Grade 4 Extra Lesson November
Teaching Procedures
Play "Rhythm Racing"
Play the game to review the following rhythms: quarter-note, eighth-note pair, quarter-rest, half-note, four sixteenth notes
Review "My Bonnie"
This song can be used as a fun song or as a “stretch” during a class or rehearsal.
Do the actions while singing "My Bonnie"
Begin the song sitting down. Each time you sing a word that begins with the letter B, change position. The first time you sing a B word, stand up. The next time you sing a B word, sit down. Continue in this way throughout the song. When you sing the song faster, it becomes more of a challenge. Have fun!
Instrument Substitution with "My Bonnie"
Choose a variety of non-pitched percussion instruments. Assign one instrument to each of the following words: "Bonnie", "Ocean", "Bring Back", and "To Me". Have students play the rhythm of the word when it is heard in the song.
Play the recording and have students follow along, noticing and responding to any tempo changes.
Rotate instruments so each student gets a chance to try all four.
Sort the Tempo Words
Sort the tempo words from slowest to fastest. Try "My Bonnie" with the different tempo words.
Play "Four Corners" - Instruments of the Percussion Family
Review instruments of the percussion family with the game "Four Corners".
Percussion Family Worksheets
Teach "Pepperoni Pizza" Body Percussion
Optional: Transfer "Pepperoni Pizza" to Bucket Drums
Optional: Transfer "Pepperoni Pizza" to Bucket Drums
Create a Pizza Pattern
Create a pizza word rhythm pattern. Use body percussion, non-pitched percussion instruments, or bucket drums to play your pattern.
Optional: Review the choreography for "Thankful"
Optional: Do the choreography with “Thankful”
Optional: Play the “Pass the Pumpkin” game
Play the game "Pass the Pumpkin" using a variety of rhythm flashcards. Use this opportunity to review the rhythms students have learned so far this school year.