Wake me Up When September Ends by Green Day
ESL Lesson PlansWake me Up When September Ends by Green Day

Wake me Up When September Ends by Green Day

This lesson plan is designed for teens and adults at B1–B2 level and uses Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends” to explore English vocabulary and emotional expression. The lesson guides students through a variety of exercises, including a listening activity, gap-fill lyrics, matching phrases with meanings, and discussion and reflection questions. Students practice comprehension, learn figurative language, and share personal experiences, making the lesson both linguistically and emotionally engaging.

Skills

  • Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music, etc.
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Based on CEFR
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1

Warm up.

What kind of music do you listen to when you feel sad or thoughtful?
2

Listen to the song. How does the music make you feel?

3

Fill in the gaps in the lyrics.

4

Match the phrases from the lyrics to their meaning in the song.

5

Discuss the questions with your group.

6

Reflect on the question. Share your answer with the group.