Grade 3 Lesson 9
StartBeat, Key Signature, Time SignatureThemes(s):
Peace
Extra Details:
Concepts
Themes
Rhythm
Tone Set
Time Signature
Grades
Curriculum Links
Holidays
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Play Which Rhythm Do You Hear? (3/4 time)
- Complete the rhythm sort for “Bells in the Steeple”
- Review “Bells in the Steeple”
- Teach “Old Brass Wagon”
- Play the “Old Brass Wagon” game
- Learn about sixteenth notes using “Old Brass Wagon”
- Write the rhythms for “Old Brass Wagon”
- Teach “Nothing but Peace”
- Learn about the song “Nothing but Peace”
- Learn the first bucket drumming pattern for “Nothing but Peace”
- Learn the second bucket drumming pattern for “Nothing but Peace”
- Learn the third bucket drumming pattern for “Nothing but Peace”
- Play the bucket drumming arrangement for “Nothing but Peace”
- Read the poem “In Flanders Fields”
- Listen to “Remember Flanders Fields”
- Play the Major Minor Game
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 play with music.
- I can listen to and reflect on music.
- I can identify instrument families (woodwind).
Teaching Procedures
Play Which Rhythm Do You Hear? (3/4 time)
Copy LinkPlay the game "Which Rhythm Do You Hear?" to remember 3/4 time.
Complete the rhythm sort for "Bells in the Steeple"
Copy LinkReview "Bells in the Steeple"
Copy LinkDepending on the reading abilities of your students, teach the song by rote or have the students read the solfa and the rhythms.
Teach "Old Brass Wagon"
Copy LinkThis song is included so that the new rhythm (sixteenth notes) can be taught. Teach the song by rote and teach the dance.
Play the "Old Brass Wagon" game
Copy LinkForm a single circle with pairs of students. All the students join hands and perform the first two verses as the words suggest - circle right, then circle left. On verse 3, all students take four small steps into the center of the circle and then four steps back. Repeat. On verse 4, the students drop hands and turn to face their partner. Swing with right elbows for four counts, and left for four. Repeat. On verse five, partners do-si-do twice. On verse six, partners join hands in “skating” position and promenade around the circle.
Learn about sixteenth notes using "Old Brass Wagon"
Copy LinkWrite the rhythms for "Old Brass Wagon"
Copy LinkTeach "Nothing but Peace"
Copy LinkTeach one verse by rote. This is repetitive so it will be easy for the students to learn the additional verses.
Learn about the song "Nothing but Peace"
Copy LinkLearn the first bucket drumming pattern for "Nothing but Peace"
Copy LinkUse buckets or desks and learn pattern 1 for "Nothing but Peace." Watch the video, then practice pattern one for "Nothing but Peace."
Learn the second bucket drumming pattern for "Nothing but Peace"
Copy LinkUse buckets or desks and learn pattern 2 for "Nothing but Peace."
Watch the video then practice the pattern.
Learn the third bucket drumming pattern for "Nothing but Peace"
Copy LinkUse buckets or Desks and Learn Pattern 3 for "Nothing but Peace."
Watch the video then practice the pattern.
Play the bucket drumming arrangement for "Nothing but Peace"
Copy LinkPlay buckets with the entire song "Nothing but Peace."
Read the poem "In Flanders Fields"
Copy LinkListen to "Remember Flanders Fields"
Copy LinkListen to the song "Remember Flanders Fields."
Discuss with the students what the song is about.
Ask students to tell:
- how does the song make you feel?
- what do you think the song is about?
- On Nov. 11th, what do you do to show that you remember our veterans?
There is a shift from a major tonality to minor at the end of each chorus. When listening to the song, you may want to ask if the students notice anywhere that the song changes.