Song 1 Types Target Learner Song Lyrics

: Old MacDonald has a Farm : Nursery Rhymes : Year 1 - Year 2 :

Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O With a "moo-moo" here and a "moo-moo" there Here a "moo" there a "moo" Everywhere a "moo-moo" Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had a pig, E-I-E-I-O With a (snort) here and a (snort) there Here a (snort) there a (snort) Everywhere a (snort-snort) Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had a horse, E-I-E-I-O With a "neigh, neigh" here and a "neigh, neigh" there Here a "neigh" there a "neigh" Everywhere a "neigh, neigh" Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had a chicken, E-I-E-I-O With a "cluck, cluck" here and a "cluck, cluck" there Here a "cluck" there a "cluck" Everywhere a "cluck, cluck" Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O And on his farm he had a duck, E-I-E-I-O With a "quack, quack" here and a "quack, quack" there Here a "quack" there a "quack" Everywhere a "quack, quack" Old Macdonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O

Justification of selected song:

No. Pedagogical Principles and Purpose with reference to the primary English Language Curriculum Rationales

1.

Age

This song is suitable for the pupils of ages between 7-year-old and 8-year-old who have the prior knowledge about the animals and their sound.

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Level of Proficiency

Through the repetition of simple lyrics, pupils are able to sing the song with correct pronunciation with rhythm.

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Content

This song introduced the animal and also the sound of the animal. This will automatically relate with pupils prior knowledge of other animals and their sound.

4.

Value and Character-building Infused

This song will develop the sense of love and caring towards the animals. Through this song, teacher may impart the importance how people should not hurt the animals.

5.

Resource

This song is very popular and easy to find and can be play or sing to the kids at anytime.

6.

Back to Basics

According to the primary English Language Curriculum, selection of teaching materials should be always including the literal meaning and underlying meaning. This song may lead the pupils to get nearer to English Language. Besides, by using the phonic skill and through the repetition of lyrics, pupils will be able pronounce the words in the lyrics accurately. As we all know, singing and reciting

7.

Learning is Fun, Meaningful and Purposeful

poems are very enjoyable and fun to pupils. By using this song, teacher makes the lesson become interesting and fun. Pupils are willing to pay more attention on the lesson. And are able to receive the new knowledge easily and meaningfully.

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Teaching is Learner-centred

As a primary school teacher, we should always bear in mind that appropriate teaching approaches are very important in a lesson. Therefore, we choose this song to teach the pupils who are in the Year 1 and Year 2. This is because in this level, pupils will pay more attention if they are attracted by the rhythm. Besides, simple sentences and repetition of lyrics lead them to understand the content more effectively.

9.

Integration of Salien New Technologies

Teaching is not only blackboard and chalk. In this new century, new technologies are very important in daily teaching and learning process. By teaching this song, we can use the laptop and also video clip to show to the pupils. With the animation and colourful images, pupils will not feel boring to the lesson.

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Assessment for Learning

After using this song to teach, teacher may ask the pupils to draw the animals that they like the most and named it. This will automatically help the teacher to evaluate the pupils.

Song 2 Types Target Learner Song Lyrics

: Hokey Pokey : Action Song : Year 1 - Year 2 :

You put your right hand in, You put your right hand out, You put your right hand in, And you shake it all about, You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around That what it's all about.

Substitute the red words with:

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left hand right foot left foot whole self

Justification of selected song:

No. Pedagogical Principles and Purpose with reference to the primary English Language Curriculum Rationales

1.

Age

This song is suitable for the pupils of ages between 7-year-old and 8-year-old who have the prior knowledge about the body parts.

2.

Level of Proficiency

Through the repetition of simple lyrics, pupils are able to sing the song with correct pronunciation with rhythm.

3.

Content

The song introduced the body parts. This will automatically relate with pupils prior knowledge of body parts they have learned.

4.

Value and Character-building Infused

This song will develop the sense of taking care their own body parts. Through this song, teacher may impart the value of appreciation that they are having the complete body parts and always taking good care on them.

5.

Resource

This song is very popular and easy to find and can be play or sing to the kids at anytime.

6.

Back to Basics

According to the primary English Language Curriculum, selection of teaching materials should be always including the literal meaning and underlying meaning. This song may lead the pupils to get nearer to English Language. Besides, by using the phonic skill and through the repetition of lyrics, pupils will be able pronounce the words in the lyrics accurately. As we all know, singing and reciting

7.

Learning is Fun, Meaningful and Purposeful

poems are very enjoyable and fun to pupils. By using this song, teacher makes the lesson become interesting and fun. Pupils are willing to pay more attention on the lesson. And are able to receive the new knowledge easily. From the action song, pupils will learn the body parts through dance out the song.

8.

Teaching is Learner-centred

As a primary school teacher, we should always bear in mind that appropriate teaching approaches are very important in a lesson. Therefore, we choose this song to teach the pupils who are in the Year 1 and Year 2. This is because in this level, pupils will pay more attention if they are attracted by the rhythm. Besides, simple sentences and repetition of lyrics lead them to understand the content more effectively.

9.

Integration of Salien New Technologies

Teaching is not only blackboard and chalk. In this new century, new technologies are very important in daily teaching and learning process. By teaching this song, we can use the laptop and also video clip to show to the pupils. Action song leads pupils more familiar with the body parts taught.

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Assessment for Learning

After using this song to teach, teacher may ask the pupils to label the body parts on the worksheet, or point out the body parts mentioned by the teacher. This will automatically help the teacher to evaluate the pupils.

Song 3 Types Target Learner Song Lyrics

: Hush Little Baby : Lullaby : Year 2 - Year 3 :

Hush, little baby, don't say a word. Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird And if that mockingbird won't sing, Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring And if that diamond ring turns brass, Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass And if that looking glass gets broke, Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat And if that billy goat won't pull, Mama's gonna buy you a cart and bull And if that cart and bull fall down, You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

Justification of selected song:

No. Pedagogical Principles and Purpose with reference to the primary English Language Curriculum Rationales

1.

Age

This song is suitable for the pupils of ages between 8-year-old and 9-year-old who have the prior knowledge about the love of family.

2.

Level of Proficiency

Through the repetition of simple lyrics, pupils are able to sing the song with correct pronunciation with rhythm.

3.

Content

The song introduced the simple sentence structure which intended to let pupils know the love of a mother towards her child. This will automatically relate with pupils prior knowledge of the love of family.

4.

Value and Character-building Infused

This song will develop the sense of appreciate what a mother (family) give us. the love, the care and all of the effort a mother put in a childs life. Through this song, teacher may impart the value of appreciation that they have a wonderful mother in the world. They should be filial towards their parents.

5.

Resource

This song is very popular and easy to find and can be play or sing to the kids at anytime.

6.

Back to Basics

According to the primary English Language Curriculum, selection of teaching materials should be always including the literal meaning and underlying meaning. This song may lead the pupils to get nearer to English Language. Besides, by using the phonic skill and through the repetition of lyrics,

pupils will be able pronounce the words in the lyrics accurately.

7.

Learning is Fun, Meaningful and Purposeful

As we all know, singing and reciting poems are very enjoyable and fun to pupils. By using this song, teacher makes the lesson become interesting and fun. Pupils are willing to pay more attention on the lesson. And are able to receive the new knowledge easily.

8.

Teaching is Learner-centred

As a primary school teacher, we should always bear in mind that appropriate teaching approaches are very important in a lesson. Therefore, we choose this song to teach the pupils who are in the Year 2 and Year 3. This is because in this level, pupils will pay more attention if they are attracted by the rhythm. Besides, simple sentences and repetition of lyrics lead them to understand the content more effectively.

9.

Integration of Salien New Technologies

Teaching is not only blackboard and chalk. In this new century, new technologies are very important in daily teaching and learning process. By teaching this song, we can use the laptop and also video clip to show to the pupils. With the animation and sound effect of this song, pupils will not feel boring to the lesson.

10.

Assessment for Learning

After using this song to teach, teacher may ask the pupils to draw their family members and write down the words they wish to thank for. This will automatically help the teacher to evaluate the pupils.

S Song 4 Types Target Learner Song Lyrics : Hakuna Matata : Pop Song : Year 5 - Year 6 :

[Timon:] Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase [Pumba:] Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze [Timon:] It means no worries. For the rest of your days. It's our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! When he was a young warthog [Pumba:] When I was a young warthog [Timon:] He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal He could clear the savannah after ev'ry meal [Pumba:] I'm a sensitive soul though I seem thick-skinned And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind And, oh, the shame [Timon:] He was ashamed [Pumba:] Thought-a changin' my name [Timon:] Oh, what's in a name [Pumba:] And I got downhearted [Timon:] How did you feel [Pumba:] Ev'rytime that I... [Timon:] Hey, not in front of the Kids [Pumba:] Oh, sorry. [Both:] Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze [Simba:] It means no worries. For the rest of your days It's our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! Hakuna...it means no worries For the rest of your days It's our problem-free philosophy.

[All:]

Justification of selected song:

No. Pedagogical Principles and Purpose with reference to the primary English Language Curriculum Rationales

1.

Age

This song is suitable for the pupils of ages between 11-year-old to 12-year-old who have the prior knowledge on how to act out and sing a song in a group.

2.

Level of Proficiency

Through the repetition of dialogue and simple lyrics, pupils are able to speak and sing the song with correct pronunciation and tone.

3.

Content

The song introduced the simple dialogue between the animals. This will automatically relate with pupils prior knowledge of the communicate with others in daily conversation.

4.

Value and Character-building Infused

This song will develop the sense of humour which we need to add in some of our daily conversation. Through this song, teacher may impart the value of the important of communication. Pupils need to understand that communication is one of the most important part in our life.

5.

Resource

This song is very popular to kids with the movie entitled The Lion King.

6.

Back to Basics

According to the primary English Language Curriculum, selection of teaching materials should be always including the literal meaning and underlying meaning. This song may lead the pupils to get nearer to English Language. Besides, by using the phonic skill and through the repetition of lyrics, pupils will be able pronounce the words in the lyrics accurately.

7.

Learning is Fun, Meaningful and Purposeful

As we all know, singing and reciting poems are very enjoyable and fun to pupils. By using this song, teacher makes the lesson become interesting and fun. Pupils will be involved in this song which needs them to act and sing. They will feel more interesting compare to just read out the dialogue. This will also build-up their confidence.

8.

Teaching is Learner-centred

As a primary school teacher, we should always bear in mind that appropriate teaching approaches are very important in a lesson. Therefore, we choose this song to teach the pupils who are in the Year 5 and Year 6. This is because in this level, pupils normally are in the stress stage. By using this song, not only can help them speak confidently, but also help them to relax themselves in the stress works. Besides, simple sentences and repetition of lyrics lead them to understand the content more effectively.

9.

Integration of Salien New Technologies

Teaching is not only blackboard and chalk. In this new century, new technologies are very important in daily teaching and learning process. By teaching this song, we can use the laptop and also video clip to show to the pupils. With the animation and sound effect of this song, pupils will not feel boring to the lesson.

10.

Assessment for Learning

After using this song to teach, teacher may ask the pupils to answer some of the simple comprehension question to evaluate them.