The Beatles: Activities & Quiz

Here are some fun activities about The Beatles. They are not tests!

Fill in the gaps to complete the words of these famous Beatles songs:


Listening
Writing
1. Imagine you are Paul McCartney. You have just met John Lennon for the first time at the Woolton Garden Fete . Write your diary entry for that day.

Use your imagination to invent anything you don't know.

You could mention
  • The Quarry Men and the music they played
  • John Lennon on stage - his singing and guitar playing
  • John's character (listen here for some suggestions)
  • The invitation to join the group

2. Work in groups of five. You immigration officers in Hamburg in 1960. You suspect that The Beatles do not have the correct papers to live and work in Germany.

You have the Hamburg photo and other information you will find on this site and through other research. Information on Pete and Stuart is here

Each member of the group writes a short police report on one of five The Beatles at that time: (John, Paul, George, Stuart, Pete).

Invent any details you don't know but remember that you don't know the future!


You could use these headings: Name/Age/Home City/Appearance/Personality/Health/Strengths/Weaknesses

3. 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 contributes
  • The Beatles sound
  • why The Beatles will be a success

Classroom activities

Read the related pages before starting these role-plays.
    Possible roles: John, Paul, George, Ringo, Pete Best, Pete's mum, George Martin, Brian Epstein.

    2. A television crew has come to Abbey Road to interview The Beatles just before they break up. Role play the scene in groups:

    Possible roles: John, Paul, George, Ringo, George Martin, Linda McCartney, Yoko Ono, TV interviewer, cameraman/woman

    How much do you know about The Beatles? Try our quiz

    And you can vote for your favourite Beatles album     here