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9 to 5
Dolly Parton
Practice prepositions and everyday work vocabulary through a classic song about routine, ambition, and fairness.
Warm-up
Warm-up Questions
Discuss both questions before listening to the song. Click each circle when you finish.
Do you know Dolly Parton?
Vocabulary
Match The Words To Their Meanings
Click a word to select it, then click its meaning to match them. You can also drag the word to the correct meaning. Use Listen to hear the word. Click a placed word to return it.
tumble
folks
yawn
9 to 5
barely
drive someone crazy
shatter
ladder
to fall or move quickly and without control
an informal word for people
to open your mouth when you are tired
a job with regular daytime working hours
only just; almost not
to make someone very annoyed or upset
to break suddenly into many small pieces
an object with steps used for climbing
Vocabulary practice
Use The New Words
Discuss each question and try to use the new vocabulary. Click each circle when you finish.
Who drives you crazy?
What time do you work?
When do you yawn?
What helps someone climb the ladder at work?
Listen
Listen To The Song
Listen to the song before starting the lyrics activities.
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Final Step
Check All Answers
When you finish the song activities, check all your answers at once.
Wrap-up
Talk About The Song
Discuss each question after listening to the song. Click each circle when you finish.
Is your boss out to get you sometimes?
Is it easy to work from 9 to 5?
Do you want a promotion at work?
What can make a job better?
Homework
Express Yourself
Write or record your answer, then save your work.
Homework Prompt
Do you like your job? Why or why not? Do you work a lot? Is your routine easy?
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