Grade 4 Lesson 25
StartBeat, Time SignatureThemes(s):
Our Musical World, Europe, Africa
Extra Details:
Concepts
Rhythm
Tone Set
Grades
Curriculum Links
Holidays
Chord Symbols
Chords
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Warmup with “Connaughtman’s Rambles”
- Memorize the shamrock rhythm patterns
- Read the poem “Deedle Deedle Dumpling”
- Optional: Complete a Worksheet Notating the Rhythm of the Poem
- Move to an Irish Reel
- Teach “Tue Tue”
- Learn the clap game for “Tue Tue”
- Sing and play the clap game “Tue Tue”
- Learn about Ghana
- Review “Scotland’s Burning”
- Review the movements to “Scotland’s Burning”
- Sing and do the movements to “Scotland’s Burning”
- Sort the rhythms for “Scotland’s Burning”
- Option 1: Play “Scotland’s Burning” on the Ukulele or Guitar
- Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangements for “Scotland’s Burning”
Extension:
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 read and play rhythms and melodies.
- I can listen and respond to music.
- I can create and perform an ostinato.
- I can sing a song from Ghana.
Teaching Procedures
Warmup with “Connaughtman’s Rambles”
Copy LinkMemorize the shamrock rhythm patterns
Copy LinkRead the poem “Deedle Deedle Dumpling”
Copy Link1 - Say the poem and step the beat.
2 - Learn about accented beats.
3 - Learn about 2/4 time signature.
4 - Figure out the rhythms of the poem.
5 - Do body percussion with the poem. Try the body percussion given or create your own.
6 - Create an ostinato. Divide the class into two groups. One group will decide how to perform the ostinato, and the other group the poem. Decide how to perform. Do you like it? Try it another way!
Optional: Complete a Worksheet Notating the Rhythm of the Poem
Copy LinkMove to an Irish Reel
Copy LinkCopy the movement or create your own!
Teach “Tue Tue”
Copy LinkThis song was sung and shared by Nana - a Canadian who was born in Ghana and lived in Botswana before coming to Canada. View the concept slides to see Ghana on the map and learn about the country. Add the clapping pattern above to the song or have your students create a new clapping pattern to the song.
Learn the clap game for “Tue Tue”
Copy LinkAdd a clapping pattern to the song. Have the students form a circle. Each student should turn to face a partner. The students pat thighs twice, then clap partner’s hands twice. Then they turn to face a new partner on the other side and repeat the actions.
Sing and play the clap game “Tue Tue”
Copy LinkLearn about Ghana
Copy LinkReview “Scotland’s Burning”
Copy LinkHave the students read the rhythm and letter names (or solfa) for the song. If you prefer, you can teach this as a rote song. Sing the song as a two-part round. When the students are successful in two parts, try it in three and then four parts.
Review the movements to “Scotland’s Burning”
Copy LinkSing and do the movements to “Scotland’s Burning”
Copy LinkSort the rhythms for “Scotland’s Burning”
Copy LinkOption 1: Play “Scotland’s Burning” on the Ukulele or Guitar
Copy LinkOption 2: Teach the Orff arrangements for “Scotland’s Burning”
Copy LinkCreative Ideas: Teach the students to play as well as sing the melody of the round. Then have the students improvise new melodies using C FGA C to use as variations between repetitions of the melody.