Music: It’s All Around Us!
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about music and musicians.
- Talk about your favorite music and what you like about it.
- Read about how music brings people together.
- Listen to a conversation about different types of music.
- Write about music’s role in your life and culture.
Key Words:
- Music: Sounds that are put together to make a song or tune.
- Genre: A type of music, like pop, rock, classical, jazz, or rap.
- Instrument: Something you play to make music, like a guitar, piano, or drums.
- Concert: A performance where you listen to live music.
- Rhythm: The beat of the music.
- Melody: The tune of the music.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What are some of your favorite songs?
- What kind of music do you listen to the most? (Pop, rock, hip-hop, country, classical, or something else?)
- Have you ever been to a concert? What was it like?
Let’s Read!
Music is a special language that everyone can understand. No matter where you’re from, music can make you feel happy, sad, excited, or relaxed. It’s a way for people from all over the world to connect and share their feelings.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short conversation between two people talking about their favorite music genres and artists.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a music fan. The other is a music critic. The fan tells the critic about their favorite music, and the critic asks questions and gives their opinion.
Example:
- Fan: “I love listening to K-pop. The songs are so catchy, and I love the dance moves.”
- Critic: “K-pop is definitely popular right now. What are some of your favorite groups?”
Homework:
Write a short paragraph about what music means to you. You can talk about your favorite songs, artists, or genres, or how music makes you feel.
Extra Fun:
If you can, play a song for the class that you think represents your culture.
