In Conclusion, Once Again!

I'll be leaving (eventually) for my final class session with my speaking and listening students.  Here's the song I'll make them sing with me.  (I'm so mean!)

In Conclusion  ESL 142 Spring 2014

To the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Before singing, please circle the day of your final presentation and test.

ESL 142 001—circle Friday (May 23 from 10:30 to 12:30)

ESL 142 002—Circle Monday (May 19 from 11:00-1:00)

(first melody)

Our last day before our finals we prepare for sites unseen.

Singing  to a deaf Beethoven of such things as campus green.

He can’t hear the  syllable-stress code,

But were he living,  he’d comply,

Actively conducting surveys, following up each reply.

(first melody)

“In conclusion” are the two words passive listeners want to hear.

They’ve been sitting, waiting, hoping that the end would soon appear. 

Now it’s come, but let us be sure they don't hear, "That's it" or "Uh, I'm done."

Ending with a good conclusion has effects and can be fun.

If presenting “What’s active listening?” after explaining you can say,

“Thanks for being active listeners on this presentation day.”

(Second melody)

         

Monday/Friday morning, we’ll have our final.

          Right in this classroom we will meet.

          Meantime may your final tests

          All reach conclusions that are sweet.