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In this lesson you will
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
The song “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” has often been used as a melody for piggyback songs.
Sing song #78 She Waded in the Water.
Sing “Pink Pajamas” to the same melody.
Sung to the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.
Pink Pajamas
I wear my pink pajamas in the summer when it’s hot.
I wear my flannel nightie in the winter when it’s not.
And sometimes in the springtime
And sometimes in the fall
I slip between the covers with nothing on at all!
Glory, glory, hallelujah, glory, glory what’s it to ya,
Balmy breezes blowin’ though ya
With nothing on at all.
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Explore songs and choose your new melody.
Sing the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame".
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Explore songs and choose your new melody.
Sing the song "Clementine".
Do you have a ukulele at home?
If you do, play "Clementine" on ukulele.
It uses just two chords, F and C7
There is a whole ukulele section on this website, with links to some fun pop songs.
Read the lyrics.
Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
What is the mood of the song? Is it silly or meaningful?
How do the words make you feel? Can you relate to the lyrics?
Did you learn a new word in this song?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics? Why?
Explore songs and choose your new melody.
Sing the song "There's a Hole in My Bucket".
Do you have a ukulele at home?
If you do, try playing "There's a Hole in My Bucket" on ukulele.
If you have a recorder at home, try playing "There's a Hole in My Bucket" on recorder.
There is a Recorder section on this website too!
You could also use a shorter song for your new piggyback song. If you don't know these songs, use the search engine to find recordings of them.
Frère Jacques (Are you Sleeping)
Twinkle Twinkle
BINGO
Row Row Row Your Boat
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Choose a tune from one of the songs you’ve explored and write your own song.
You can use one of the starter ideas given or you can invent your own.
If you have time, write more than one verse.
My mother...
I don’t like.....
My teacher...
Home school.....
Stay home...
Homework is.....
If you have a printer, you can use the worksheet in Supporting Resources.
If you don't have a printer, just write the assignment on lined paper. Illustrate if you like!
Review Lesson 1.
Keep a list of the songs you like from each lesson and sing them for fun!
If you have a printer, you can print the worksheet in Supporting Resources.
If you don't have a printer, write your song on paper.
Your teacher will tell you what is required for the assessment.
Suggestions:
Send a copy of your new piggyback song.
Music education is important, whether you are learning in a school or learning at home!
A note to parents, teachers, principals and administrators.
Music education is important for all learners.
For more details, copy and paste these links into your browser:
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2013/09/the-importance-of-keeping-the-beat/
Https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1656&context=stu_hon_theses
https://www.luther.edu/oneota-reading-journal/archive/2012/learning-literacy-through-music/
Https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/663701/SA-DECS-Fluency-doc.pdf