Answers and an explanation for each question appear once you add this activity to your own library.

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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For the teacher

1. Teach these 10 music words in 5 to 7 minutes before writing.

2. Check the answers together on screen or ask pairs to read aloud.

🎒 For the learner

1. First, look at the 10 music words and read each word aloud.

2. Next, type or click the correct answer for each exercise below.

🎵 Module 1: Music Words Practice

Let's learn and practice 10 music words today!

Unit Words (10 Words):

🎸 guitar 🎹 piano 🥁 drum 🎻 violin 🎶 song 🎤 singer 💿 album 🎧 headphones 📻 radio 🔊 volume

Put the words in the right order

Rewrite the sentence. Put the words in the right order and add a period.

Question 1

plays / She / piano / the

____ (Write the full sentence here...)

Question 2

Turn / volume / down / the

____ (Write the full sentence here...)

Question 3

listens / He / headphones / with

____ (Write the full sentence here...)

Question 4

like / I / song / this

____ (Write the full sentence here...)

Fill in the blanks with the word bank

Choose the right word from this box to complete each sentence.

Word Bank: singer album guitar violin radio

Question 1

A person who sings songs with their voice is a ______.

____ (Type word...)

Question 2

A collection of many songs together on one CD or app is an ______.

____ (Type word...)

Question 3

A wooden instrument with six strings is a ______.

____ (Type word...)

Question 4

A small instrument with four strings that you play with a stick is a ______.

____ (Type word...)

Question 5

In the car, we turn on the ______ to hear music and news.

____ (Type word...)

Choose the correct word

Read each meaning and select the best word.

1. You hit this round instrument with two sticks to make a loud rhythm:

____ a. drum ____ b. violin ____ c. album

2. You put these over your ears so other people cannot hear your music:

____ a. volume ____ b. headphones ____ c. guitar

3. This large musical instrument has 88 black and white keys:

____ a. piano ____ b. drum ____ c. radio

4. Turn this button or slider up when you want the sound to be louder:

____ a. singer ____ b. song ____ c. volume

Match the question to the answer

Choose the answer that fits each question. The answer does not repeat the question word.

1. "Can your brother play the drum?"

Pick the right answer:

____ a. Yes, he makes loud beats with two sticks. ____ b. So I do not wake anyone up in the house. ____ c. No, it is old, but it plays morning news well.

2. "Why are you wearing headphones right now?"

Pick the right answer:

____ a. Yes, he makes loud beats with two sticks. ____ b. So I do not wake anyone up in the house. ____ c. No, it is old, but it plays morning news well.

3. "Is that a new radio on your kitchen shelf?"

Pick the right answer:

____ a. Yes, he makes loud beats with two sticks. ____ b. So I do not wake anyone up in the house. ____ c. No, it is old, but it plays morning news well.

✍️ Module 2: Writing Task

Now let's write about music with your own words!

Your Writing Task

"Write 5 sentences about the music you and your family like."

Write 30-50 words in total.

Sentence Starters

Start each of your 5 sentences with one of these lines:

• I listen to ...
• I like the song ...
• My friend plays the ...
• My mum / dad does not ...
• At home we ...

Checklist

Before you send your text, check that you have all 5 things:

____ One thing you listen to ____ One song or singer you like ____ What a friend plays ____ A negative sentence ____ One thing your family does

Write your 5 sentences

30-50 words

Type your 5 sentences in the box below. Use the sentence starters to help you write.

____ (Type your 5 sentences here... 1. I listen to ... 2. I like the song ... 3. My friend plays the ... 4. My mum / dad does not ... 5. At home we ...)

ℹ️ Tip: Make sure you write full sentences with capital letters and periods.

🌟 Module 3: Model Answer

Read this example to see how the 5 sentences work together.

Model Text 47 words

I listen to pop music on the radio every morning. I like the song "Happy" by my favourite singer. My friend plays the guitar in a small band. My dad does not like loud drums at night. At home we turn down the volume and sing together.

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Useful phrases and why they work

Here are 5 useful phrases from the model text. Read each short note to help your writing.

Phrase 1

listen to pop music

Always put the word "to" after "listen". Do not say "listen music".

Example: I listen to rock music on my phone.

Phrase 2

favourite singer

"Favourite" means the one you like best of all.

Example: Taylor Swift is my favourite singer.

Phrase 3

plays the guitar

Put the word "the" before the name of an instrument when you play it.

Example: She plays the piano very well.

Phrase 4

does not like

Use "does not like" for one person like dad, mum, he, or she.

Example: My mum does not like jazz.

Phrase 5

turn down the volume

This means make the sound quiet so it does not hurt your ears.

Example: Please turn down the volume of the radio.

Music and Instruments: Writing Practice

How to use this lesson

🎵 Module 1: Music Words Practice

Put the words in the right order

Fill in the blanks with the word bank

Choose the correct word

Match the question to the answer

✍️ Module 2: Writing Task

"Write 5 sentences about the music you and your family like."

Sentence Starters

Checklist

Write your 5 sentences

🌟 Module 3: Model Answer

Useful phrases and why they work

listen to pop music

favourite singer

plays the guitar

does not like

turn down the volume

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