Middle School Lesson 20A – song-based lesson
StartBeat, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low), Key Signature, Time SignatureThemes(s):
Building Character (SEL)
Extra Details:
Themes
Rhythm
Grades
Song Type
Curriculum Links
Holidays
Chord Symbols
Chords
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Review “COFFEE”
- Do the tennis ball movement while singing “COFFEE”
- Learn about Black History Month
- Learn about Black Music Month
- Teach “I Shall Not Be Moved”
- Learn the choreography for “I Shall Not Be Moved”
- Do the choreography for “I Shall Not Be Moved”
- Learn the bucket drumming arrangement for “I Shall Not Be Moved”
- Teach “Oh My Love”
- Sort the rhythms for “Oh My Love”
- Option 1: Play “Oh My Love” on Guitars or Ukuleles
- Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Oh My Love”
- Play the major/minor game
Extension:
- Love Somebody
- Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog
- History of Jazz Unit
- Lunar New Year Unit
- Valentine’s Day Unit
- Winter Orff Arrangements
- Black History Month Unit
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 read rhythms in 3/4 time.
- I can sing a song in a minor key.
- I can differentiate between major and minor keys.
- I can sing a round.
Teaching Procedures
Review “COFFEE”
Copy LinkHave students read the rhythms using the rhythm names ta (q), titi (qr), too-oo (h). 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”
Copy LinkLearn about Black History Month
Copy LinkLearn about Black Music Month
Copy LinkTeach “I Shall Not Be Moved”
Copy LinkI Shall Not Be Moved is a gospel arrangement of the historical spiritual. This song highlights many African Americans from past to present through spoken word, rap, and singing.
Additional teaching suggestions can be found in the song.
Learn the choreography for “I Shall Not Be Moved”
Copy LinkDo the choreography for “I Shall Not Be Moved”
Copy LinkLearn the bucket drumming arrangement for “I Shall Not Be Moved”
Copy LinkTeach “Oh My Love”
Copy LinkRead the rhythm. This round uses all the rhythms that the sixth grade have been working on this year
Sort the rhythms for "Oh My Love"
Copy LinkOption 1: Play “Oh My Love” on Guitars or Ukuleles
Copy LinkOption 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Oh My Love”
Copy LinkPlay the major/minor game
Copy LinkPlay the recording for the students and ask them to listen and tell you if it is in a major or a minor key (minor). Play excerpts from 4-5 other pieces and have the students tell you if they are major or minor:
- Love Somebody (M)
- Tell my Ma (M)
- Hineh ma tov (m)
- Il est né, le Divin Enfant (M)