We are very concerned about our planet and the environment. For this reason, today we have chosen this song of one of our favourite singers. I assure you you will like it! Do you accept the challenge and listen to it?
What about rain
What about all the things that you said
We were to gain
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said were yours and mine
Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we've shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying Earth, these weeping shores
Aah, ooh
What have we done to the world
Look what we've done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son
What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine
Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying earth, these weeping shores
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don't know where we are
Although I know we've drifted far
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can't even breathe
(What about us)
What about apathy
(What about us)
Drowning in the seas
(What about us)
What about the promised land
Preachin' what I believe
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
What about the greed
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about baby boy
(What about him)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
Do we give a damn
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
· Do you know Michael Jackson? Write a few lines explaining what you know about him.
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· Write 2 or 3 lines explaining what kind of person you think Michael Jackson was.
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· How do you think he was feeling in the song?
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· Now, listen to the song again and write any comments about it or its creator.
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Hello Davinia,
ResponEliminaThis activity: " We are green" it is very creative! I really like what you propose.
First of all, it's a wonderful way to introduce our students to an iconic singer like Michael Jackson was. In this way they will learn more about musical culture. Second, it is a very appropriate song to promote concern and how important it is to take care of our planet.
The listening comprehension task that it's asked is very adequate for the topic. Students will be able to think and investigate about Michael Jackson.
I believe that this activity is a very useful one as it gives the opportunity to children to practice their listening skills, writing skills and exercise their critical thinking.
Congratulations!