HEAL THE WORLD A listening activity

HEAL THE WORLD

A listening activity

Source: PALT ASIA (Mid-Year Seminar Workshop)

Theme: “Materials and Methods that Matter”

When: 1-3 May 2008

Where: Teacher’s Camp Baguio City

Topic: Heal the World, a listening activity

Prepared by: RVQ

Level: High School/College students

Subject: Approaches to college English

Time:

Preparation: The text is given before the class starts

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures
• Manila Papers
• Pentel pens
• Music player (Audible enough)

I. Objectives:

                      At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;

1.        identify the missing words from the given list of words as they listen to the song, “Heal the World by    Michael Jackson”;

2.        sing the song after it is played;

3.         write a letter containing three thoughts on how they can help the world;

4.        paraphrase the meaning or theme of the song; and

5.        illustrate the message of the song in the last stanza.

II. Subject Matter:

III. Discussion

          

A. Pre-listening Activity

 (Teacher’s Activity)

Happy morning class!

That’s great; now may I know who among you loves music?

Wow! I am amazed, almost all us here loves music.

Our lesson for today has something to do with our passion for music.

Okey, okey, okey, look at here class.

(The teacher posts pictures and cut outs on the board)

Can you see this class, now listen.

Here are the instructions;

Look on the pictures and tell me what these pictures show. There are numbers indicated in every picture so just tell the number and tell me your opinions. Is that clear class?

Now tell me what you see in the pictures? Yes cherry?

(students’ activity)

Happy morning, too, ma’am.

Almost all raised their hands

What’s that ma’am, it seems exiting! A music player? (murmuring)

(Everybody’s silent)

Yes ma’am

Yes ma’am

That’s good cherry, what else Joy?

Nice, that’s a very good observation joy. Another please yes Kaz?

Oh, what a deep answer. Could you tell us why you said so?

Honestly class I was amazed with all your answers, to tell you, you are all correct. Thank you

(The teacher execute the lesson by first, connecting the pictures and its messages to the title of the song) She did it by asking students the following questions;

Do you see any relationship or connection between the title and the pictures?

What is it? How is the word “heal” related to the second picture? Yes myla.

Very good myla, what about in the pictures, what else do you see? Yes dome?

Very well said dome, thank you. Another answer from the group, yes Felsie?

Very good felsie, you gave a great answer.

 Alright, I have here copies of the song. However, notice that there are blanks in every line. (Distribute the copies)

I will play a song from Michael Jackson entitled, “Heal the World” is there anyone who loves or heard this song already?

Now, let us see what the song says about healing the world. As I play the song, I want you all to listen carefully. Write the missing words in the blank, I will only play the song once so be careful. Are you ready?

(the teacher plays the song)

B. Post Listening Activity

Did you enjoy listening?

Very good, were you able to write down the missing words?

Nice, so shall we sing together? (Sing the song)

Okey, now tell me what does the first stanza implies?

Yes maricel.

Happy children ma’am

I notice that cooperation is projected in the pictures.

I see love in their eyes.

Cooperation ma’am because without love, there would be no cooperation.

Yes ma’am,

We can heal the world, by simply loving each other and one’s love is seen on how you help someone.

As myla said, to help is to love and help is seen in cooperation and with this we can heal the world.

Happiness is also connected to healing the world. With the picture however, the facial expressions of the characters show cooperation. When we help healing the world we are able to be happy.

(Silence)

(All raised their hands)

Yes ma’am

Yes ma’am

(Sing the song)

Ma’am. It suggest hope

I agree with you maricel, thank you, is there any other answer please? Yes cherry

Why did you say so?

Wow, an intellectual answer cherry. You are really in deep thoughts. Thank you but what about change? What do you think class? Yes kaz

Very good kaz exactly. How about the next stanzas? Yes Felsie?

Thank you felsie, a very good answer. Another please, yes joeylyne.

Very good Joey. What about the other stanzas?

Thank yiu very much joey. You gave us a precise answer. What about the last stanza? Yes dome?

Very good dome, well said. Now, now I would like you to choose five words in the list and construct your conclusion. Please write that in a half sheet of paper. You are given five minutes to finish that class.

(After five minutes)

Are you now finish class?

Please pass your paper now.

C. After Listening Activity

The class should be divided in two groups, I want you now to illustrate the message of the song in the last stanza.

Such a beautiful illustration class and please explain your answer. What was your  basis?

IV. ASSIGNMENTS

Pleas write a letter about your realizations in the song.

You can address it to your friend, your parents or anyone you want to address it.

Criteria: