Paper Topic:

Creating Materials

English for Academic Purposes Activity 1

Level Advanced

Language Skills Listening Speaking

Materials Video /Record of the song , Imagine ' by John Lennon

Time allotment 60 min

Teaching Strategies Group work , Six Thinking Hats , authentic instruction , brainstorming , panel discussion , forum , active learning Rationale

This EAP activity is designed specifically for advanced level students The activity aims to enrich students ' listening and speaking skills using the song , Imagine ' by John Lennon . The use of authentic material such as this song will promote ability of students to analyze relevance of media

to real-life scenarios , evaluate the singer /composer 's world views based on their own opinions , and apply the views of the composer to their everyday life as students

The song , Imagine ' expresses Lennon 's view about the world during the time of war . He visualizes a world that does not give importance to cultural , political , religious differences . Instead , he proposes that people unite and realize that they are created equal , thus they should live with equal rights and opportunities , no matter where they are coming from . The theme of the song is very relevant in our time as it will make students realize the importance of equality despite gender racial , religious , and cultural differences

The use of the song is very ideal considering the multicultural background of the students taking up the course . The message of the song will encourage students to express their views about the world , while promoting their ability and confidence to use the target language during group work...

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