The EFL Playhouse: The Colors of Our Clothes

Oh, who is wearing [color]?
Oh, who is wearing [color]?
Please tell me if you can,
Oh, who is wearing [color]?

Oh, [name] is wearing [color]!
Oh, [name] is wearing [color]!
That's the color of her [article of clothing],
Oh, [name] is wearing [color]!

Insert a different name each round.

Teaching Tips:

Begin by using yourself as the example. Point to an item you are wearing and ask students what color it is. Teach second verse first.
Continue to sing about yourself, using three or four colors and items of clothing (until students are comfortable with song).
Select a student. Ask class, "What color is [name] wearing?" Sing song, after students respond. Repeat for two or three students.
Select a student. Begin to sing, "Oh, [name] is wearing"; stop and allow students to answer. Continue, pausing at the end of each line to await class response.
Select a student. Begin to sing. Stop at end of line, and point to one student. Await this students response.
Ask students, "Who is wearing [color]?" Allow several to respond. Repeat until all are comfortable.
Ask students, "Who is wearing [color & article of clothing]?" Repeat this activity until students are comfortable.
Introduce verse one. Allow students to answer before continuing with verse two.

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