to listen for. Another idea is to list several words in English, and ask them to listen for the equivalents in Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n The whole idea is to help students attach meaning to what they hear, and encourage mental associations as they listen to the song for the first time. You may also want to talk about what they think the song will be about based on the title, or whether they have heard the song before.<\/span><\/p>\n 1- Play the song, at least 2 times from beginning to end.<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Ask students to talk about what they heard:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00e2\u2014\u008f c- Based on the rhythm and tone, what emotional state best describes the song?<\/span><\/p>\n 3- Handouts: now is a good time to present handouts that can consist of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n 4- Ask students to fill in the blank words, or select the words that were really in the song.<\/span><\/p>\n 5- Introduce the targeted pattern whether it be pronunciation, vocabulary, or a grammatical element. Ask students to identify all examples of this pattern in the song.<\/span><\/p>\n 6- At this point you might like to play the song again, asking students to circle or underline phrases or patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n 7- Present the grammar lesson, always referring back to the lyrics when possible for examples.<\/span><\/p>\n 8- Ask students how elements in the song remind them of things they’ve learned in class.<\/span><\/p>\n 1- Now is a chance to do fun activities related to the song. Use your imagination! Here are some ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n a- have a sing along<\/span><\/p>\n b- Split the class into 2 or more groups, and have a COMPETING sing along, each group singing alternate phrases<\/span><\/p>\n c- Create skits based on the theme or words from the song<\/span><\/p>\n d- Have students talk about what picture they would draw to illustrate different phrases and concepts from the song<\/span><\/p>\n e- Have them draw them! (Computerized kids can look for clip art….)<\/span><\/p>\n f- Have students write NEW lyrics to the music. It might be best to stick with only changing verbs and nouns, and keeping the basic grammatical concepts the same. This will encourage them to remember these patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n g- Write your own grammar chapter! Have students create a lesson plan based on a song, to be presented in a small group<\/span><\/p>\n h- Split the class into groups and create a dance like \u00abLa Macarena\u00bb– have a contest and vote for the winning dance<\/span><\/p>\n i- Have students create a music video for the song. This could include images with the song on the audio track or having students lip sync lyrics and act out themes for song<\/span><\/p>\n 2- Talk about culture, Latin music, different music styles (like salsa, merengue, vallenato, tango, mariachi, bolero, flamenco, Andean, etc.) Ricky Martin, music videos, etc. Music can help students identify with the language more, and develop more of an interest in Latino culture. Use the opportunity to spread enthusiasm!<\/span><\/p>\n por: Teacher Gabriela Serrano Barrenechea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0Uso de canciones para aprender ingl\u00e9s Comencemos entendiendo el tema a discutir diciendo que la m\u00fasica, como es bien sabido, nos hace sentir; las palabras nos ponen a pensar. Tenemos claro que una canci\u00f3n es la combinaci\u00f3n clave entre palabras y m\u00fasica, o sea pensamientos y sensaciones juntas en una misma unidad. 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