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Looking to use Grade 4 Lesson 16 in your Grade 4 classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat, Woodwind Family, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low)

You'll also cover the themes of: Building Character (SEL)

Grade 4 Lesson 16

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will:

  1. Play rhythm racer (sixteenth notes)
  2. Echo sing d m s d’ patterns in C Major
  3. Teach “Clock Round”
  4. Do the movements while singing “Clock Round”
  5. Sort the rhythms for “Clock Round”
  6. Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for “Clock Round”
  7. Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for “Clock Round”
  8. Teach “Music is the Language”
  9. Learn about the country style
  10. Watch the live performance of “Stand Up” by Sugarland
  11. Teach the choreography for “Stand Up” by Sugarland
  12. Do the choreography for “Stand Up” by Sugarland
  13. Complete a listening log for “Se non fusse la sperenza”
  14. Introduction to the recorder family
  15. 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.

Play rhythm racer (sixteenth notes)

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Game Used: Rhythm Racer

Play rhythm racer (sixteenth notes)

Echo sing d m s d' patterns in C Major

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Practice Item Used: do mi so do’ (d m s d’)

Echo sing d m s d' patterns in C Major

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Teach "Clock Round"

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Song Used: Clock Round

Teach "Clock Round"

This 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"

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Song Used: Clock Round

Do the movements while singing "Clock Round"

Create 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.

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Sort the rhythms for "Clock Round"

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Song Used: Clock Round

Sort the rhythms for "Clock Round"

Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for "Clock Round"

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Song Used: Clock Round

Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for "Clock Round"

Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for "Clock Round"

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Song Used: Clock Round

Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for "Clock Round"

Teach "Music is the Language"

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Song Used: Music Is the Language

Teach "Music is the Language"

This 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.

Learn about the country style

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Learn about the country style

Watch the live performance of "Stand Up" by Sugarland

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Song Used: Stand Up – Performed by Sugarland

Watch the live performance of "Stand Up" by Sugarland

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Teach the choreography for "Stand Up" by Sugarland

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Song Used: Stand Up – Performed by Sugarland

Teach the choreography for "Stand Up" by Sugarland

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Do the choreography for "Stand Up" by Sugarland

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Song Used: Stand Up – Performed by Sugarland

Do the choreography for "Stand Up" by Sugarland

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Complete a listening log for "Se non fusse la sperenza"

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Listening Selection Used: Se non fusse la speranza

Complete a listening log for "Se non fusse la sperenza"

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Introduction to the recorder family

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Instrument Song Used: The Different Types of Recorders

Introduction to the recorder family

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Optional: Start your recorder program

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Instrument Song Used: Just B

Optional: Start your recorder program

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