Middle School Song Writing 2: Piggyback Song
Teaching Procedures
Read the lyrics of song #78 She Waded in the Water
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Sing song #78 She Waded in the Water
The song “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” has often been used as a melody for piggyback songs.
Sing song #78 She Waded in the Water.
Sing "Pink Pajamas" to the same melody
Sing “Pink Pajamas” to the same melody.
Sung to the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.
Pink Pajamas
I wear my pink pajamas in the summer when it’s hot.
I wear my flannel nightie in the winter when it’s not.
And sometimes in the springtime
And sometimes in the fall
I slip between the covers with nothing on at all!
Glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory what’s it to ya,
Balmy breezes blowin’ though ya
With nothing on at all.
Read the lyrics of the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Explore songs and choose your new melody - sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
Explore songs and choose your new melody.
Sing the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame".
Read the lyrics of the song "Clementine"
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Explore songs and choose your new melody - sing "Clementine"
OPTIONAL - Play "Clementine" on ukulele
Do you have a ukulele at home?
If you do, play "Clementine" on ukulele.
It uses just two chords, F and C7
There is a whole ukulele section on this website, with links to some fun pop songs.
Read the lyrics of the song "There's a Hole in My Bucket"
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Explore songs and choose your new melody - sing "There's a Hole in My Bucket"
Explore songs and choose your new melody.
Sing the song "There's a Hole in My Bucket".
OPTIONAL - Play "There's a Hole in My Bucket" on ukulele or recorder
Do you have a ukulele at home?
If you do, try playing "There's a Hole in My Bucket" on ukulele.
If you have a recorder at home, try playing "There's a Hole in My Bucket" on recorder.
There is a Recorder section on this website too!
Use the search engine to explore shorter songs
You could also use a shorter song for your new piggyback song. If you don't know these songs, use the search engine to find recordings of them.
Frère Jacques (Are you Sleeping)
Twinkle Twinkle
BINGO
Row Row Row Your Boat
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Choose a tune from one of the songs you’ve explored and write your own song
Choose a tune from one of the songs you’ve explored and write your own song.
You can use one of the starter ideas given or you can invent your own.
If you have time, write more than one verse.
My mother...
I don’t like.....
My teacher...
Home school.....
Stay home...
Homework is.....
If you have a printer, you can use the worksheet in Supporting Resources.
If you don't have a printer, just write the assignment on lined paper. Illustrate if you like!
Review Lesson 1
Review Lesson 1.
Keep a list of the songs you like from each lesson and sing them for fun!
If you have a printer, you can print the worksheet in Supporting Resources.
If you don't have a printer, write your song on paper.
Assessment ideas
Your teacher will tell you what is required for the assessment.
Suggestions:
Send a copy of your new piggyback song.
Music education is important!
Music education is important, whether you are learning in a school or learning at home!
Music IS literacy
A note to parents, teachers, principals and administrators.
Music education is important for all learners.
For more details, copy and paste these links into your browser:
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2013/09/the-importance-of-keeping-the-beat/
Https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1656&context=stu_hon_theses
https://www.luther.edu/oneota-reading-journal/archive/2012/learning-literacy-through-music/
Https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/663701/SA-DECS-Fluency-doc.pdf
