Teaching Children English through Nursery Rhymes (Mother Goose) 吳淑娟 ( 南投縣英語輔導團 )

Teaching Children English Teaching Children English through Nursery Rhymes through Nursery Rhymes

(Mother Goose)(Mother Goose)

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IntroductionIntroduction

Karen Galeano (1983)Karen Galeano (1983) Elementary ESL teachers have known for yearElementary ESL teachers have known for year

s that s that comprehensible input is the best way comprehensible input is the best way to teach languageto teach language…..…..Small children will simplSmall children will simply not tolerate what is not meaningful to themy not tolerate what is not meaningful to them ..Alexander Bessmertnyi (1994):Alexander Bessmertnyi (1994):

In choosing meaningful language for use in the In choosing meaningful language for use in the ESL classroom, one can do no better than look ESL classroom, one can do no better than look to a popular old standby, to a popular old standby, Mother GooseMother Goose..

Why nursery rhymes (1)?Why nursery rhymes (1)?

It tells a story. It tells a story. surprise value (e.g.: surprise value (e.g.: Peter Peter Pumpkin EPeter Peter Pumpkin E

aterater);); interesting characters (e.g.: interesting characters (e.g.: Jack SprattJack Spratt) ) meaningful conflicts (e.g. meaningful conflicts (e.g. Little Miss MuffetLittle Miss Muffet);); action (e.g.: action (e.g.: Humpty DmptyHumpty Dmpty)) relate to the real world of the students they arelate to the real world of the students they a

re aimed at (e.g. re aimed at (e.g. Mary Had a Little LambMary Had a Little Lamb) )


The natural rhythms of the poems helps The natural rhythms of the poems helps intonation in English. (e.g.: intonation in English. (e.g.: Jack & JillJack & Jill))

It is an excellent medium for a variety of It is an excellent medium for a variety of teaching techniques which make the teaching techniques which make the classroom into a stimulating learning classroom into a stimulating learning environment.environment.

The rhymes help children regain The rhymes help children regain vocabulary.vocabulary.


Mother Goose has been enjoyed by Mother Goose has been enjoyed by children since 1697.children since 1697.Mother Goose rhymes are an important Mother Goose rhymes are an important part of American culture, and as such part of American culture, and as such should be taught. should be taught. Mother Goose rhymes and songs helps Mother Goose rhymes and songs helps students practice the linking of the sounds students practice the linking of the sounds and the speed reading, e.g.: and the speed reading, e.g.: Three Blind MiceThree Blind Mice (Angela, 2004)(Angela, 2004)

““Mamamia! It’s a nightmare!”Mamamia! It’s a nightmare!”

to check on Internet at least 10 American folk soto check on Internet at least 10 American folk songsngs

to check on Internet about to check on Internet about Raffi;Raffi;

to watch the films of to watch the films of Shrek I Shrek I and and Shrek IIShrek II;;

to download the lyrics for to download the lyrics for Six Little DucksSix Little Ducks

to make a riddle from a nursery rhymeto make a riddle from a nursery rhyme

make a little book with lyrics variation in any of thmake a little book with lyrics variation in any of the nursery rhymes; (e nursery rhymes; (I’ve been working on the railroad I’ve been working on the railroad vs. vs. I’ve been studying in the classroomI’ve been studying in the classroom))

““I am driven nuts!I am driven nuts!””

make a big book with the introduction of some make a big book with the introduction of some Mother Goose (see example)Mother Goose (see example)

except for memorizing and performing the except for memorizing and performing the required 40 pieces of Mother Goose, perform required 40 pieces of Mother Goose, perform one of the 40 nursery rhymes in a rock-and-roll one of the 40 nursery rhymes in a rock-and-roll style style (Angela said, “Are you driving me nuts?”)(Angela said, “Are you driving me nuts?”)

To present a project (e.g.: Green Grass To present a project (e.g.: Green Grass Grows All Around)Grows All Around)

Make a worksheet out of a nursery rhymeMake a worksheet out of a nursery rhyme

Media Introduced by Dr. ChangMedia Introduced by Dr. Chang

Raffi;Raffi;

Barney’s Rhyme TimeBarney’s Rhyme Time

Mother Goose Rocks (http://www.motherMother Goose Rocks (http://www.mothergooserocks.com/ )gooserocks.com/ )

Yellow SubmarineYellow Submarine

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!

ConclusionConclusion

The Mother Goose rhymes offer a wealth of The Mother Goose rhymes offer a wealth of topics, and a wealth of springboards to learntopics, and a wealth of springboards to learning vocabulary and other language skills. Afing vocabulary and other language skills. After almost two hundred years, they still hold ter almost two hundred years, they still hold children’s interest and provide ways to learn children’s interest and provide ways to learn about their world. (Karen Galeano, 1983)about their world. (Karen Galeano, 1983)

Peter Peter Pumpkin EaterPeter Peter Pumpkin Eater

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eaterPeter, Peter, pumpkin eater

Had a wife but couldn’t keep herHad a wife but couldn’t keep her

He put her in a pumpkin shellHe put her in a pumpkin shell

And there he kept her very wellAnd there he kept her very well

Jack SprattJack Spratt

Jack Spratt could eat no fat,Jack Spratt could eat no fat,His wife could eat no lean;His wife could eat no lean;

And so between the two of them,And so between the two of them,They licked the platter clean. They licked the platter clean.

Little Miss MuffetLittle Miss Muffet

Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffetLittle Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet

Eating her curds and wheyEating her curds and whey

Along came a spider who sat on beside herAlong came a spider who sat on beside her

And frightened Miss Muffet awayAnd frightened Miss Muffet away

Humpty DumptyHumpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wallHumpty Dumpty sat on a wall

Humpty Dumpty had a great fallHumpty Dumpty had a great fall

All the king’s horses and all the king’s menAll the king’s horses and all the king’s men

Couldn’t put Humpty together againCouldn’t put Humpty together again

Mary had a Little LambMary had a Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb,Mary had a little lamb,Little lamb, little lamb,Little lamb, little lamb,Mary had a little lamb,Mary had a little lamb,

Its fleece was white as snowIts fleece was white as snow

And everywhere that Mary went,And everywhere that Mary went,Mary went, Mary went,Mary went, Mary went,

Everywhere that Mary wentEverywhere that Mary wentThe lamb was sure to goThe lamb was sure to go

Jack & JillJack & Jill

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of waterJack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water

Jack fell down and broke his crown Jack fell down and broke his crown

And Jill came tumbling afterAnd Jill came tumbling after

Then up got Jack and said to Jill Then up got Jack and said to Jill

As in his arms he took her,As in his arms he took her,

““Brush off that dirt for you’re not hurtBrush off that dirt for you’re not hurt

Let’s fetch that pail of water.”Let’s fetch that pail of water.”

Three Blind MiceThree Blind Mice

Three blind miceThree blind miceThree blind miceThree blind miceSee how they runSee how they runSee how they runSee how they run

They all run after the farmer’s wifeThey all run after the farmer’s wifeWho cut off their tails with a carving knifeWho cut off their tails with a carving knifeDid you ever see such a thing in your lifeDid you ever see such a thing in your life

As three blind miceAs three blind mice

Six Little DucksSix Little Ducks

Six little ducksSix little ducksThat I once knewThat I once knew

Fat ones, skinny ones,Fat ones, skinny ones,Fair ones, tooFair ones, too

But the one little duckBut the one little duckWith the feather on his backWith the feather on his back

He led the othersHe led the othersWith a quack, quack, quackWith a quack, quack, quack

Quack, quack, quack,Quack, quack, quack,Quack, quack, quackQuack, quack, quack

He led the othersHe led the othersWith a quack, quack, quackWith a quack, quack, quack

I am a Little Tea PotI am a Little Tea Pot

I am little tea pot I am little tea pot

Short and stoutShort and stout

Here is my handleHere is my handle

Here is my spoutHere is my spout

When I get all steamed upWhen I get all steamed up

I just shoutI just shout

Tip me over and pour me outTip me over and pour me out

I’ve been Working on the RailroadI’ve been Working on the Railroad

I’ve been working on the railroad all the living long dayI’ve been working on the railroad all the living long dayI’ve been working on the railroad just to pass the time awayI’ve been working on the railroad just to pass the time away

Can’t you hear the whistle blowing Can’t you hear the whistle blowing Rise up so early in the mornRise up so early in the morn

Can’t you hear the captain shouting, Can’t you hear the captain shouting, ““Dinah, blow your horn”.Dinah, blow your horn”.

Dinah, won’t you blow? (x2)Dinah, won’t you blow? (x2)Dinah, won’t you blow your horn? Dinah, won’t you blow your horn?

Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah.Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah.Someone's in the kitchen, I know.Someone's in the kitchen, I know.

Someone's in the kitchen with DinahSomeone's in the kitchen with DinahStrumming on the old banjo.Strumming on the old banjo.

I’ve been Studying in the I’ve been Studying in the ClassroomClassroom

I’ve been studying in the classroomI’ve been studying in the classroomAll the live long dayAll the live long day

I’ve been studying in the classroomI’ve been studying in the classroomJust to pass the time awayJust to pass the time away

Can’t you hear the teacher shouting,Can’t you hear the teacher shouting,““Jackie, stop dreaming” (x2)Jackie, stop dreaming” (x2)Jackie, stop dreaming (x2)Jackie, stop dreaming (x2)

Jackie won’t you stop day dreaming…Jackie won’t you stop day dreaming…

Let’sLet’s

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