Middle School Extra February Lesson
Teaching Procedures
Do a note value ball bouncing activity
Point to the square that students have to play.
Alternative option: Create different actions for each box.
Review “Arupusu”
Teach the song "Arupusu".
If students are able to, have them read the rhythms.
If they can, have them read the notes using solfege or note names.
OR - teach the song by rote. Sing or play a phrase and have students echo. Combine phrases. Sing or play the whole song and have students echo.
Review the clap game for “Arupusu”
Play the clap game with "Arupusu"
The clapping pattern is outlined below.
A clap own hands
ru clap right hands with a partner
pu clap own hands
su clap left hands with a partner
ichi clap own hands
man clap right hands with a partner
ja clap own hands ku clap left hands with a partner
ko ya clap own hands twice
ri no clasp hands together, turn knuckles so they are facing you and stretch arms out
u hold right elbow with left hand, and touch partners elbow
e de hold left elbow with right hand, and touch partners elbow
Learn about the song “Wade in the Water”
Teacher note: "Wade in the Water" is a spiritual and includes religious themes. We ask that you consider the needs of your classroom and your community when making decisions about using this song.
Review “Wade in the Water”
Teach the song by rote. Discuss repeat signs. Have the students read the rhythms for this song.
Option 1b: Play “Wade in the Water” on the ukulele
Click on the link above to access the video with the chord and lyrics.
Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Wade in the Water”
Creative Ideas: Have the students playing hand drums create a four measure introduction for the song.
Explore the Black History Month Unit
Learn about a composer and listen to some music that they had written