Grade 1 Lesson 18: Peter and the Wolf 3
StartWoodwind Family, String Family, Percussion FamilyGrades(s):
Grade 1
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Watch and Listen to “Peter” Played by the String Family
- Watch the String Family Play Peter’s Theme
- Color or Draw Peter and the String Family
- Watch and Listen to “The Hunting Party”
- Watch and Listen to the Oboist Play “The Hunters” Theme
- Option 1: Color or Draw The Hunting Party
- Option 2: Color or Draw The Photographers and the Oboe
- Listen to the Timpani Play
- Option 1: Color or Draw The Rifles and the Timpani
- Option 2: Color or Draw The Photographers Cameras and the Timpani
- Review the Story of Peter and the Wolf
- Optional: Explore the Peter and the Wolf Unit
Objectives
- I can recognize the themes for "Peter," "The Hunters" and "Rifles."
- I can name the instruments used for the themes.
Teaching Procedures
Watch and Listen to "Peter" Played by the String Family
Copy LinkWatch and listen to "Peter," played by the string family.
Play the video again, and this time try singing along with Peter's theme.
Watch the String Family Play Peter's Theme
Copy LinkWatch the violin play Peter's theme.
Color or Draw Peter and the String Family
Copy LinkIf you have a printer, download the worksheet Peter and the String Family.
Print the words and color the pictures.
If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of Peter and color it. You can try to draw the string instruments too!
"Peter" is played by the string family.
Print the words Peter on your picture. Label the string family if you drew one.
Watch and Listen to "The Hunting Party"
Copy LinkWatch and listen to "The Hunters Arrive" theme and "The Hunters Rifles."
Play the video again, and this time try marching along with "The Hunters" theme.
Play the video again, and this time try singing along with "The Hunters" theme.
Watch and Listen to the Oboist Play "The Hunters" Theme
Copy LinkWatch and listen to the oboe and orchestra play "The Hunters Arrive" theme.
- Option 1: we stick with the original Hunting Party so the Hunters would be played by the oboe.
- Option 2: we introduce the Photographers so the photographers would be played by the oboe.
Option 1: Color or Draw The Hunting Party
Copy LinkIf you have a printer, download the worksheet The Hunters Melody Worksheet.
Print the words and color the pictures.
If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of "The Hunters" and color it. You can try to draw the woodwinds and trumpet too!
The Hunters are played by the woodwinds and the trumpet.
Print the words The Hunters on your picture. Label the woodwinds and trumpet if you drew one.
Option 2: Color or Draw The Photographers and the Oboe
Copy LinkIf you have a printer, download the worksheet The Photographers Theme.
Print the words and color the pictures.
If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of "The Photographers" and color it. You can try to draw the woodwinds and trumpet too!
The Photographers are played by the woodwinds and the trumpet.
Print the words The Photographers on your picture. Label the woodwinds and trumpet if you drew one.
Listen to the Timpani Play
Copy LinkListen to the timpani play.
- Option 1: we stick with the original Hunting Party so the rifles would be played by the timpani.
- Option 2: we introduce the Photographers so the cameras would be played by the timpani.
Option 1: Color or Draw The Rifles and the Timpani
Copy LinkIf you have a printer, download the worksheet Hunters and Rifles Worksheet.
Print the words and color the pictures.
If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of "The Rifles" and color it. You can try to draw the timpani too!
'The Rifles' are played by the timpani.
Print the words The Rifles on your picture. Label the timpani if you drew one.
Option 2: Color or Draw The Photographers Cameras and the Timpani
Copy LinkIf you have a printer, download the worksheet The Photographers Cameras
Print the words and color the pictures.
If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of "The Cameras" and color it. You can try to draw the timpani too!
'The Cameras' is played by the timpani.
Print the words The Cameras on your picture. Label the timpani if you drew one.
Review the Story of Peter and the Wolf
Copy LinkWatch the story of Peter and the Wolf. (Review)
Can you remember the names of some of the instruments?
Can you retell the story in your words?