Grade 4 Lesson 16
StartBeat, Woodwind Family, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low)Themes(s):
Building Character (SEL)
Extra Details:
Themes
Rhythm
Tone Set
Grades
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Play rhythm racer (sixteenth notes)
- Echo sing d m s d’ patterns in C Major
- Teach “Clock Round”
- Do the movements while singing “Clock Round”
- Sort the rhythms for “Clock Round”
- Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for “Clock Round”
- Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for “Clock Round”
- Teach “Music is the Language”
- Learn about the country style
- Watch the live performance of “Stand Up” by Sugarland
- Teach the choreography for “Stand Up” by Sugarland
- Do the choreography for “Stand Up” by Sugarland
- Complete a listening log for “Se non fusse la sperenza”
- Introduction to the recorder family
- Optional: Start your recorder program
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 read melodies and rhythms.
- I can sing and move to music.
- I can create movement to music.
Teaching Procedures
Play rhythm racer (sixteenth notes)
Copy LinkEcho sing d m s d' patterns in C Major
Copy LinkTeach "Clock Round"
Copy LinkThis round provides practice in part-singing for your students. It is also an excellent reading song. Have your students read the rhythms and note names. Sing the round in unison. When the students are very familiar with the song in unison, try it in parts.
Do the movements while singing "Clock Round"
Copy LinkCreate movement for this round. Divide the class into three groups. Each group will create movement for one part of the round. Have the students use movements that make them think of different kinds of clocks. Perform the round as a movement canon.
Sort the rhythms for "Clock Round"
Copy LinkOption 1: Complete the solfa challenge for "Clock Round"
Copy LinkOption 2: Complete the note name challenge for "Clock Round"
Copy LinkTeach "Music is the Language"
Copy LinkThis song introduces the idea that music is the universal language of the world. The song uses several contrasting styles, which will give you an opportunity to discuss musical styles with your students. The first time you have your students listen to the song, ask them to count and identify the different styles of music they hear. Teach the song by rote.