Grade 5 Lesson 14
StartIntroduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Play along with instruments to “Trepak” from The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
- Do the scarf routine for “Trepak” from The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
- Optional: Play Trepak on Boomwhackers
- Complete a rhythm erase
- Review “Winter is Here”
- Option 1: Play “Winter is Here” on Ukuleles or Guitars
- Option 2: Teach the Orff Arrangement for “Winter is Here”
- Teach “Christmas Shopping Blues”
- Create movement and sing “Christmas Shopping Blues”
- Identify the whole rest
- Learn about the Blues form
- Learn about The 12 Bar Blues
- Optional: Complete a Worksheet About the 12 Bar Blues
- Teach “Campana sobre campana”
- Learn about the song “Campana sobre campana”
- Learn a body percussion sequence for “Jingle Bells” (Part 1 & 2)
- Sing “Jingle Bells Batmans Smells”
Extensions:
- C’est l’aviron
- Nutcracker Unit
- Handel’s Last Chance (Movie)
- Instrument Holiday Ideas (Boomwhacker, Body Percussion, Unpitched, Holiday Orff, Winter Orff, Recorder, Bucket Drumming)
- Christmas Units (Santa, Sacred, Secular)
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 describe the 12 bar blues.
- I can sing and move to music.
- I can sing a song in Spanish.
- I can read the rhythms of a song.
Teaching Procedures
Play along with instruments to "Trepak" from The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
Copy LinkDo the scarf routine for "Trepak" from The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
Copy LinkOptional: Play Trepak on Boomwhackers
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 "Winter is Here"
Copy LinkThis is a four part round. Be sure the students can sing the melody well in unison before trying it in parts. The first time you try having them sing in parts, have all the class sing the round in unison and you sing the round. If the class is successful, divide them into two groups. Have each group sing the round twice, with the second group beginning after measure two. When they are successful at this, try the round in three parts (as recorded) and then in four parts.
Option 2: Teach the Orff Arrangement for "Winter is Here"
Copy LinkCreative Ideas: Have the students create movement to accompany the song. Perform it as a singing and movement canon.
Teach "Christmas Shopping Blues"
Copy LinkThis is a Christmas song about leaving Christmas shopping until the last minute. You can use the song to introduce your students to the 12 bar blues. Teach “Christmas Shopping Blues” by rote.
Create movement and sing "Christmas Shopping Blues"
Copy LinkCreate movement to go with the song, "Christmas Shopping Blues".
You can watch the kids in the video for ideas.
Learn about the Blues form
Copy LinkLearn about The 12 Bar Blues
Copy LinkOptional: Complete a Worksheet About the 12 Bar Blues
Copy LinkOptional: Complete a worksheet about the 12 bar blues.
If you have Boomwhackers, play the root of the chords on Boomwhackers. (or barred instruments).
Teach the chords used, and try playing along with the song.
C= CEG
F=FAC
G=GBDF
Teach "Campana sobre campana"
Copy LinkThis song gives the students an opportunity to learn a Christmas song in Spanish. Teach the song by rote. Use the audio to teach the Spanish pronunciations. Play a phrase of the song, pause it, and have the students repeat the phrase. Continue in this way until the students have repeated the entire song in Spanish.