This song is available on Etienne's Grammar Jams. This song is also available as an Individual Song Download
"To Be" is a contagious rock song that targets the comprehension and manipulation of the verb"to be" in the present and past tense. This song also exposes the important use of contractions in sentences with the verb "to be."
This catchy tune is great for ESL learners as the verb "to be" is one of the most fundamental verbs in the English language, and is a natural springboard for teaching adjectives.
The Grammar Jams Teacher's Guide contains all the directions and dance movements to this song.
To be or not to be,
Get off your seat
C'mon sing it with me
I am, I was,
I'm who I was
You are, you were,
that's who you are
I am, I was,
you are, you were
I am, I was,
you are, you were
I was a boy, now I am a man
You were always my friend, you're my biggest fan
To be or not to be,
Get off your seat
C'mon sing it with me
He is, he was,
that's who he is...
She is, she was...
He was happy...
To be or not to be,
Get off your seat
C'mon sing it with me
We are, we were...
They are, they were...
I am...
You are..
He is...
She is...
We are...
You are...
They are...
This song is available on Etienne's Grammar Jams.
The remaining lyrics of the song, along with extension activities and worksheets, are available on Etienne's Grammar Jams CD with Teaching Manual. This song is also available as an Individual Song Download
