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While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat, Dynamics, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low)
In this lesson, we will:
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.
Sing the echo parts in "Welcome to Music".
Teachers: When students are very confident singing this song, let them take turns being the leader!
Teach by rote. If students are able, have them read the rhythms and the solfege/note names.
Form a circle. Pass a beach ball to the beat. If you have the beach ball on the word “you,” you’re out and sit down. You can also use “Icka Backa” to select racers. Pound fists, or tap shoulders of one student per beat. The student selected on the word “you” is racer one; the student opposite will also race. They speed walk around the circle, back to their own place. The first one to reach their place wins. They should then sit down so you know they’ve had turns.
Have students create accompaniment with unpitched instruments. The students in the kids demo below chose to have one student play each line. (Note: The printed manipulatives on their desks are available in the song under printables - Beat and Rhythm Worksheets page 4-5)
Read "In a Dark, Dark Wood " using dynamics. Try each line at a different dynamic level.
This song is included as a seasonal song for Halloween. Use the song to discuss mood in music. Play one verse of the song for the students. How does the music make them feel? Listen to the rest of the song and ask them to tell you what they think the song is about and how it makes them feel.