Chants and Raps for Vocabulary
If you are just teaching a group of words in a particular theme, here are simple instructions to make a short chant. This teaches only the words without putting them into context in a sentence.
Below is an example of a Rap about like / doesn't like which gives an example of how to use vocabulary items in sentences. This Rap can be used to teach grammar, and then using substitution to also teach vocabulary.
You can view the individual JPEG slides, and download the PowerPoint slides if you choose.
Below is an example of a Rap about like / doesn't like which gives an example of how to use vocabulary items in sentences. This Rap can be used to teach grammar, and then using substitution to also teach vocabulary.
You can view the individual JPEG slides, and download the PowerPoint slides if you choose.
| vocabulary_chant.pptx |
A rap to teach grammar and vocabulary through substitution.
The likes / doesn't like rap below can be varied any way you choose, changing names and changing likes and dislikes. Notice the pronoun has also been changed to be correct for male / female.
| rap_likes_doesnt_like.pdf |
Create a Jazz Chant
Follow this link to see Carolyn Graham's video on how to create a Jazz Chant.