You're teaching English to an intermediate class in a foreign country. You decide to bring in one song to supplement your lesson plan. What song is it and why?
My answer:
My reasoning:
The song is a slow, clear, vocal-heavy recording that is rife with clever and often contradictory wordplay. Example: "It might not be a lot but I feel like I'm making the most." The language is vernacular but still thought-provoking. So whatchu got, TA? PS, Zidumare need not apply.
can't think of anything better right now than the Logical Song by Supertramp
Very easy to understand language with a linear story kids can follow. Learning the words in the song can open up channels of communication for instance you'd have to teach them what a 'liberal' is, getting into american politics. Nice commentary on the conditioning kids go through to enter the working world. Although I don't know what country I'm supposedly teaching in so the message may not be all that applicable.. If that's the case at least it has lots of good dictionary words that can be discussed at length. Magic, Responsibility, Dependability.. good things for kids to have in their field.
