I do warm up activities with my students all of the time. They are usually only 4 to 6 versus per stanza and we use the same stanza all week. Helps build vocabulary and helps them remember and use english.
Usually they do not rhyme or have a nice rhythm, but I can usually tie gestures to each line. This really helps students remember when you connect a gesture to it.
I gave you some examples of gestures I might do with the first stanza. But, you are on your own for the other two.
So about a hotel:
Week 1: DO NOT say what is in the ( ) just do it
Excuse me, I am tired. (Yawn and stretch out big)
I am looking for a hotel. (Act like you are searching)
Do you know where a hotel is? (Can �t think of anything)
The hotel is down the road, you say? (Point down the road)
Thank you.
Week 2:
Excuse me, is this The Laurent Hotel?
I am tired and need a room.
Nonsmoking please.
By the way, nice hotel!
Week 3:
Wow! This hotel is nice.
My room is huge!
I wonder if this hotel has room service.
Oh well. I need to sleep!
