PPLI Spotlight on Schools Using Music and Rhythm in the MFL Classroom - Flipbook - Page 3
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Using Music and Rhythm in the MFL Classroom
How did you plan for it? How did you organise it?
1. Teacher-Led Songs
I began by choosing familiar melodies, such as nursery rhymes and folk songs, and rewriting the lyrics to include
French grammar endings. I also used rhythm-clapping activities to help students rehearse verb endings before
introducing them in writing. From the very start of the year, I incorporated songs to teach topics such as
l9alphabet. The YouTube channel Alain le lait proved to be an excellent resource for these lessons.
2. Classroom Activities
In my classroom, I used music in diferent ways throughout the lesson. As a warm-up, I often introduced quick
verb chants or short
