Middle School Lesson 26: Songwriting 1
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Review the basketball routine for “All Shook Up”
- Review “Hi! Ho! The Rattlin’ Bog”
- Optional: Play “Hi! Ho! The Rattlin’ Bog” on the Ukulele or Guitar
- Teach “Fish and Chips”
- Option 1a: Review the ukuleles chords D & A
- Option 1b: Play “Fish and Chips” on the ukulele
- Teach “Wallflowers”
- Show the tap and grab game
- Sing “Wallflowers” and play the game
- Option 1: Play “Wallflowers” on Ukuleles or Guitars
- Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Wallflowers”
- Play other 2 chord songs in D Major
- Read the lyrics for “Corner Grocery Store”
- Teach “Corner Grocery Store”
- Sing the “Corner Grocery Store” song
- Create a new verse for the song
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 write a new verse for a song.
Teaching Procedures
Review the basketball routine for “All Shook Up”
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Copy LinkTwo arrangements are available here. The one in the Key of G may be easier for your students.
Review “Fish and Chips”
Copy LinkTeach the three short songs by rote. Try dividing the class into two groups and sing two of the songs at the same time. If successful, divide into three groups and sing all three parts at the same time. Review what polyphonic music is: music with two or more melodies played or sung at the same time. This is
explained on page 13 of the student books. This song is a simple example of polyphonic music.
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Think about what the song means.
What is the song about?
Is it a funny song or a serious song?
How do the words make you feel?
What is your favourite part of the lyrics?
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Copy LinkTeach the melody of "Corner Grocery Store" by rote.
• Sing or play a phrase and have students echo.
• Combine phrases.
• Sing or play the whole song and have students echo.
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Copy LinkIf you’re able to print, do this on the worksheet.
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Sing your verses with the music. Do the words fit?