In One Republic’s song “Rescue Me”, Ryan Tedder wants to know if he still has the support of his ex-girlfriend, for he remains in love with her. However, the video shows a young boy, the protagonist, being chased by a group of bullies older than him. When he seems to have no escape, he begins to dance and discovers that he has powers, which he will use to overcome them.
Edvibe/Progressme Lesson
HIGHER INTERMEDIATE/UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
Perfect for adolescents (15-19 years old)
4 Sections:
1 Warm Up: Listening to the song for gist.
2 Lyrics practice: Listening to the song for detail.
3 Video discussion: Bulling, ‘fight, flight or freeze’ response.
4 Additional Materials: How to deal with a bully.
