Teaching songs and chants for 3rd graders students

THANH HOA EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION THO XUAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARMENT EXPERIENCE IDEA NAME OF SUBJECT TEACHING SONGS AND CHANTS FOR 3RD GRADERS STUDENTS Teacher: Pos

THANH HOA EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION THO XUAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING DEPARMENT

EXPERIENCE IDEA NAME OF SUBJECT TEACHING SONGS AND CHANTS FOR

3RD GRADERS STUDENTS

Teacher:

Position:

Unit: School:

Experience Initiative: English

THO XUAN : 2021

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1 Part I: Introduction

5 1.4 Methods Research 4

7 Part II: Contents

9 2.2 The reality of the matter before applying experience

initiatives

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10 2.3 Experience initiatives or solutions used to solve the

problem

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11 2.4 Effectiveness of experience initiatives for education,

for themselves and the school

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1 Introduction

1.1 The reason for choosing the topic

We are living in the century of modern civilization, information technology, knowledge and artificial intelligence Speaking of the above developments, it is impossible to not mention to English as it is crucial in the

integration and development of our country in many aspects Knowing English encourages us to travel wherever, experiencing and learning whatever we desire

to The common language of the whole world is the English

Currently English has been popular in schools from elementary to high school At present, primary education is implementing a comprehensive education goal for students and for English, it contributes significantly to the intellectual development, competence, and understanding of students, so learning English in elementary school is particularly important However, for students in primary schools in general and students in X Primary School in particular, there are still many difficulties due to the very young age of children Students lack concentration when remembering words and sentence patterns in English For students in grade 3, they have just begun to familiarize themselves with the formation of sentence patterns yet in English, sentence patterns in communication are very important, therefore it is important to know the vocabulary

After nearly a year of teaching English for grade 3, I realized that several ways to help students remember English words quickly and effectively that they are applying words and sentence patterns in chant and song texts This way of learning both creates an interest in learning for students and helps them to remember and review words and phrases that they have just learned, and here are some of my experiences on "teaching songs and chants for 3rd grade students " in

X Primary School

1.2 Research purposes

In the experience of this initiative, I want to make some comments on the issues related to skills in the use of chants and songs in order to improve the quality of the lessons, help students easily understand themes and memorize new words and phrases more easily Teachers can use my research to help students more interested in learning English

1.3 Research Subjects

The number of vocabulary of English at the grade 3 in primary school is rather big, so I want to focus on learning new words through learning chants and songs

1.4 Research Methodology

- Observe

- Survey

- Practise

1 5 These new points of the initiative experience

+ Students learn English vocabulary easily through chants and songs ;

+ Students are get engaged in learning English vocabulary and enjoy the learning

2 Content

Today there are many methods to learn a foreign language, learning English particularly However, with any methods or any forms of learning, it normally follows 4 skills: Listening, speaking, reading and writing For the new 3 grade English programs, in each lesson unit, there are 4 skills, but at the end of each lesson it is locked with a chant or a song which help students memorize the words and sentences that they have just obtained Learning a chant or a song, it can help them to review and remember what they have learned in the lesson It also creates English learning enthusiasm for children despite their current level

Communicative English is very important and necessary, especially with the development of today's society However, in X Primary school, eventhough there are a number of students who are active, enthusiastic, many others are shy, especially always afraid of being critized when saying something inaccurately Therefore, in order to encourage students, I bring them to the rhythmic lessons with songs and musical readings I recognize children always feel relaxed and easily be attracted by the rhythm

Students in X Primary School though they were very , but with a sense of hyperactivity, some were shy and timid, afraid to say wrong will be criticized so they were not confident in English communication Therefore, in the spirit of encouragement, I directed them to rhythmic songs and readings to show them their interest in learning Because when each student can belong to a song "song"

or a "chant", they will find it very interesting to the subject, which helps them to become more confident in communicating in English and enjoy learning English more

2.2 The real stutus before applying experience initiatives.

2.2.1 Advantages

- X Primary School was established 25 years ago in X commune, a region that has a fast development in all aspects of economy - society-politics- culture The development has brought a number of great opportunities for teachers, students and students’ parents to continually improve the local education system Besides, the school has received a lot of supports from the authorities of the Party Committee, District Office of Education as well as the local people, including the students’ parents

- In terms of school facilities, the school has been equipped with relatively adequate teaching equipment to ensure the teaching and learning of teachers and students

- The Board of Management always cares and directs closely and promptly to all subjects including English

- Primary students are willing to participate in the activities of the school and are also easily get involved to the requirements of the activity

- Students’ parents currently have been well-recognized the importance of learning English, therefore, students are strongly supported in any aspects of their children English learning

- Teachers frequently improve their knowledge and experiences for themselves through monthly seminars, experience exchanging metting

- Students since their very young ages were exposed to computers, the Internet so they easily get the necessary information for learning English from variety of online sources, such as digital dictionary, online English exams, listening to songs,…These sources truly encourage children to learning English diligently and effectively

2.2.2 Disadvantages

- English is a new subject for students at grade 3 Their previous learning English experience is rather limited

- A great number of students have not paid fully attention to this subject, they normally prepare lessons in a sketchy way In class, they are passive, lack of flexibility in activities, and are afraid to communicate with their classmates or partners

- The speaking activity is limited

- Grade 3 students are in the age of being active, playful, short-time focusing When teachers introduce new words or new sentences, they remember as well as forget easily and quickly

- Learning chants and songs, many students are concerned about their talents Some intimidate themselves when thinking that they do not have music aptitude Those cause students to be very self-deprecating and are not willing to learn the lesson

2.2.3 Survey results at the beginning of the year

In the beginning of the 2019 - 2020 school year, I did not apply these methods The following table shows the survey result conducted in my classes before applying the new teaching methods

Class Student

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2.3 Experience initiatives or solutions used to solve the problem

In order to help the students obtain English language, in addition to teaching the words and sentence patterns in the class and teaching students with songs and chants in the book to reinforce the lesson, teachers must provide sufficient amount of reference books and other English materials for students

Teachers need to have plans and methods that request students to self-study They also need to instruct students how to actively learn and encourage students' creativity

In the process of teaching the English grade 3, I recognized that in order

to help students consolidate and recall the words and phrases learned, we often put an end the lesson by a song or a chant

2.3.1 Use the “chant” to revise vocabulary

Chant is simple vocabulary spoken over a background of music or rhythm Use chant to revise the words:

- Eg 1: In the first Unit with two words “hello, hi” to revise them let’s chant:

Hello, I’m Mai Hello How are you?

Hello, I’m Mai Hello How are you?

Hi, Mai Fine, thank you

Hi, Mai Fine, thank you

I’m Nam And you?

I’m Nam And you?

Nice to meet you Fine, thank you

Nice to meet you Fine, thank you.

+ Say the line again, clapping or snapping your fingers where the language

is stressed as indicated by the asterisk

+ Have students repeat the chant several times with clapping or snapping of fingers

- Eg 2: With some words book, school bag (Unit 8: School things- English 3) Let’s chant:

What’s this?

What’s this?

A book

It’s a book.

What’s that?

What’s that?

A school bag

It’s a school bag.

+ Say the line of the chant and clap your hand

+ Show them how to say the chant and do the action

+ Ask groups of students to sit and practice chanting and doing actions + Call some groups to the front of the class to chant and do the actions

- Eg 3: Unit 8 – English 3 with some words such as: book, pen, robot, notebook We ask students Let’s chant:

Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! Look!

These are books Those are robots.

They’re my books They’re my robots.

Look! Look! Look! Look! Look! Look!

These are pens Those are notebooks.

They’re my pens They’re my notebooks.

+ Have students read the chant in silence Read each line of the chant and show students how to read the chant and do the actions

+ Play the recording for students to do Get students to sit face to face and practise and chant and do the actions

2 3.2 Use “song” to revise vocabulary

Songs has verses and a chorus Teacher uses songs in English class to bring

a relaxation for students and help them remember words learned easily

- Eg 1: In English 3 – Unit 4 With some words one to ten in “Let’s count from one to ten” song

One, two, three, four, five, jump.

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, jump.

One, two, three, four, five, jump.

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, jump.

+ Sing each line of the song and check comprehension Then get the students repeat each line of the song

+ Have groups of students practise singing and doing the actions The whole class claps the tune

- Eg 2: Some phrases “classroom instruction” such as: come in, sit down, open your book… (Unit 6 – English 3) We sing a song “come in and sit down”

Hello, hello, Miss Minh Hien

May I come in and sit down?

Hello, hello Yes, you can.

Come in, sit down and study

Open your book and read aloud:

A C B D E F G!

+ Have students do choral and individual repetition of each line Show them how to sing and do the actions

+ Revise some phrases come in, sit down, open your book… in song

+ Have the whole class sing the song to reinforce learning

2 3.3 Use “chant” to revise model sentence

Chant help students the pronunciation, check comprehension Help students feel confident We can use chant to revise model sentences have learned

- Eg 1: Model sentence: “What’s your name? – My name’s…” Ask students practice ask and answer the question Let’s chant:

What’s your name? My name’s Mai.

Nice to meet you.

What’s your name? My name’s Linda.

Nice to meet you.

What’s your name? My name’ Peter.

Nice to meet you.

(Unit 2 – English 3)

+ Have students read the chant in silence and check comprehension Show students how to chant and do the actions

+ Have students stand up and read chanting and do the actions The rest of the class claps along to the rthythm

- Eg 2: With model sentence: “Is there a garden? – Yes, there are/No, there aren’t” Let’s chant in Unit 12 – English 3

Is there a garden behind the house? Yes, there is Yes, there is.

Is there a yard behind the house? Yes, there is Yes, there is.

Is there a gate behind the house? No, there isn’t No, there isn’t.

Is there a pond behind the house? No, there isn’t No, there isn’t.

+ Have students read the chant Check comprehension Then ask them practise chanting and doing the actions

+ Revise model sentence “Is there a….?” and answer “Yes, there is/ No, there isn’t”

+ Have class read chant and do actions: one group chants the questions and the other chants the answers

- Eg 3: In English 3 - Unit 16: Do you have any pets? With model sentence:

“Do you have any pets? – Yes, I do/ No, I don’t” Let’s chant:

Do you have any cats?

Do you have any cats? Yes, I do Yes, I do.

Do you have any dogs? Yes, I do Yes, I do.

Do you have any birds? Yes, I do Yes, I do.

Do you have any rabbits? No, I don’t have any.

Do you have any parrots? No, I don’t have any.

Do you have any goldfish? No, I don’t have any.

+ Help students remember model sentence: “Do you have any….?” With answer: Yes, I do/ No, I don’t

+ Have students read the chant in silence Read each line and check comprehension

+ Have students read each line, show students how to say the chant while doing the actions

+ Ask group of students practise chanting and doing the actions Then call some groups to the front of the class to chant and do the actions: One group chants the questions and the other chants the answer The rest of the class claps along to the rhythm

- Eg 4: With model sentence: “What are you doing? – I’m reading.” We introduce the text in the bubbles and ask students to practise model sentence In conclusion, we revised let’s chant:

What are you doing?

What are you doing? What is he doing?

I’m drawing I’m drawing He’s reading He’s reading.

What is she doing? What are they doing?

She’s singing She’s sing They’re dancing They’re dancing.

+ Have students read the chant, read each line and check comprehension, have students repeat each line of the chant When they get familiar with the rhythm, show students how to say the chant while doing the actions

+ Divide the class into two groups to say the chant: one group chants the questions and the other chants the answers The two groups swap their roles after the first round

2 3.4 Use “song” to revise model sentence

We use songs to teach pronunciation and intonation, to teach reading comprehension or listening for details and gist In grade 3 we can use songs to revise model sentences which students have learnt

- Eg 1: with model sentence; “She/ he has a…” we sing a song:

Linda has a little doll

Linda has a little doll,

Little doll, little doll.

Linda has a little doll.

Its dress is white and brown.

Everywhere that Linda goes,

Linda goes, Linda goes.

Everywhere that Linda goes,

That doll is sure to go.

+ Teach the song, following the procedure, read each line of the song and check comprehension Then sing each line of the lyrics and have students repeat