In literature, ‘home’ is often more than a physical place, it’s a metaphor. With imagery like “handprints on the front steps”, the lyrics to this song evoke a strong feeling of nostalgia.
This brokenness inside me might start healing.” “I thought if I could touch this place or feel it “The House That Built Me” by Miranda Lambert Update: Thanks everyone for all the comments and shares! Since this subject resonated so much with y’all I made a sequel post, 15 More Songs to Use in ELA, check it out after you read this one 🙂 Songs to Use in ELA 1. Does it go without saying to always preview songs & their videos for content before sharing them? (Just covering myself here, folks!) Music videos can be distracting, and sometimes inappropriate. Most of the time, students just listen to the music. I’m going to link to the YouTube videos of these songs for your convenience, but please know that I do not always show music videos in my class. Hakuna matata, hakuna matata ( There are no problems, there are no problems)Īre you interested in climbing Kilimanjaro? See our Dates & Prices.Want to expose students to new songs, or make them think about old songs in a completely new way? Using music in the classroom is a great way to engage students, so here are some songs to use in ELA, and some ways to use them. Wakaribishwa, hakuna matata ( All are welcome, there are no problems) Watu wote, hakuna matata (Everybody, there are no problems ) Nchi yenye amani, hakuna matata ( Country of peace, there are no problems) Nchi ya maajabu, hakuna matata (Country of wonder, there are no problems ) Kenya nchi nzuri, hakuna matata (Kenya is a nice country, there are no problems ) Kenya yetu, hakuna matata (Our Kenya has no problems) Wageni, mwakaribishwa (Foreigners, you’re welcome) Them Mushroom’s original lyrics are translated below: Harrison wrote the song using the same simple phrases to teach Swahili to foreigners. There were two tourists trying to speak Swahili and practicing basic conversational phrases. The song’s creation stemmed from a conversation that the band leader, Teddy Harrison, overheard while performing in a hotel in Mombasa.
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