In this lesson I have used the Beatles’ changing appearance and musical style to provide students with the opportunity to practice using comparatives and superlatives.
Students compare images of the Beatles from 1963 and 1970. There was quite a change as you will see.
Students then look at the musical progression from I Want To Hold Your Hand through to I Am The Walrus. Again, many students were shocked at how much the songs changed and this really engaged them.
Finally they discuss Beatles’ album covers using both comparative and superlative structures.
I have prepared a PowerPoint presentation and each step of the lesson is included in the notes section at the bottom of each slide.
The PowerPoint can be downloaded here.
I hope your students enjoy it as much as mine did.
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Thanks a lot for posting. It is always helpful to have your beautiful and enthusiastic projects. Congrats!
Really appreciate the encouragement. Hope you have a great lesson.
Great lesson….. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks Naomi. I hope your students enjoy the lesson. Let me know how it goes.
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Thanks for sharing.
i’m a big fan of beatles and i teach english…i love you lesson plan! great job!
Thanks Ade. Hope your lesson goes well.
great! I’ll use it next month!
Thanks. Let me know how it goes Valeria.
This looks excellent–when I’m back in the classroom, this will be in my tool box. Will also ask them if they want to sing one of the songs. 🙂
Thanks Melanie. Check out the other lessons. A few if them feature a sing along.
Thanks for sharing!!! It’s a great lesson!
Thanks Yaz. I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you for sharing!!!!
You’re welcome. Enjoy!
It’s a great lesson plan! Thenk you so much for sharing it!
Thank you Maria. I hope your students enjoy the lesson.
I really love this idea. Thank you so much for sharing it.