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In this lesson you will
Extensions:
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.
This game is included as a warm-up for the upcoming play-along.
Watch the video to learn and set up for the double dutch challenge.
Monster Mash is 140 bpm. If it's too fast for your students use the gear wheel to slow it down while they're learning the steps.
A printable of how to play the cup game is available in supporting resources.
Learn the song "Oh My Darling Frankenstein". This is a camp song adaptation of a traditional folk song, "Clementine". This is included as a fun song for use in the Halloween season. This is also an introduction to the idea of piggyback songs (new words to old melodies).
This song uses just 2 chords, so can be played on ukulele or guitar.
Alternate keys are given, so you can choose C7-F on ukulele or D7-G on guitar.
"Oh My Darling" is in the key of F Major. If your students are able, have them read the note names and complete the activity.
Read the poem and try each line at a different dynamic level.
You might try starting loud and getting quieter.
Or you might try starting quietly and getting louder.
Write out the dynamics that you like for this poem.
You could download and print the worksheet from Supporting Resources.
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Number a piece of paper from 1 to 7 and write the dynamics that you liked the best.
Listen to a spooky story. This is a model for the next activity.
Write your own spooky story.
You can use the recorded sound effects in the activity that follows.
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You can create your own sound effects.
When your story is written, read it with sound effects.