Grade 4 Lesson 17
StartBeat, Timbre of Unpitched Instruments, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low)Themes(s):
Our Musical World, Oceania
Extra Details:
Themes
Rhythm
Tone Set
Grades
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Play poison rhythm
- Complete a rhythm erase
- Review “Clock Round”
- Create accompaniment for “Clock Round”
- Optional: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Clock Round”
- Teach “Kookaburra”
- Optional: Play “Kookaburra” on Boomwhackers
- Learn about Australia
- Discuss the travelogue questions
- Teach “Bound for South Australia”
- Learn the choreography for “Bound for South Australia” (Part 1)
- Learn the choreography for “Bound for South Australia” (Part 2)
- Learn the choreography for “Bound for South Australia” (Part 3)
- Do the choreography for “Bound for South Australia”
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 poison rhythm
Copy LinkComplete a rhythm erase
Copy LinkClap all 4 rhythms. Click on a square to take one away.
Clap all 4 rhythms, including the missing one. Click on a square to take another away.
Clap all 4 rhythms, including the missing ones. Click on a square to take another away.
Clap all 4 rhythms, including the missing ones. Click on a square to take another away.
Invite 4 students to help you write the complete rhythm on the board. (Each does one square)
Ask the students if they can identify the song.
Review "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.
Create accompaniment for "Clock Round"
Copy LinkDivide the class into two or three groups, giving each group unpitched rhythm instruments. Play the round on instruments.
If one group has instruments made of wood (sticks, woodblocks), and the other group has instruments made of metal
(triangles, jingle taps), there will be some interesting sounds when you play the round. (The manipulative notes in the video can be found in the Beat & Rhythm Worksheet package on the song's page)
Optional: Teach the Orff arrangement for "Clock Round"
Copy LinkCreative Ideas: 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.
Teach "Kookaburra"
Copy LinkThis Australian round may be familiar to your students. It is a round that describes the sound of the kookaburra. It is a good reading song for your students, giving them an opportunity to practice reading sixteenth notes. This arrangement uses staccato, legato, and accents, so review what those symbols and terms mean. They are defined in the student books and digital resources, but if you don’t have either, read to the students from the teacher’s guide. Teach the song by rote or have the students read the rhythms and note names.