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Looking to use Middle School Lesson 26: Songwriting 1 in your Middle School classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Tempo

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Middle School Lesson 26: Songwriting 1

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TempoGrades(s):
Middle School
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Introduction

In this lesson, you will:

  1. Review the basketball routine for “All Shook Up”
  2. Review “Hi! Ho! The Rattlin’ Bog”
  3. Optional: Play “Hi! Ho! The Rattlin’ Bog” on the Ukulele or Guitar
  4. Teach “Fish and Chips”
  5. Option 1a: Review the ukuleles chords D & A
  6. Option 1b: Play “Fish and Chips” on the ukulele
  7. Teach “Wallflowers”
  8. Show the tap and grab game
  9. Sing “Wallflowers” and play the game
  10. Option 1: Play “Wallflowers” on Ukuleles or Guitars
  11. Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Wallflowers”
  12. Play other 2 chord songs in D Major
  13. Read the lyrics for “Corner Grocery Store”
  14. Teach “Corner Grocery Store”
  15. Sing the “Corner Grocery Store” song
  16. 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.