Draft Unit 14 La La Land

Session 1

Pablo Sebastián Amoedo Iglesias

UNIT 14

Task 1: Do you know who is this actor?Task 2: What do you think this Unit is about?

WARM-UP

Knowing vocabulary about music allows you to express yourself, share your musical preferences, and enjoy multiple cultures and styles.From Conchita Wurst to Justin Bieber, there's a song for every mood!

VOCABULARY: MUSIC

Activity 1

Electric Guitar

Mic

Acoustic Guitar

Band

Students will have labels that match the photos

Photos will be distributed around the classroom

Photolabelling

Activity 2

JAM SESSION

Quiz

Guess the musical item!

Start

QUESTION 1/10

QUESTION 6/10

QUESTION 8/10

Session 2

Pablo Sebastián Amoedo Iglesias

UNIT 14

Activity 3

Did you know that Britney Spears is my favourite singer? No, I did not.Wasn't "Toxic" your favourite song? Yes, it was.

Are you seeing the pattern?

Did you listen to "We Will Not Go Down (Song for Gaza)", by Michael Heart? Yes, I did.Was the song good? Yes, it was. It was unbelievable. Please, listen to it.

Past Simple: Yes/No Questions

Digital Board

___ Harry Styles win a Grammy for "Watermelon Sugar"? Yes, ___ ___. ___ it in 2017? No, ___ ___ in 2021.

___ Paul McCartney part of the Beatles? Yes, he was.___ he play the piano? No, he didn't. He played the bass guitar.

Past Simple: Yes/No Questions

Digital Board

Activity 4

They'll have to match the cover with the original song

Students will listen to a Tik Tok cover of a famous song

All-Star Tik Tok Cover Match-Up

Session 3

Pablo Sebastián Amoedo Iglesias

UNIT 14

Activity 5

Task 2: Answer some questions

1. What is Mia's job?a) she's an actressb) she's a musicianc) she owns a shop in the Warner Brothers lot2. What was the last thing Sebastian said?a) "See you in the movies"b) "See you around"c) "See you soon"3. Sebastian considers himself aa) a serious firefighterb) a serious musicianc) a serious actor

Task 1 How many songs can you hear?

Scanning a video

SINGER: Any other requests? Girl in the front!MIA: "I Ran." SINGER: "I Ran." A fantastic suggestion. All right, piano man, tickle those ivories. Let's hit it. One! Two! Three! Four! That's right.SEBASTIAN: All right, I remember you. And I can admit I was a little curt that night.MIA: Curt?SEBASTIAN: Okay, I was an assh*le. I can admit that. But requesting "I Ran" from a serious musician, it's just... it's too far.MIA: My Lord. Did you just say "a serious musician"? Can I borrow what you are wearing?SEBASTIAN: Why?MIA: Because I have an audition next week. I'm playing a "serious" firefighter.SEBASTIAN: So, you are an actress. I though you looked familiar. Did I see you in anything?MIA: Uh... coffee shop on the Warner Brothers lot. That's a classic.SEBASTIAN: Oh, I see. You're a barista. And I can see how you look down on me from all the way up there.SINGER: Time to... next set. SEBASTIAN: He doesn't... I don't... he doesn't tell me what to do.MIA: He just told you what to do.SEBASTIAN: I know, I let him. What's your name?MIA: Mia.SEBASTIAN: Mia. See you in the movies.

Transcript

Activity 6

"I ran (so far away)" by A Flock of Seaguls

"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell

Divided into teams, each round, one student memorizes lines and then dictates them to their team. The most accurate rendition wins.

Sometimes I feel I've got to run away I've got to get away From the pain you drive into the heart of me The love we share seems to go nowhere And I've lost my light For I toss and turn, I can't sleep at night Once I ran to you (I ran) Now I run from you This tainted love you've given I give you all a boy could give you Take my tears and that's not nearly all Tainted love (oh-oh-oh-oh) Tainted love Now I know I've got to run away I've got to get away You don't really want any more from me To make things right you need someone to hold you tight And you think love is to pray But I'm sorry, I don't pray that way Once I ran to you (I ran) Now I run from you This tainted love you've given I give you all a boy could give you Take my tears and that's not nearly all Tainted love (oh-oh-oh-oh)

… I walked along the avenue I never thought I'd meet a girl like you Meet a girl like you With auburn hair and tawny eyes The kind of eyes that hypnotize me through Hypnotize me through … And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I ran all night and day I couldn't get away … A cloud appears above your head A beam of light comes shining down on you Shining down on you The cloud is moving nearer still Aurora borealis comes in view Aurora comes in view … And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I ran all night and day I couldn't get away … Reached out a hand to touch your face You're slowly disappearing from my view 'Pearing from my view Reached out a hand to try again I'm floating in a beam of light with you A beam of light with you … And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I ran all night and day And I ran, I ran so far away I just ran, I couldn't get away

Video Activity: Team Dictation

Session 4

Pablo Sebastián Amoedo Iglesias

UNIT 14

Activity 7

When was the Thirty Seconds to Mars concert? I think it was in the summer.Where did the concert take place? The concert took place in Santiago.

Are you seeing the pattern?

What was your favourite group again? My favourite group was The Beatles.Why did you choose The Beatles? I chose them because they were amazing.

Past simple: Wh- Questions

Digital Board

When ___ Nirvana active? Nirvana ___ active in the 90s.What genre ____ they play? They ___ a rock band.

Are you seeing the pattern?

Who ___ your favourite singer last year? My favourite singer ___ Ariana Grande.Why ___ Ariana Grande your favourite singer? She ___ my favourite ___ I love her.

Past simple: Wh- Questions

Digital Board

Activity 8

Guided questions:What was your favourite Song?Who was your Top Artist?What was your Top Genre?How many minutes did you listen to?Is [Artist's name] in your Top Artists?

Once you pick a favourite, you never let go. All your Top 5 Songs are from your Top Artist."Anti-Hero" was in your Top 3 Songs and Lady Gaga was your second favourite Artist.

Students must find their "twin" by asking a series of guided questions to their peers.

Cards, consisting of Spotify playlists and their Spotify Wrapped, will be distributed to the students.

Find your twin!

Session 5

Pablo Sebastián Amoedo Iglesias

UNIT 14

Activity 9

Task 1 How old is the Dancing Queen?

Scanning a song

You can dance, you can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene Digging the dancing queen You're a teaser, you turn them on Leave them burning and then you are gone Looking out for another, anyone will do You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance You are the dancing queen Young and sweet, only seventeen Dancing queen Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh, yeah You can dance, you can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene Digging the dancing queen Digging the dancing queen

You can dance, you can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene Digging the dancing queen Friday night and the lights are low Looking out for a place to go Where they play the right music Getting in the swing You come to look for a king Anybody could be that guy Night is young and the music's high With a bit of rock music Everything is fine You're in the mood for a dance And when you get the chance You are the dancing queen Young and sweet, only seventeen Dancing queen Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh, yeah

Transcript

Emoji

Clue

QUESTION 1/10

Clue

QUESTION 3/10

Activity 10

Hey, Ben. So yesterday, I met Henry, after talking with Jason, and he asked me about my Spotify Wrapped. "What was your favourite song?" he asked. I wanted it to be "Don't Give Hate a Chance", by Jamiroquai, but imagine my surprise when I saw "TiK ToK", by Kesha. "Was Eminem in your Top 5 artists?" he said. "Yeah, at least he was there", I told him. To be fair, Eminem is always in my Top 5. Every year."So, what was your favourite genre? Was it Rap?". "No, it wasn't", I said. "Rap was the genre I listened to the most, but my favourite genre was actually Indie".I just don't understand. My Spotify Wrapped allows me to see my Top songs from last year, the minutes I spent on the app, my favourite genre, even a cool description.But the algorithm seems mistaken. Ok, I need to go back to studying for tomorrow's exam. It's time to face the music.See you soon,James.

Reading

What is the meaning of the expression "time to face the music"

Task 3: Discuss in pairs

a) preferredb) shockc) in factd) amazinge) wrongf) suppose

Task 2: Find a word that means...

Task 1: True or False

Reading

Question 2/10

Question 3/10

SessionS 6&7

Pablo Sebastián Amoedo Iglesias

UNIT 14

Activity 11

Wrapped & Covered! Part 1

• Using Canva, each student must design a poster showcasing their "Spotify Wrapped".

• Students can use the templates from Session 4, which will be provided to them, or search the Internet for inspiration.

• Guided questions, seen throughout the unit, should be taken into account.

• The poster has to contain, at least, the following:

Their Top Songs and Artists (can be invented). A description summarizing their musical taste.

• Originality and creativity will be taken into account.

Writing Activity (ICT Room)

Activity 12

Wrapped & Covered! Part 2

• Additionally, students must record a short "Tik Tok Cover" of their favourite song.
• The song must be in English.
• Students are allowed to dance, improvise, and even sing themselves.
• Originality and creativity are encouraged.

Flipped Learning

• Follow Up Activity

In written form, students will mention their favourite songs and artists, along with a description of their musical taste.

• Remedial Activity

Same as the Follow Up, but language cues are provided.

• Reinforcement Worksheets

Extra Measures