As requested, here's the interactive version of another song-based activity. Should you enjoy these, I will continue developing new. Any ideas?

🎵 Song Task: "Used To"

Match the beginning of the sentences with their logical endings by writing the correct number in the box.

Beginning

1. A long time ago we used to be friends...

2. I used to rule...

3. Sweep the streets...

4. I used to roll...

5. I used to love her...

6. I used to love...

7. I used to love an...

8. I used to love this rock...

9. This used to...

10. This used to be my childhood...

11. This used to be the place...

12. You and me, we used to...

13. I want it, the way this...

14. I used to be an A student...

15. I used to go to parties...

Endings

An English girl and now I love a little German girl

But I haven't thought of you lately at all

But I had to kill her

Used to be

The world

And roll world

The dice

Italian girl, and now I love an Argentinean girl

Dream

I used to own

Be my playground

Be together, everyday together, always

I ran to whenever I was in need

I used to drink champagne

I never used to complain

✍️ Writing Task

Choose one of the bands mentioned (like Coldplay or No Doubt). Write a short paragraph about how their music or image used to be compared to now.

Gerunds and Infinitives

This activity is definitely the most popular I have developed. Here's the interactive version many people have requested! I look forward to your comments to generate a third version :)

Gerunds or Infinitives? - Song Lyrics

Listen to the tracks and complete the lyrics using the correct form of the verb (Gerund or Infinitive).

1. I want (break) free.

2. When I'm home everything seems (be) right.

3. Just try (not worry) you'll see them some day... and stop (cry) your heart out.

4. Do you want (know) a secret? Do you promise (not tell)? ... say the words you long (hear).

5. I can't help (fall) in love with you.

6. Keep (roll).

7. Remember (think) twice.

8. When I learn (fly).

9. How can you complain, if it's the way it's meant (be).

10. I tried my best (feed) her appetite... pretending (feel) the same.

11. One love, we get (share) it.

12. We started (live) in an old house.

13. The tiger's waiting (be) tamed.

14. I don't mind (spend) every day... ask her if she wants (stay) awhile.

15. Trying (keep) up with you.

16. I don't feel like (do) anything, I just want (lay) in my bed. Stop (pick) up my phone.

17. I can't stand (lose) you.

18. Soul starts (spin) again, I can't stop (feel).

19. Remember (let) her into your heart then you can start (make) it better.

20. I never meant (hurt) you, I never meant (lie).

Creative Writing Prompt

Pick one of the musicians from the lesson. Write a short review of their music. Include three things you enjoy doing while listening to them and three things you plan to do to learn more about them.

The Minion's past

Minions: Past Perfect Discovery

1. Watch & Tick

Before they met Gru, what had happened? (0:00 - 1:00)

Seen dinosaurs
Killed their first master
Met the Pharaoh
Built a world wonder
Been with Napoleon

2. What's the Grammar Rule?

Analyze this sentence:

"Before they met Gru, they had seen the Dinosaurs."

A. What is the tense of the blue verb?

B. What is the tense of the red verb?

C. Which action happened first?

Tip: Use Past Perfect for the "earlier" of two past actions.

3. Practice the Trailer

1. Before they (become) Gru's servants, the minions (serve) Dracula.

2. They (kill) Dracula by the time they (move) to the pole.

3. They (lose) their purpose, that's why Kevin (decide) to set out.

4. They (spend) a lot of time at sea before they (get) to New York.

4. Writing Task

Write about another adventure the Minions had before meeting Gru. Use at least two Past Perfect sentences.