Middle School Extra January Lesson
StartBeat, Time SignatureThemes(s):
Dreams
Extra Details:
Concepts
Themes
Rhythm
Grades
Chords
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Review “George Washington Bridge”
- Do the movement activity with “George Washington Bridge”
- Review “Hold On To Your Dream”
- Learn the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
- Do the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
- Review “COFFEE”
- Do the tennis ball movement while singing “COFFEE”
- Review the time signature
- Optional: Teach the Orff arrangement for “COFFEE”
- Optional: Play “COFFEE” on Ukulele or Guitars
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 perform a choreographed dance.
- I can describe what 2/4 time signature means.
Teaching Procedures
Teach “George Washington Bridge”
Copy LinkTeach “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”
Copy LinkTeach 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 “Hold On To Your Dream”
Copy LinkLearn the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
Copy LinkDo the choreography for “Hold On To Your Dream”
Copy LinkReview “COFFEE”
Copy LinkDo the tennis ball movement while singing “COFFEE”
Copy LinkTeacher 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.