Grade 3 Lesson 31
StartBeat, Expression, TempoThemes(s):
1700s, Classical, Birds, Eras in Music, Animal Songs, Composers, Our Musical World, Indigenous, North America, Europe
Extra Details:
Concepts
Themes
Rhythm
Grades
Curriculum Links
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Play Along with “Variation 1”
- Learn About Mozart
- Read the Words for “Tinga Layo”
- Sing “Tinga Layo” and improvise during the B section
- Watch a Video about the Inuit Way of Life (add a disclaimer)
- Learn about the song “O Siem”
- Teach the first part of “O Siem” by rote
- Learn the choreography for “O Siem”
- Sing and do the movements for “O Siem”
- Listen to and watch “La Jongleuse”
- Optional: Complete the listening log for “La Jongleuse”
- Review “Swedish March” (mention the round)
- Review the actions with “Swedish March”
- Do the actions and sing “Swedish March”
- Review “Alouette”
- Review the Desk Drum Pattern for “Alouette”
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 move to music.
- I can improvise rhythms.
Teaching Procedures
Play Along with "Variation 1"
Copy LinkChoose body percussion, instruments or found sounds to play along.
Learn About Mozart
Copy LinkRead the Words for “Tinga Layo”
Copy LinkRead the words for the song "Tinga Layo."
You will sing this song, then you'll play instruments for 8 beats.
When you make up your rhythm as you go along, it's called improvising.
Sing “Tinga Layo” and improvise during the B section
Copy LinkListen to the song "Tingalayo."
When you've heard the chorus once, sing along.
Play the video again, and improvise on your instruments during the B sections.
Watch a Video about the Inuit Way of Life
Copy LinkWatch a National Geographic video about the Inuit.
If the link doesn't work for you, google "Inuit way of life national geographic."
Teacher note: Please preview this video before showing it to your students. It contains carcasses and tools used for hunting.
Learn about the song “O Siem”
Copy LinkTeach the first part of "O Siem" by rote
Copy LinkLearn the choreography for "O Siem"
Copy LinkSing and do the movements for "O Siem"
Copy LinkCan you remember the chorus? Sing and do the movements.
Listen to and watch "La Jongleuse"
Copy Link"La Jongleuse" means "The Juggler."
Watch the juggler perform to the music.
Play the video again, and try juggling with scarves. Toss from right to left hand. Then, toss from left to right hand. Can you toss your scarves in a way that fits with the music?
Optional: Complete the listening log for “La Jongleuse”
Copy LinkView the listening log.
If you can print, print a copy to complete.
If you don't have a printer, answer as many questions as you can on a plain piece of paper.
Listen to the performance above as needed to answer the questions.