Grade 5 Lesson 31
StartBeat, Dynamics, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low)Themes(s):
Sea Songs
Extra Details:
Themes
Rhythm
Tone Set
Grades
Chords
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Warm up with ti-ticka rhythms
- Review “Silly Sailor”
- Review the partner movement for “Silly Sailor”
- Do the movements and sing “Silly Sailor”
- Teach “The Wellerman”
- Learn the choreography for “The Wellerman”
- Do the choreography and sing “The Wellerman”
- Optional: Play “The Wellerman” on Boomwhackers
- Play rhythms at different dynamics
- Teach (or review) “Old Woman”
- Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for “Old Woman”
- Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for “Old Woman”
- Option 1: Play “Old Woman” on the ukulele or guitar
- Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Old Woman”
Extensions
Musicplay is a menu. The teacher is not expected to teach every song or activity. Choose the songs and activities from the list that will best fit your schedule and the needs of your students.
Objectives
- I can sing and create movement to a song.
- I can define and use dynamic terms in music.
Teaching Procedures
Warm up with ti-ticka rhythms
Copy LinkReview “Silly Sailor”
Copy LinkThis song is a traditional sea shanty, often sung when raising a sail, or raising the anchor. (Referred to when you sing “up she rises”) There are four verses recorded in this arrangement, but many more can be found. Have your students create new verses for the song.
Read the rhythms and sing the note names for the song. This would also be an excellent rhythm erase or rhythm dictation for later.
Review the partner movement for “Silly Sailor”
Copy LinkAdd movement to “Silly Sailor”. Have each student find a partner and do the movement suggested to go with the song or have them create their own.
Do the movements and sing “Silly Sailor”
Copy LinkTeach “The Wellerman”
Copy Link“Soon May the Wellerman Come“, also known as “Wellerman” or “The Wellerman“, is a folk song in ballad style first published in New Zealand. This brand new arrangement by John Jacobson features alternative and humorous lyrics specifccaly composed for young singers.