Middle School Extra January Lesson
Teaching Procedures
Teach “George Washington Bridge”
Teach “George Washington Bridge” by rote. Play the game. Use this as a fun warm-up activity. In the second lesson, try this at different speeds.
Do the movement activity with “George Washington Bridge”
Teach the song in unison. When they know it well, divide the class into three groups. One group sings all the “George’s”, one group sings all the “Washington’s,” and one group sings all the “bridges”. Stand up when it is your turn to sing. Sing at different speeds using the correct tempo terms.
Review “COFFEE”
Have students read the rhythms using the rhythm names ta, titi, too-oo. Teach the round by rote or have students sing the letter names or solfege. When the song is known well, try it as a two part round. When the two part round is secure, try it as a three part round.
Do the tennis ball movement while singing “COFFEE”
Teacher note: This demo uses the original lyrics but effectively demonstrates singing in a round while performing the tennis ball routine. There is a ball routine with the new lyrics available on the song's page.