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What are some of the pros(good things) and cons(bad things- if any!) of listening to music?

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What does Nina Kraus say about music?

"Playing an instrument or singing, can help us do better in school and keep our brains sharp as we get older."

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What does music improve overall? (paragraph E)

Music improves concentration, memory, listening skills and overall language abilities.

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Do you believe music can help sick people get better?

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Gottfried Schlaug works with which type of patient?

Stroke patients

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Sum up the article in your own words

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Do you believe - "Playing an instrument or singing, can help us do better in school and keep our brains sharp as we get older." - why or why not?

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What did the study from Northwestern University show?

That playing a musical instrument can improve a person's hearing ability (B)

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Tell us about the two groups of people in the study from Northwestern University in paragraph B. Is it interesting?

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Why does Schaug think singing helps stroke patients to speak?

He isn't sure but music seems to active different parts of the brain, including the damaged parts.

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Are you a musician? Do you think this makes you a better or worse listener?

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What can't stroke patients say normally?

They cannot say their names, addresses or other information normally (D)

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Do you think there is a connection between music and language? Explain.

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