Topic 17

Question 1

Which specific organic law modifies the Organic Law 2/2006 (LOE) within the Spanish legal framework?

Answer 1

The Organic Law 3/2020 (LOMLOE) of 29th December.

Question 2

What is the primary objective of Primary Education regarding language learning according to the legal framework?

Answer 2

The acquisition of a basic communicative competence in a foreign language.

Question 3

Which 2022 decree establishes the Primary Education curriculum for the Community of Madrid?

Answer 3

DECREE 61/2022.

Question 4

According to Zumthor, songs belong to which category of poetry?

Answer 4

Popular poetry.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of popular poetry according to the source material?

Answer 5

Exploiting the sound potential of language and enjoying it.

Question 6

How is the act of ‘humming’ defined in relation to language production?

Answer 6

It is a form of musical production that is closer to song than to plain speech.

Question 7

What term did Murphey (1992) use to describe songs as a replacement for the affective speech students may lack?

Answer 7

Adolescent motherese.

Question 8

Piaget characterized singing as an example of which type of language?

Answer 8

Egocentric language.

Question 9

Krashen suggests that the involuntary repetition of songs is a manifestation of which Chomskyan concept?

Answer 9

Language Acquisition Device (LAD).

Question 10

Why is the short, self-contained nature of songs a psychological advantage in the classroom?

Answer 10

They can be handled efficiently within the timeframe of a single lesson.

Question 11

How do songs affect the learning environment for shy students?

Answer 11

They encourage participation and provide confidence by reducing individual exposure.

Question 12

What pedagogical benefit refers to the practice of language patterns without the student’s explicit awareness?

Answer 12

Hidden practice.

Question 13

According to Brewster, Ellis, and Girard (2002), how do songs affect the teacher-student dynamic?

Answer 13

They reduce the distance between teacher and pupils through fun and light-hearted activities.

Question 14

In what way do songs serve as a precedent for autonomous reading according to Angelo Nobile?

Answer 14

They motivate and prepare children for the later listening of stories.

Question 15

How do songs contribute to a child’s interest in poetry?

Answer 15

By providing a spontaneous, short-text encounter with poetry through music and games.

Question 16

What factor allows songs to develop verbal creativity in students

Answer 16

Lyrics can be lengthened or used to create parallel stories.

Question 17

Into which three main types does Brewster classify songs for the EFL classroom?

Answer 17

Action songs, traditional songs, and pop songs.

Question 18

What is the central idea behind the effectiveness of action songs?

Answer 18

Language is learned more deeply when students match words to physical movements.

Question 19

According to Murphey (1992), action songs allow language to be encoded in which specific way?

Answer 19

Kinaesthetically.

Question 20

What are ‘skipping rhymes’?

Answer 20

Rhymes used by children to perform actions while jumping rope in groups.

Question 21

Which type of counting rhyme is used to eliminate children when deciding who is ‘it’?

Answer 21

Dipping rhymes (or dips).

Question 22

What distinguishes ‘finger rhymes’ from other action songs?

Answer 22

They involve actions performed only with the hands.

Question 23

Why are traditional songs considered ‘authentic material’?

Answer 23

They belong to the popular literature of English-speaking cultures.

Question 24

What is a pedagogical use for riddles besides language practice?

Answer 24

Integrating other areas of knowledge, such as mathematics.

Question 25

Name a traditional song mentioned that is used specifically to teach parts of the body.

Answer 25

Head and shoulders.

Question 26

What is the primary advantage of using pop songs with older children?

Answer 26

They provide a sense of achievement and discourage the feeling that the material is 'childish'.

Question 27

What tool can teachers use on Spotify to ensure pop song lyrics are age-appropriate?

Answer 27

The 'explicit' label.

Question 28

What is a major benefit of allowing students to select the songs for a lesson?

Answer 28

It fosters a warmer atmosphere and increases student involvement.

Question 29

In the context of worksheet techniques, what is the 'blanks' method?

Answer 29

Inserting gaps in the lyrics for students to fill in while listening.

Question 30

Describe the 'Spot the differences' technique for song lyrics.

Answer 30

Changing original words in the lyrics so students must identify the incorrect ones by listening.

Question 31

How does the 'Strips of paper' technique work?

Answer 31

Lyrics are cut into lines, and students must put them in the correct order while listening.

Question 32

What is the 'Sentence halves' technique?

Answer 32

Cutting lyric lines in half and asking students to match the parts before checking against the song.

Question 33

How does a teacher use the 'How many times?' technique?

Answer 33

Students are asked to count how many times a specific, recognizable word is repeated in a song.

Question 34

What can a teacher use to trigger student 'Speculation' about a song before playing it?

Answer 34

The song title, keywords from the lyrics, or pictures of the artist.

Question 35

How can song lyrics be used to practice reading skills?

Answer 35

By treating the text as a poem or diary entry and asking comprehension questions.

Question 36

What is the purpose of 'musical exercises' like mingles?

Answer 36

Using music to set the pace for movement, with tasks assigned when the music stops.

Question 37

How should a teacher maximize group work during song-based activities?

Answer 37

By asking pairs or small groups to exchange ideas before providing the final answers.

Question 38

What are 'segmental features' in the context of pronunciation?

Answer 38

Individual sounds, specifically vowels and consonants.

Question 39

What are 'suprasegmental features' in pronunciation?

Answer 39

Sounds in connected speech, including stress, rhythm, and intonation.

Question 40

Which specific traditional song is mentioned as useful for teaching animal noises and segmental sounds?

Answer 40

Old MacDonald.

Question 41

Why is English classified as a 'stress-timed' language?

Answer 41

Accented syllables tend to occur at fairly regular intervals.

Question 42

Why is Spanish classified as a 'syllable-timed' language?

Answer 42

Syllables occur at more or less regular intervals regardless of stress.

Question 43

What process in English modifies the phonemic pattern of words, often resulting in weak forms?

Answer 43

Vowel weakening.

Question 44

Which phonemic symbol represents the weak vowel sound frequently found in English songs?

Answer 44

The schwa /ə/

Question 45

What is a 'cumulative song'?

Answer 45

A song where students must remember and repeat previous responses before adding a new one.

Question 46

How do counting songs help with language retention?

Answer 46

By emphasizing conscious memory work through forward or backward sequencing.

Question 47

Define 'role-play songs' as used in the EFL classroom.

Answer 47

Songs that narrate a story where students act out the different characters.

Question 48

What is one requirement for a song to effectively teach culture according to the text?

Answer 48

It should contain explicit references to the history, culture, or geography of English-speaking countries.

Question 49

How can songs be used as a springboard for writing projects?

Answer 49

By using the topic of the song as the basis for a debate followed by a composition.

Question 50

What is a 'finger rhyme'?

Answer 50

A short poem or song involving actions performed only by the hands.

Question 51

Why does the source recommend clapping while singing?

Answer 51

To help students develop a natural sense of rhythm.

Question 52

What is the benefit of choral repetition when singing in class?

Answer 52

It allows everyone to speak at once, which reduces the anxiety of shy students.

Question 53

According to the text, what occurs to consonant clusters in connected speech in songs?

Answer 53

They are often simplified, especially when words end in alveolar sounds.

Question 54

How can a teacher use the song title to stimulate classroom interaction?

Answer 54

By asking students to speculate what the song might be about.

Question 55

What is the function of songs like 'The Rainbow' in Primary Education?

Answer 55

To teach specific semantic fields, such as colors, in a memorable way.

Question 56

In the context of Primary Education goals, what does 'communicative competence' involve?

Answer 56

Being able to understand and convey messages in daily-life situations through speech and writing.

Question 57

Why are Disney songs highlighted as a resource for the classroom?

Answer 57

They are appealing background tracks that serve as suitable pop song sources.

Question 58

What is the main pedagogical reason for changing the pace of a lesson with a song?

Answer 58

To maintain or renew pupils' motivation and energy.

Question 59

How do songs assist in identifying student language needs?

Answer 59

They can reveal areas of weakness that require further language work.

Question 60

What role does imagination play in song-based activities?

Answer 60

Students can develop it by making comparisons with reality or creating parallel stories.