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The
Beatles
In this lesson, you will learn about the Beatles, one
of the most iconic music bands of all time. Youll also
practice comparing and contrasting this band to some
other bands. Lets get started by sharing what you
know about the Beatles.
Pre-Reading
Quick Facts
BAND NAME:
A. Warm-Up Questions
The Beatles
NICKNAME:
FORMED IN:
QUOTE:
and understanding.
B. Vocabulary Preview
Paul McCartney
Match the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
form
schoolmate
audition
core
tour
come out
sign
fab
stadium
boycott
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
to commit to a contract
to stop supporting for a specific reason
to go from place to place
short for fabulous
a person you go to school with
the strongest / main part(s)
to demonstrate ones talents to someone
a large venue for shows or sporting events
to build into something
to be made available for buyers
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The Beatles
Famous People
Reading
1. John Lennon was 17 when he formed a band
called the Quarrymen. His band was made up
ofschoolmates from the Quarry Bank Grammar
School in Liverpool, England. Lennons band
played a mix of jazz, blues, and folk music. In
1957, Paul McCartney auditioned to be a guitarist
in Lennons band. The following year, George
Harrison joined, and the band began playing
rockand roll music. The Quarrymen broke up,
butthe core members kept playing together.
In1960, they became theBeatles.
2. T
he Beatles began touring around Europe. In 1962,
Ringo Starr became the new drummer. The band
released their first hit Love Me Do that same
year. The Beatles first album, Please Please Me,
came out in 1963. A year later, Love Me Do was
released in the US and became a #1 hit. Capitol
Records signed the Beatles in 1964. Nobody
expected the British group to do so well in the US.
3. M
usic fans went crazy for the Beatles after the
band appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
The term Beatlemania was born, and the young
musicians from England were nicknamed the
FabFour. In 1965, more than 55,000 people
filleda New York stadium to watch their concert.
The Beatles started making movies and went on
aworld tour.
4. 1
966 was the beginning of the end of Beatlemania.
The Beatles had tour troubles in the Philippines
and in Japan. When John Lennon called his band
more popular than Jesus, some people began
to boycott them. The Beatles played their final
concert on August 29, 1966. Between 1962 and
1970, the Beatles made over two dozen albums and
became the most popular rock bandofalltime.
Comprehension
A. Quiz Your Partner
B. Timeline
P
aul McCartney auditioned
for John Lennons band.
3. H
ow did the Beatles surprise
people in the music industry?
R
ingo Starr joined the Beatles as a drummer.
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The Beatles
Famous People
Vocabulary Review
Complete the sentences using vocabulary from page 1.
You may need to change the word forms.
1. The singers for a spot on the reality show.
2. The band is playing at a in the Phillipines.
3. Their first album before you were born.
4. That boy band on Youtube a record deal today.
5. The teens are all musicians with unfair concert ticket prices.
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The Beatles
Famous People
COMPARE
CONTRAST
just as
similarly
in the same way
likewise
however
while
although
in contrast
EXAMPLES
Fact or Fiction?
Guess whether the following statements are fact or fiction.
1. In 1964, the Beatles played 32 concerts in 19 days.
2. S
ome fans believed that Paul McCartney died
in the 60s and was replaced by a look-alike actor.
3. Yoko Ono had a bed inside John Lennons car.
4. The Beatles disliked Elvis Presley and American music.
5. The Beatles were against smoking.
6. Hey Jude was written by Paul McCartney for
Julian Lennon, whose parents were getting divorced.
7. Before joining the Beatles, Ringo Starr wanted to be a hairdresser.
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The Beatles
Famous People
Answer Key
LESSON DESCRIPTION:
LEVEL: Intermediate
Students read a brief bio about the Beatles. They share their own
Pre-Reading
A. WARM-UP QUESTIONS
Individual responses.
B. VOCABULARY PREVIEW
1. i
3. g
5. c
7. a
9. h
2. e
4. f
6. j
8. d
10. b
Quick Facts
Band name: The Beatles
Core members:
Comprehension
A. QUIZ YOUR PARTNER
Vocabulary Review
1.
auditioned
3.
came out
2.
stadium
4.
signed
5.
boycotting
1.
practice. If you have not practiced this before, work through a few
2.
3.
phrases that can be used, such as in the same way, at the same rate,
4.
5.
6.
Fact or Fiction?
B. TIMELINE
12.fact
3.
4.
67.fact
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