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Why People Love Older Songs More

Older music is overshadowing new releases on streaming platforms.
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Many people like to listen to old songs. These songs were made a long time ago. New songs are made every day. But people still love to play old music. Old songs remind them of happy times.

Artists work very hard to make new music. They hope people will listen. But old songs are easy to find. Songs like "Lush Life" are popular again. Even children enjoy music from before they were born.

Original news source: Music streaming: Why we're listening to so many old songs – BBC News (BBC)

๐ŸŽง Listen:

๐Ÿ“– Vocabulary:

1. remind
2. choose
3. famous
4. enjoy
5. artists
6. hope
7. listen
8. popular
9. music
10. hard

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

1. Let's talk about our favorite songs. What songs do you like?
2. Who likes to dance? Show us your dance moves!
3. Do you play any musical instruments? Let's pretend to play a guitar.
4. What sounds do you hear right now in the classroom?
5. Can you hum a song that you like? Let's listen to each other hum.

๐Ÿค” Comprehension Questions:

1. What do old songs remind people of?

2. Are new songs made every day?

3. Do artists want people to listen to music?

4. Are old songs easy to find?

5. Is "Lush Life" a famous song?

6. Do kids enjoy music from before they were born?

7. Why do people choose old music?

๐ŸŽงโœ๏ธ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Many people like to to old . These songs were made a long time ago. New songs are made every day. But people still love to play old . Old songs remind them of . Artists work very hard to new music. They hope people will listen. But old songs are easy to find. Songs like "Lush Life" are popular . Even enjoy music from before they were born.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think people like to listen to music?
2. Do you have a favorite old song? Which one is it?
3. How do you feel when you hear music?
4. Do you like to sing along with songs? Why or why not?
5. What is a song you listened to recently?
6. Are there any songs that remind you of your family?
7. How do new songs sound different from old songs?
8. Would you like to create your own song? What would it be about?
9. Do you think music can make people happy?
10. What makes a song your favorite?
11. Do you like fast songs or slow songs? Why?
12. How does music make boring activities more fun?

Individual Activities

๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’ญ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. remind
2. choose
3. famous
4. enjoy
5. artists
6. hope
7. listen
8. popular
9. music
10. hard

Meanings

(A) to like something
(B) to pick something
(C) to wish for something
(D) sounds that people make and hear
(E) liked by many
(F) known by many people
(G) people who create art
(H) to hear on purpose
(I) not easy
(J) to make you remember

๐Ÿ”ก Multiple Choice Questions:

1. How do songs remind people?
(a) They make people remember good times.
(b) They give people candy.
(c) They are small and fluffy.
(d) They sing by themselves.
2. What do artists do?
(a) They bake cakes.
(b) They make new music.
(c) They fly airplanes.
(d) They sleep all day.
3. Why do people enjoy old songs?
(a) They are very spicy.
(b) They remind them of happy times.
(c) They can jump high.
(d) They talk to fish.
4. What happens with new songs?
(a) They are made every day.
(b) They turn into cars.
(c) They swim in the ocean.
(d) They grow on trees.
5. Why are old songs popular?
(a) They are invisible.
(b) They dance on their own.
(c) People choose to play them.
(d) They speak different languages.
6. What is "Lush Life"?
(a) It is a new kind of ice cream.
(b) It is a movie.
(c) It is a type of bird.
(d) It is a famous song.
7. What do kids do with old music?
(a) They paint it purple.
(b) They put it in a box.
(c) They drive it to school.
(d) They enjoy it.
8. Why do artists hope for?
(a) They hope cars will fly.
(b) They hope dogs can talk.
(c) They hope people will listen.
(d) They hope fish can walk.

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ True or False Questions:

1. Kids dislike music from before they were born.
2. People like to listen to old songs.
3. "Lush Life" is an unknown song again.
4. New songs are forgotten every day.
5. Old songs are easy to find.
6. Old songs remind people of sad times.
7. Artists work hard to make new songs.
8. People choose to play older music.

Writing Questions:

1. Write about a song that makes you happy.
2. Why do you think people remember old songs?
3. Write a list of your top three favorite songs.
4. How does music make you feel?
5. Describe a time when you heard a song and smiled.

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