Half the World Away by Oasis

"Half the World Away" is a song by a band called Oasis. In this song, the singer talks about feeling unhappy with where he is living and wanting to find a better place. He dreams of being somewhere far away where he can feel happier and more at peace. The singer feels stuck and wishes he could fly away to a place that feels more like home to him.

He talks about the struggles in his life and how he wants to leave them behind. The singer wants to find a place where he can be himself and feel free. The song has a slow, gentle tune that matches the feelings of longing and hope. Even though he is sad about his current situation, he still has hope that he will find a better place someday.

The song reminds us that it's okay to dream about a better future and to keep hoping for happiness, even when things are tough. It teaches us that everyone has moments when they feel like they need a change and that it's important to keep looking for what makes us happy.

  1. What is the name of the band that sings "Half the World Away"?
  2. Why does the singer feel unhappy in the song?
  3. What kind of tune does the song have?
  4. Why do you think it is important to keep hoping for happiness, even when things are tough?
  5. Can you think of a place that makes you feel happy and at peace? Describe it.

Let's go to Manchester

Hi! My name is Sam, and I am 8 years old. I just got back from a super cool trip to Manchester! Do you know what's awesome about Manchester? It’s the place where the band Oasis became famous. My dad loves their music, so we went to see some really neat places related to the band.

We visited a place called The Oasis Exhibition. It had lots of pictures and stuff from when the band started. There was even a guitar that one of the band members played! I learned that Oasis was really big in the 1990s. My dad told me all about their songs, and we listened to them in the car on the way there.

Then, we went to a place called the Manchester City Stadium. It’s not just for soccer, but also for big concerts. Oasis played there a lot. I imagined how cool it would be to see a concert with lots of people singing together. It was really fun and I took lots of pictures!

After that, we got some yummy food at a café nearby. I had a big sandwich and a milkshake. It was a fantastic day, and I can’t wait to tell my friends all about it!

  1. Who is the author of this blog post?
  2. What famous band is mentioned in the post?
  3. Why did Sam visit Manchester with his dad?
  4. How did Sam feel about the trip to Manchester?
  5. What might you learn if you visited The Oasis Exhibition?

My Favourite Band

Hi everyone! I want to tell you about my favorite band, Oasis. They are super cool, and their music makes me really happy. My dad always plays their songs in the car, and now I love them too.

One of my favorite songs by Oasis is "Wonderwall." It has a really nice tune, and I like to sing along with it. Did you know that Oasis is from England? They started playing music in the 1990s. The two main people in the band are brothers, and their names are Noel and Liam Gallagher. Sometimes they argued a lot, but they still made amazing music together.

Another cool fact is that Oasis was one of the biggest bands in the world. They played huge concerts with thousands of people. I think it would be awesome to see them live one day. Their music is so good, and it makes me feel happy and excited. I hope you can listen to them too and enjoy their songs as much as I do!

  1. Why does the writer like the band Oasis?
  2. What is the writer's favorite song by Oasis?
  3. Can you name the two main people in Oasis?
  4. Why do you think the writer feels excited listening to Oasis?
  5. How would you feel if you saw Oasis live in concert, and why?

Timeline Activity

After learning all about Half the World Away by Oasis, your job is to create a timeline of Oasis's music career. You could add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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