Introduction
This units is all about grammmar and singing!
Therefore, the lyrics of songs will serve us as basis on which we will draw our understanding of form, function and meaning of conditionals. This unit is designed to be fun while exploring songs' content with a linguist's eyes.
Process
1. Share the weblink of a song you like and which contains zero conditonal pattern
2. Listen and then choose one of the songs to write a letter to the singer or the character in the song where you appraise, argue, support, value or comment on him/her.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaR-QkfF2lM]
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh2tnSRi90I]
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdR5AhSLqXU]
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjxL3U2mCyg]
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ0kh3k0LKE]
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJVXtddZbeo]
Optional: You can choose a song of your own but it must contain first conditional pattern.
3.Watch the video about Third Conditional form, meaning and function
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do_Rve8Aqc4]
4. Answer the question posed at the end of the video in your notebooks
Evaluation
Sharing your favorite song weblink is worth one point toward the final grade.
Your letters to the author or the character in the song are worth three points toward the final grade.
Answers to the question posed in the video will reflect your progress in undestanding and using third conditional as well as serve the teacher to decide if you need more help with it.
Conclusion
Hope you enjoyed this unit!
Please, do not forget that songs can be more than just songs!
Try to always keep an eye open for grammar and language in them!
It's like killing two birds with one stone, isn't it?
Enjoying music and learning English!