Agreeing with Music

Lead-in

  • What is the last song you’ve listened to?
    • What were you doing at the moment? 

Presentation

Pre

  • How do you feel when you are forced to listen to music you don’t like? 

Top Down

  • What is the text about? Read it and find out.
  • The Impact of Music on Academic Performance
  • How Music Choices Reflect Personality Traits
  • Students’ Music Preferences for Different Activities
  • The Impact of Music on Academic Performance
  • How Music Choices Reflect Personality Traits
  • Students’ Music Preferences for Different Activities

In a recent classroom discussion, students shared their music preferences for various tasks. Emily enjoys classical music while studying, finding it soothing and helpful for concentration. Bruna agreed, saying, “So do I. Classical music provides a peaceful background for homework.”

For workouts, Mark prefers upbeat pop music, which keeps him motivated. Sarah added, “Me too. Pop music’s rhythm helps me maintain a steady pace during runs.”

When drawing or writing, Lisa and John favor instrumental music. “I like ambient music while drawing,” said Lisa. John agreed, “I go for instrumental rock when writing.”

During chores, Maria and David turn to dance tracks to make tasks more enjoyable. “Dance music makes cleaning fun,” said Maria. David agreed, “Me too. It makes time fly when tidying up.”

However, some students prefer silence for certain tasks. Anna and Michael need quiet for reading and complex subjects. “I can’t concentrate on reading with any background music,” said Anna. Michael added, “I don’t either. Silence helps me focus better.”

The discussion showed that music preferences vary, with each student finding what works best for their activities.

Bottom Up

  • True or False

Example: Emily and Bruna both prefer classical music while studying. > True

  1. Mark and Sarah enjoy pop music while drawing or writing.
  2. Lisa prefers ambient music while drawing, while John enjoys instrumental rock when writing.
  3. Maria and David prefer dance tracks while doing household chores.
  4. Anna and Michael find classical music helpful for concentrating on reading.
  5. The discussion showed that all students prefer the same type of music for their activities.
  1. Mark and Sarah enjoy pop music while drawing or writing. False
  2. Lisa prefers ambient music while drawing, while John enjoys instrumental rock when writing. True
  3. Maria and David prefer dance tracks while doing household chores. True
  4. Anna and Michael find classical music helpful for concentrating on reading. False
  5. The discussion showed that all students prefer the same type of music for their activities. False

Post

  • What type of music do you listen to when you’re…
    • Driving?
    • Studying?
    • Cleaning your house?
    • Happy?
    • Sad?

Target Language

So, Neither and Too

                              Agreeing to an affirmative statement                                                                                          Agreeing to a negative statement

  • I can go to the concert.
    • Me too.
    • So can I.
  • I’m a big fan of Aerosmith.
    • Me too.
    • So am I.
  • I love rock&roll.
    • Me too.
    • So do I.
  • I used to listen to a lot of country music.
    • Me too.
    • So did I.
  • I can’t go to the play tonight.
    • Me neither.
    • Neither can I.
  • I’m not a big fan of Aerosmith.
    • Me neither.
    • Neither am I.
  • I don’t like samba.
    • Me neither.
    • Neither do I.
  • I didn’t use to like music.
    • Me neither.
    • Neither did I.

Controlled Practice

  • Choose the correct response to agree with each statement. Only one answer is correct.

  1. I don’t like broccoli.

    • a) So do I.
    • b) Me neither.
    • c) Neither can I.

  2. She plays the piano very well.

    • a) So am I.
    • b) So do I.
    • c) Me neither.

  3. I am not ready for the test.

    • a) So do I.
    • b) Me neither.
    • c) Neither am I.

  1. They can’t attend the meeting.

    • a) Neither can I.
    • b) So do I.
    • c) Me neither.

  2. I went to the museum yesterday.

    • a) Me neither.
    • b) So did I.
    • c) Neither did I.

  3. He isn’t feeling well.

    • a) Neither am I.
    • b) So can I.
    • c) Me neither.

  1. I don’t like broccoli.

    • a) So do I.
    • b) Me neither.
    • c) Neither can I.

  2. She plays the piano very well.

    • a) So am I.
    • b) So do I.
    • c) Me neither.

  3. I am not ready for the test.

    • a) So do I.
    • b) Neither can I.
    • c) Neither am I.

  1. They can’t attend the meeting.

    • a) Neither can I.
    • b) So do I.
    • c) Me neither.

  2. I went to the museum yesterday.

    • a) Me neither.
    • b) So did I.
    • c) Neither did I.

  3. He isn’t feeling well.

    • a) Neither am I.
    • b) So can I.
    • c) I’m either.

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. He doesn’t like brigadeiro…
  2. I love playing video games, and…
  3. I didn’t like the movie, and…
  4. I can swim really well, and…
  5. I wasn’t feeling well yesterday, and…
  6. I’m excited for the weekend, and…

Production

  • Agree or disagree with the following topics. Ask a classmate or the teacher if they agree with you.

Example: So do I! I totally agree with the first one because… What about you?

  • I have never fallen in love.
  • I hate sushi.
  • I never go to night clubs.
  • I believe cats are better than dogs.
  • I am an introverted person.
  • I can play the piano.

Homework

Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

Example: She isn’t ready yet, (so am I / neither am I / so can I). > She isn’t ready yet, (so am I / neither am I / so can I).

 
  1. She loves chocolate, (so do I / neither do I / so am I).
  2. He can’t play the guitar, (so can I / neither can I / too I can).
  3. They are going to the party, (so am I / so do I / so can I).
  4. I don’t like spicy food, (neither do I / too do I / so am I).
  5. We can speak Spanish, (neither can they / so do they / so can they).
  1. She loves chocolate, (so do I / neither do I / so am I).
  2. He can’t play the guitar, (so can I / neither can I / too I can).
  3. They are going to the party, (so am I / so do I / so can I).
  4. I don’t like spicy food, (neither do I / too do I / so am I).
  5. We can speak Spanish, (neither can they / so do they / so can they).

Fill in the blanks with “so,” “neither,” or “too” to complete the sentences correctly.

Example: I don’t drink coffee, and ______ does she. > I don’t drink coffee, and neither does she.
  1. I like pizza, and ______ does my brother.
  2. She can’t swim, and ______ can her sister.
  3. They’re tired, and I am ______.
  4. He doesn’t enjoy horror movies, and ______ do I.
  5. We’re planning a trip, and ______ are they.
  1. I like pizza, and so does my brother.
  2. She can’t swim, and neither can her sister.
  3. They’re tired, and I am too.
  4. He doesn’t enjoy horror movies, and neither do I.
  5. We’re planning a trip, and so are they.

Combine the following pairs of sentences using “so,” “neither,” or “too” to form a single, coherent sentence.

Example: You can’t attend the meeting. He can’t attend the meeting. > You can’t attend the meeting, and neither can he.
  1. She likes reading. I like reading.
  2. They don’t travel often. We don’t travel often.
  3. He can play chess. She can play chess.
  4. I’m excited about the new project. They’re excited about the new project.
  5. We didn’t enjoy the play. They didn’t enjoy the play.
  1. She likes reading, and so do I.
  2. They don’t travel often, and neither do we.
  3. He can play chess, and so can she.
  4. I’m excited about the new project, and so are they.
  5. We didn’t enjoy the play, and neither did they.

Put the words in the correct order

Example: and / excited / am / too / I / she / is > She is excited, and I am too.

  1. can / she / speak / so / I / French / can
  2. he / not / I / tired / am / neither / is
  3. do / likes / neither / I / cats / doesn´t / he
  4. can / swim / so / can / they / I 
  5. doesn’t / watch / neither / TV / she / do / I
  1. She can speak French, so can I.
  2. He is not tired, neither am I.
  3. He doesn’t like cats, neither do I.
  4. They can swim, so can I.
  5. She doesn’t watch TV, neither do I.

Find and correct the mistakes.

  1. A: I don’t like coffee. B: So don’t I.
  2. A: She can swim well. B: Neither can I.
  3. A: He isn’t going to the party. B: I am too.
  4. A: They were happy with the results. B: So were we too.
  5. A: I haven’t finished my homework. B: Neither didn’t I.
  1. A: I don’t like coffee. B: Neither do I.
  2. A: She can swim well. B: So can I.
  3. A: He isn’t going to the party. B: Neither am I.
  4. A: They were happy with the results. B: So were we.
  5. A: I haven’t finished my homework. B: Neither have I.

Writing

Write a short text about your similarities to some family members of yours. 

Example: I’m very intelligent and so is my mother. My brother, on the other hand..