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The catchy beat and informative lyrics of this video support grammar instruction of indefinite articles a and an. As the song plays in the background, sentences and charts showcased when to use a or an with vowels or consonants.
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Instructional Ideas
- Hook your learners with a song; play this video at the start of your grammar instruction
- Give the link to class members so they can watch the video, and sign along at home with their family
- Call out words and ask pupils to decide which article goes in front; make it game and award points to those who answer first
Classroom Considerations
- Teaching about the use of an with words that start with a consonant but have a vowel sound is recommended as the video does not address this concept
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lyrics are listed in the description section below the video
- Each example sentence highlights the indefinite article as well as the following consonant or vowel
Cons
- The video explains how a and an are used before consonants and vowel letters, but not before sounds