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Looking to use Middle School Lesson 27: Songwriting 2 in your Middle School classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Tempo

Middle School Lesson 27: Songwriting 2

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Concepts(s):
Tempo
Grades(s):
Middle School
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Introduction

In this lesson, you will:

  1. Warmup with “My Bonnie”
  2. Teach “My Bonnie”
  3. Optional: Play “My Bonnie” on Ukulele
  4. Review tempo terms
  5. What is a piggyback song?
  6. Write your own piggyback song
  7. Teach “Frère Jacques”
  8. Try writing your own words for “Frère Jacques”
  9. Option 1: Play “Frère Jacques” on Boomwhackers
  10. Option 2: Play “Frère Jacques” on Guitar or Ukulele
  11. Teach “She Waded in the Water”
  12. Create your own words to this melody!
  13. Teach “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
  14. Try writing new words for “Take me Out to the Ballgame”
  15. Use the Search engine to explore shorter songs
  16. Choose a tune from one of the songs you’ve explored and write your own song

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 write a piggyback song.
  • I can sing songs with familiar melodies.
  • I can write new words for a familiar melody.