2. MANGO TREE
Mangueira
Group 5 (12-14 year olds)
Welcome teachers to Vivadí´s second Cycle!
The structure of this cycle may look familiar, as it is similar to the previous one. This will make it easier for you to get used to the planning and class dynamic!
The objectives of this cycle has are different from Cycle 1, but continue in the same line. Therefore, the rubric is also different as it is based on these new objectives.
Remember we are always available to solve any doubts you may have!
3. HANDS-ON!
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This is the main activity that will follow the narrative in our classes. There are surveys, creative projects, and activities around the school (if that’s a possibility).
• The hands-on! activities are always inspired by the narratives, so make sure you check them in advance in order to better choose when each one of them.
2. STORYTELLING
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Let the children listen to a story in English
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Always try to generate curiosity in your students by eliciting from them any kind of speculation; and when reading with them, make sure you use your body language so that meaning is clear.
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The narrative will always be followed by a simple discussion, in which you will ask specific questions about what they’ve heard or seen.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS CYCLE ARE:
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Consolidate bond with Vivadí’s class.
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Give meaning to the class' contents.
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Feel confident to use English during Vivadi´s class.
When you see that there is progress in these areas, you can move on to the next cycle. Check the rubric that will help you know if the group is ready to move forward!
WE SUGGEST YOU CHECK THE EVIDENCES WITH WHICH YOU WILL OBSERVE IF YOUR STUDENTS HAVE ACHIEVED THESE OBJECTIVES
My class is 25 to 30 minutes long!
We know that some schools work with more frequent and shorter English classes of 25 to 30 minutes. In those cases, we suggest you follow this shortened plan of activities.
To ask your students about the video experiences (jornadas), ask them how they did them, if they are liking them so far, which were their favorites, etc.
Remember
It is important that the starting song is maintained throughout the cycles to emphasize the beginning of the Vivadí class. This way, we are letting students stay calm because they will know what is going to happen, even if the activities are different in this second cycle. The starting song and the ending song frame the English moment.
Once again, we need students to change the disposition of the class by moving the desks and chairs to the sides and making room in the center of the classroom.
This way, students are in charge of building their own learning space. This makes them protagonists of their process of language acquisition.
1. STARTING SONG
Lyrics
If your friends are in the classroom, say hello.
If you see your teacher smiling, show your teeth
If you want to show your feelings, give a hug
If you feel like being silly, make some noise
If you want to get together, make some room
Let your heart feel so much better, make some room
Let’s get ready for Vivadi
Let’s have some fun and play with english in our world
Let’s get ready for Vivadi
We are all in this together
We’ll do it you and me
We’ll be a big great family
ALTERNATIVE STARTING SONGS
![O Grande Showman | "This Is Me" Lyric Video [HD] | 20th Century FOX Portugal](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PxwYcaahdq0/maxresdefault.jpg)
2. STORYTELLING
In this section, students will understand how narratives exist anywhere. One of the many examples is in songs.
You can choose between these options in no particular order, but, remember how important repetition is. So, if you choose to repeat a song more than once, don’t worry if another song is never told.
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Before playing the song "Major Tom (Coming Home)"
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Tell students they are going to listen to a song that tells a story. They must pay attention to it and try to understand what it is about. One curiosity about this song is that it is part of The Umbrella Academy’s soundtrack -- a Netflix series that is very popular among teens.
After playing the song "Major Tom (Coming Home)"
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After listening to the song for the first time, ask students if they understood what the story is about. Then, play the video with the lyrics or project the lyrics on the board. Ask them what other details they found out by reading the lyrics.
Before playing the song "Livin' On a Prayer"
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Ask students if they know any bands from the 80’s. Elicit from them the characteristics of that time, regarding hair, clothes, behavior on stage, and also the way of making music. Tell them they are going to see an example of that, of a band that was immensely popular at them. Ask them to pay attention to those features, and also to what the lyrics say.
After playing the song "Livin' On a Prayer"
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After listening to the song for the first time, ask students if they understood what the story is about. Then, play the video with the lyrics or project the lyrics on the board. Ask them what other details they found out by reading the lyrics.
Before playing the song "No Body, No Crime"
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Ask students if they know the singer Taylor Swift. Elicit from them what kind of music she makes. Tell them they are going to watch a lyrics video of hers, and ask them to pay attention to the lyrics and the story.
After playing the song "No Body, No Crime"
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After listening to the song for the first time, ask students if they understood what the story is about. Then, play the video with the lyrics or project the lyrics on the board. Ask them what other details they found out by reading the lyrics.
MORE STORYTELLING OPTIONS
Learning a different language is not an easy task. Without a lot of experience or contact with the language, it can be quite difficult to start this journey from scratch. But keep calm because we are here to help you walk this path more smoothly. In this post, we seek to unite the need and importance of learning English with what we believe is a great attraction for audiences of all ages and gender: music.
The music
We cannot deny that music plays an incomparable role in our lives. An excellent partner!
Introductory questions:
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
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Have you seen any good movies this week?
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It’s a beautiful day today, isn’t it?
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What is your favorite song?
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Do you like to dance?
Music and exercise are two things that go great together, aren't they? A good melody and a guitar solo are decisive to get that gas going when we start to get discouraged. And it can get even better if you take the opportunity to practice English. So, put on your running shoes, put on your headphones and go for a walk enjoying this playlist we've prepared for you!
Yellow Submarine (Beatles)
A Beatles classic with a relaxed rhythm that allows you to understand the vocabulary well. This song is an excellent resource to be used when you need to introduce students to some past time expressions, such as:
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Was
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Lived
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Sailed
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Told
Vocabulary
Town; I was born; land of submarines; Till; Beneath; Waves; Aboard; Easy;
Everyone and sky.
Can't Stop the Feeling (Justin Timberlake)
Pay attention to the verbs used that may have different translations depending on the context, such as the case of the verb “get” and “can”. Note that this song has some interesting expressions with these verbs:
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I got this feeling
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I got that sunshine
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Got that good soul
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I'm getting you close
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I can't take my eyes up off it
Vocabulary
Inside; Bones; It goes electric; Wavey; Turn it on; Flying up; No ceiling; Soul; Feet; Blood; It drops; Under; Nowhere; Hide; Already; Creeping; Rushing.
Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
This song by the band Coldplay can be used in the classroom to explore the pronunciation of some words and get the students to understand the use of the expression “used to”. Check these examples:
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I used to rule the world
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Sweep the streets I used to own
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I used to roll the
Vocabulary
Seas; Rise; Fear, Crowd; Stand; Upon; Salt; Sand; Hear; Bells; Ringing; Choirs; Mirror; Sword; Shield; Foreign; Wild wind; Blew down; let me in; Shattered; Drums; Puppet.
Vocabulary
Party; Suit; Tie; Better; Everyone; Nobody; Anyway; Near; Anywhere; Somebody;
Lips; Anxiety.
3. HANDS-ON!
Follow the activities that are inspired by the narratives
Game: Narratives in Songs
How: Divide the class into groups. Tell them they must sit down together and discuss to find a song they know that tells a story. Remind them it must be school-appropriate. When they have it, have the groups present their narratives to the class.
Online: Same thing, except that when you divide the class into groups you will do it through breakout rooms.
Game: Don't Break the Chain
How: Ask all students to stand up behind their desks. You will say a word and then point to the first student in the row. S/he must say another word that begins with the last letter of yours. Example: 1st word, Earth / 2nd word, Hotel / 3rd word, Light, etc. If a student can’t find a word, s/he must sit down. The game will end when only one student is standing.
Online: You can play this game online, just have the students stand up behind their chairs at home.
Game: 2 Truths and a Lie
How: Divide students into trios. Tell them they must think of two things about them that are true, and one thing that is false. Taking turns, they must say the three things in a random order. For example: "I am 14 years old", "I went to Rio last week" and "I have never eaten sushi". The other two students must figure out which one is the lie.
Online: Put the students into breakout rooms and do the activity. Or do the activity as a class.
Game: Song Challenge
Material: Projectable
How: Assign a number to each student. Each one will be responsible for choosing a song that matches their corresponding number. You may either dedicate a class for this sharing of songs or start each day with a couple of them. Remind students that the songs chosen by them need to be school-appropriate!
Online: This game can be played online the same way.
Game: Answer it Wrong
How: This is an activity that aims at creating a safe atmosphere in the class. You will ask a question and say the name of a student, and s/he must provide the wrong answer to it, as fast as s/he can. Example: What is the capital of Brazil? - São Paulo.
Online: This game can be played online the same way.
4. MOVE YOUR HIPS
Use Move! activities when you feel students are too distracted or have been seated for too long. The idea is to move and refresh the body, always through learning, and it can be used at any moment of the class. Below you will find some ideas for your age group.
I Don't Care (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber)
Pay attention to the verbs used that may have different translations depending on the context, such as the case of the verb “get” and “can”. Note that this song has some interesting expressions with these verbs:
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I don’t wanna;
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I don’t ever wear;
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Wondering;
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Shall we dance?;
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I fit;
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I don’t care;
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Trying to talk;
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I’m crippled;
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We should stay.
5.BRAIN BREAKS
This is a brain break moment for the kids to change energies and prepare with their minds and their bodies for what follows. This is an optional activity, you don't always have to do it.
You can choose between these options:
Trading Places
Have students stand behind their pushed-in chairs. Call out a trait, and everyone who has that trait must quickly sit down (students who do not have the trait stay where they are). Examples: “Everyone with curly hair.” “Everyone who ate cereal for breakfast.” “Everyone who is wearing stripes.”. Another option is to form two lines of chairs, one facing the other. Each pair of chairs is designed with one word (or a theme like “animals”, “colors”). The teacher tells a story, and every time the word or theme is said, the kids must change places. You can also add one kid in the middle of the lines, who must try to sit down, allowing some other kid to stand up.
Scavenger Hunt
Give your students different things to find and explore throughout the classroom or school (or at home if you're online). During each brain break, they can try to find one new item on their list. Some options: blue marker, different color paper clip, paper airplane (they can find a paper sheet and make it), stuffed bear, ruler, colored ball… Give them a list of objects and an amount of time to discover them.
Pass the Ball
This game is great because you can incorporate a little physical activity and coordination. Get a soft, medium-sized ball and let students grab a spot for themselves around the classroom. The goal is to not let the ball drop to the floor. Students must constantly pass the ball to each other. Every time someone passes the ball, they must say something in english, depending on the teacher’s theme of choice. It can be: animals, colors, foods, desserts, candies, tv shows, jobs…
Online: Don't pass the ball, just quickly say the name of a student and they must say something in english depending on the theme of choice.
The Atom Game
The teacher must call out different ways for students to move around: like a cat, a dog, an old person, space aliens, mermaids… Then, call out a number with the word “atom” (e.g., “Atom three!”) and the students must join up into groups of three. Any stray “atoms” are out of the game. One idea is to always change the student who is out of the game: when a new kid must leave, the one who is already outside comes back.
Would You Rather
Questions are a good way to get to know people and provoke interesting conversation, stimulating the kids to speak english. Some options will show up on the screen, and the kids must choose one of them. The teacher can also provoke more questions, depending on the will of the students and the class theme.
Would You Rather - Among Us Version
Riddles
Kids love a good riddle. Give them easy ones to see how many they can solve in one brain break, or try to stump them with a tougher riddle. If the kids are able to read, you can give them the riddle, with answers, so they can challenge each other.
Riddles
6. HARMONY
Now, you will continue activating your bodies. To do this, ask and show the kids how to move the body from their toes to the head:
- Stand on your feet and lean forward letting your head and arms hang.
- Maintaining that position, shake your body freely.
- Slowly, raise your body back to the standing position. Always remember that the last part of the body to raise is the head.
- Open your eyes and mouth as big and wide as you can!
Tip: it is a good time to mention parts of the body and make the children start listening to these words.
To end this moment you can ask your kids to give a few jumps to finish activating all the parts of the body.
Now it’s time to start with the harmony activities. When the kids finish jumping and moving their bodies, put this playlist as background music for the rest of harmony time.
Meanwhile, go ahead and start
with the following activities:
1. ASANA
2. SWARA
3. SAVASANA
4. ANJALI
1. ASANA (Postures)
We will start with the asanas, which means postures. Try these three different positions with your students.
Each position will be related to the story previously read. You can explain to the kids why they connect to the story.
BODY POSTURES
This time, we will start with a short series of body postures. They should be done one after the other in the order shown.
1. Mountain
Stand on your two feet.
Feel the ground beneath you.
Let your arms hang freely and relax your shoulders.
2. Sun
Raise your arms up high as if you were reaching for the Sun.
Place your hands together in Anjali mudra.
3. Dog
Bend down and place your palms flat on the ground. Step your feet back to create an upside-down V shape with your buttocks high in the air. Straighten your legs, relax your head and neck, and look down between your legs
4. Mountain
Stand on your two feet.
Feel the ground beneath you.
Let your arms hang freely and relax your shoulders.
FACE POSTURES
Dog face
Fish face
Happy face
HAND POSTURES
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Anjali
Buddhi
2. SWARA (Breathing)
Children should be lying in the floor in a comfortable and easy position for them.
Remind them of the importance of breathing through their nose.
Belly Breathing exercise:
- The children should put their hands on their tummies and try to expand their bellies (not their chests) when they breath in.
- Then they should feel their tummies shrink as they breath out. (They should picture their belly buttons push towards their tummies)
3. SAVASANA (Final relaxation)
After the Belly Breathing exercise, you should play a song from this playlist and let them just relax, ideally closing their eyes.
It would be also ideal to:
- Turn off the lights
- Have the children lay down on the floor
- Have the children covered with a blanket
This song will be repeated every class in this same moment. This will serve as a guide for the kids to, eventually, understand that the final relaxation moment has come. Hopefully, they will gain the confidence to close their eyes when they hear the song as it will be a familiar activity.
Final Relaxation
4. ANJALI
After the Savasana song, you can ask the kids to sit down again and close the Harmony practice by taking their both hands together to the centre of the chest.
Then, you should say “thank you” to them and they should repeat "thank you" after you.
MORE HARMONY OPTIONS
7.ENDING
SONG
Just like you´ve been doing so far, play the Vivadí ending song to let the children know that the class is almost over. Remember this is the moment to rearrange the classroom as you found it when you started and, finally, have the children put their shoes back on.
Lyrics
If you enjoyed our time together, sing along
If you can’t wait for next class, high five!
To get ready for what follows, tidy up
See you next time dear teacher, good bye!
It’s not goodbye with Vivadi
The things I learnt today will always stay in me
It’s not goodbye with Vivadi
We are all in this together
We’ll do it you and me
We’ll be a big great family
ALTERNATIVE ENDING SONGS
To remind your students to access the platform and do the jornadas.
Don't forget