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While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat, Melodic Direction (high-middle-low), Key Signature, Time Signature
You'll also cover the themes of: Building Character (SEL)
In this lesson, you will:
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.
Have 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.
I 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.
Read the rhythm. This round uses all the rhythms that the sixth grade have been working on this year
Creative Ideas: Create new words for the round.
Play 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)