Middle School Lesson 25A – song-based lesson
Teaching Procedures
Do a rhythm play along with 8th and 16th note rhythms
Choose how to play the rhythm.
You could use speech, body percussion or instruments.
If this is too fast for your students, use the gear wheel tool to slow it down.
Rhythm Flashcards
Choose the level.
Clap each flashcard.
After you've clapped them all, you'll get a surprise!
Read the poem “Deedle Deedle Dumpling”
1 - Say the poem and step the beat.
2 - Learn about accented beats.
3 - Learn about 2/4 time signature.
4 - Figure out the rhythms of the poem.
5 - Do body percussion with the poem. Try the body percussion given or create your own.
6 - Create an ostinato. Divide the class into two groups. One group will decide how to perform the ostinato, the other group the poem. Decide how to perform. Do you like it? Try it another way!
Optional: Complete a Worksheet Notating the Rhythm of the Poem
Compare Two Performances
Use the projectable to discuss the two performances or copy the worksheet for students to complete.
Optional: Complete the worksheet to compare performances
Optional
If you can copy this for the students, have them complete after they watch the performances.
Watch the Drops of Green band perform "Hi Ho the Rattlin' Bog"
View the performance.
Think about the elements of music
If the link doesn't work, google "Drops of Green - Rattlin" Bog".
Watch the Louisiana Children’s Honor Choir perform “Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog”
View the performance.
Think about the elements of music.
If the link doesn't work, google "Louisiana Childrens all state choir Rattlin' Bog".
Sing “Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog” and create movements
This cumulative song is a brain teaser. Even with the lyrics written out in full, it is tricky to sing it correctly all the way through. Teach the song by rote. Ask the students if it is major or minor (major).
Create movements to go with the song.
Discuss the 3 arrangements of "Hi Ho the Rattlin' Bog".
- How were they similar?
- How were they different?