Tier 2 Activity 1 – Changing lyrics to express feelings

Unit 1
Speaking
Tier 2
Activity 1
Stressed word form
S2.1.1

Meaning

Emphasis

stress given to a word or words when speaking to indicate particular importance

S2.1.2 Emphasise the subject, then verb, then object

Hi and welcome to Unit 1 Tier 2 Activity 1. Please follow the button below for the next part of the activity.

This activity involves changing words to change the meaning of the sentences.

Emphasis is used to make certain words stand out. This can be done through volume or pitch. In a sentence it shows the listener what part is important. So in written form we will use bold to show which word to stress. Check the example below.

Subject stress

I heard that you’re settled down

Verb stress

I heard that you’re settled down

Object stress

I heard that you’re settled down

Changing the tone gives a different sort of stress.

Subject stress

I heard that you’re settled down

Verb stress

I heard that you’re settled down

Object stress

I heard that you’re settled down

Subject Stress

Practice using emphasis on the Bold words.

I heard that you’re settled down

That you found a girl and you’re married now.

I heard that your dreams came true.

Guess she gave you things I didn’t give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain’t like you to hold back or hide from the light.

Verb Stress

Practice using emphasis on the Bold words.

I heard that you’re settled down

That you found a girl and you’re married now.

I heard that your dreams came true.

Guess she gave you things I didn’t give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain’t like you to hold back or hide from the light.

Object Stress

Practice using emphasis on the Bold words.

I heard that you’re settled down

That you found a girl and you’re married now.

I heard that your dreams came true.

Guess she gave you things I didn’t give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?

Ain’t like you to hold back or hide from the light.

Next
  • Introduction – 1 min

  • Emphasise the subject, then object, then verb using a stressed word form – 7 min

  • Change the subject, then object, then verb using a different word – 7 min
  • Change a word to express a personal feeling – 7 min
  • Assessment – Change a word from 4 different lines to express your feelings in spoken sentences – 7 min
  • Conclusion – self rating of activity enjoyment, motivation, usefulness – 1 min
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