The Beatles: Writing Activities
What do I know about The Beatles?
Write
five sentences.
You could write about:
- the names of the group members
- where they come from
- some of their famous songs
- if you like their music
- if your parents like their music
You could write about:
- the names of the group members
- where they come from
- some of their famous songs
- if you like their music
- if your parents like their music
You are the young John Lennon
You are the young Paul McCartney
Write Playscript (intermediate)
Write the dialogue for two scenes:
1. John, Paul and George tell their manager Brian Epstein they don't want Pete in the Beatles. Brian tries to persuade them against this decision.
2. Brian meets Pete Best to tell him the news. Pete Best wants to know why.
You can find background information here
Formal Report (advanced)
This task can
be completed as an individual or group
activity
You are an immigration officer in Hamburg in 1960. You suspect that The Beatles do not have the correct papers to live and work in Germany.
Write a short police report on one of the five The Beatles in Hamburg at that time. You can find further information here with details about Pete and Stuart here.
You can invent information but remember that you don't know the future!
You could use these headings:
Name/Age/Home City/Appearance
Personality/Health/Strengths/Weaknesses.
You are an immigration officer in Hamburg in 1960. You suspect that The Beatles do not have the correct papers to live and work in Germany.
Write a short police report on one of the five The Beatles in Hamburg at that time. You can find further information here with details about Pete and Stuart here.
You can invent information but remember that you don't know the future!
You could use these headings:
Name/Age/Home City/Appearance
Personality/Health/Strengths/Weaknesses.
Formal Letter
You are Brian Epstein in 1962. You are looking for a record contract for The Beatles.
Write to a record company and 'sell' the group. Write about:
- What each member of the group contributes e.g George Harrison is a great guitarist ...
- The Beatles sound - what makes it different?
- Why The Beatles will be a success.
Project & Webcast ideas
1. The early life of John Lennon
2. The Hamburg Years
3. The Lost Beatles
4. Beatlemania
5. The Break-up
