2.  Music is international  Creates a relaxed/fun environment  Bridges a gap between students and JTEs/ALTs  Exposes students to Western music and culture  Helps to improve comprehension, rhythm, and intonation

3. Vocabulary PracticeListening Practice  Rhythm & Intonation  Memorization  Atmosphere  Games Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles You say ( yes ), I say ( no ) You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go Oh no You say goodbye and I say ( hello ) Hello, hello I don’t know why you say ( goodbye ), I say hello (x2) I say ( high ), you say ( low ) You say why and I say I don’t ( know ) Oh no You say goodbye and I say hello Hello, hello I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2) ( Why ) why why why why why do you say goodbye, goodbye? Oh no You ( say ) good-bye and I say hello Hello, hello I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2) You say ( yes ), I say ( no ) You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go Oh no You say goodbye and I say ( hello ) Hello, hello I ( don’t ) ( know ) why you say goodbye, I say hello (x3) Hello

4. You say ( yes ), I say ( no ) You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go Oh no You say goodbye and I say ( hello ) Hello, hello I don’t know why you say ( goodbye ), I say hello (x2) I say ( high ), you say ( low ) You say why and I say I don’t ( know ) Oh no You say goodbye and I say hello Hello, hello I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2) ( Why ) why why why why why do you say goodbye, goodbye? Oh no You ( say ) good-bye and I say hello Hello, hello I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello (x2) You say ( yes ), I say ( no ) You say stop and I say go, ( go ), go Oh no You say goodbye and I say ( hello ) Hello, hello I ( don’t ) (know ) why you say goodbye, I say hello (x3) Hello

5. Warm-up  Gets students motivated  Doesn’t take up much class time  Consistent practice

6.  Simple lyrics  Steady, moderate beat  Repetitive  Appropriate lyrics/”clean” lyrics  Well known bands/musicians ◦ The Beatles ◦ The Carpenters ◦ Michael Jackson

7.  What’s your experience with video in the classroom?  Was it successful? How so?

8.  Generates Excitement = Student Motivation  It’s a visual aid to help explain the lesson topic  Creates a casual and relaxing environment  The more engaged your students are, the more interactive the lesson

9.  AV equipment is unfamiliar  Sound or video doesn’t work  Improper use of video: When is it best to show the video?  Student tardiness (Getting to AV Room)  Set-up may take too much time

10.  Inform your teachers well in advance  Familiarize yourself with your school’s AV equipment  If possible, set-up the video before class time and have a practice run  Know what the purpose of your video is and tie it into the lesson topic

11.  Tired of “Let’s talk about me!” lessons?  Grab a camera with filming capability  Gather your international friends (preferably in the area)  Film their introductions  Edit and burn onto a DVD Let’s take a look…

12.  Make your Adventures in Advertising worksheet  Get 2 to 3 informercial videos from back home and burn onto a DVD Check out the two infomercial examples…

13.  For added benefit, make your own commercial with your teachers. It’s well worth the effort! Take a look at the next video…

15.  Visit www.postcrossing.com and create an account (it’s free!)www.postcrossing.com  Choose to send a postcard, and the website generates another user’s address.  Write the postcard, stamp it, and write the Postcrossing number.  When it’s received and registered, expect to get one from another random user around the world.

16.  Online research for projects  Skype  Offline games – www.genkienglish.comwww.genkienglish.com

17.  Visit www.santaclaushouse.com, http://www.santaclausvillage.info/, or any other Santa website you know of.www.santaclaushouse.com http://www.santaclausvillage.info/  If your students write letters, they will get a response from Santa.  You can send a letter to Santa Claus using this address: Santa Claus, Santa Claus Main Post Office, FI-96930 Arctic Circle