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Grade 5 Back to School – Lesson 1

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Concepts(s):
Beat, Dynamics, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low), Time SignatureThemes(s):
Eras in Music, Classical
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Introduction

In this lesson, you will:

  1. Play Poison Rhythm 3/4
  2. Play along with “Contradance” by Mozart
  3. Discuss How tos and What ifs
  4. Teach “Jump In! Jump Out!”
  5. Learn the actions for “Jump In! Jump Out!” (kids demo)
  6. Teach “My Hat”
  7. Learn the actions for “My Hat”
  8. Do the actions and sing “My Hat”
  9. Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for “My Hat”
  10. Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for “My Hat”
  11. Option 1: Play “My Hat” on Ukulele or Guitar
  12. Option 2: Play “My Hat” on Boomwhackers
  13. Play Rhythm Racer (level 11 3/4 h.)
  14. Optional: Play SING-O!

Extensions

About the ‘Back to School’ Lessons

Different school districts have different start dates, ranging from the end of July to after Labor Day. The Musicplay song sequence is designed to begin in the first week of September. For teachers whose schools start earlier than September, there are five ‘Back to School’ lessons provided. If your school year begins in August, start with ‘Back to School’ lesson 1. Once September begins, regardless of your start date, use the ‘September Week 1’ lesson.

Objectives

  • I can read rhythms in 3/4 time.
  • I can create and play using body percussion or instruments.
  • I can sing and move to music.