Cognitive activities through lyrics

Most of the times, students in English classes are not able to support their answers or opinions. This means that leaners are more focused on memorizing the answer about a certain question or exercise, but they are not informed about where the answer comes from or why is that the answer. Most of the daily topics addressed in an English lesson require the inference, opinions from learners in order to explore thoroughly different points of view and ways of expression. Taking into account what was previously mentioned, it was established to develop an appropriate level of argumentation in learners’ answers. The four skills (e.g. Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening) also need to be included. Paul and Elder (2006) claimed that Socratic Questioning (SQ) is an essential element that can give students the opportunity to learn the answer of a question or an exercise, but sharing the origins of that answer in their own words. Furthermore, English songs work as a necessary resource to enhance the motivation of students and encourage them to participate in class discussions