Grade 5 Lesson 31
Teaching Procedures
Review “Silly Sailor”
This song is a traditional sea shanty, often sung when raising a sail, or raising the anchor. (Referred to when you sing “up she rises”) There are four verses recorded in this arrangement, but many more can be found. Have your students create new verses for the song.
Read the rhythms and sing the note names for the song. This would also be an excellent rhythm erase or rhythm dictation for later.
Review the partner movement for “Silly Sailor”
Add movement to “Silly Sailor”. Have each student find a partner and do the movement suggested to go with the song or have them create their own.
Teach “The Wellerman”
“Soon May the Wellerman Come“, also known as “Wellerman” or “The Wellerman“, is a folk song in ballad style first published in New Zealand. This brand new arrangement by John Jacobson features alternative and humorous lyrics specifccaly composed for young singers.
Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Old Woman”
Creative Ideas: Sing each verse as written, but instead of singing the refrain, have students improvise using CDE GA C’.