Middle School Lesson 19A – song-based lesson
StartOur Musical World, Dreams, North America, South America, Central AmericaGrades(s):
Middle School
Extra Details:
Grades
Song Type
Chords
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Teach “George Washington Bridge”
- Do the movement activity with “George Washington Bridge”
- Review “Hold On To Your Dream”
- Review the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
- Do the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
- Teach “De colores”
- Learn about the song “De colores”
- Review the translation of “De colores”
- Optional: Play “De colores” on ukulele/guitars
Extension:
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 move to music.
- I can perform a choreographed dance.
- I can sing a song in Spanish.
Teaching Procedures
Teach “George Washington Bridge”
Copy LinkTeach “George Washington Bridge” by rote. Play the game. Use this as a fun warm-up activity. In the second lesson, try
this at different speeds.
Do the movement activity with “George Washington Bridge”
Copy LinkTeach the song in unison. When they know it well, divide the class into three groups. One group sings all the “George’s”, one group sings all the “Washington’s,” and one group sings all the “bridges”. Stand up when it is your turn to sing. Sing at different speeds using the correct tempo terms.
Review “Hold On To Your Dream”
Copy LinkReview the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
Copy LinkDo the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
Copy LinkTeach “De colores”
Copy LinkTeach the song by rote. If the language is difficult for you, use the audio and teach by rote. Use the pause button after each phrase and have the students repeat.