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Looking to use Peter and the Wolf 2 in your classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Dynamics, Brass Family, Woodwind Family, Timbre of Orchestral Instruments

Peter and the Wolf 2

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will:

  • review the story of Peter and the Wolf
  • view all the instruments that are used in the story
  • learn the themes for The Cat, Grandfather and the Wolf and the clarinet, bassoon and french horns that play the themes

Objectives

  • I can retell the story of Peter and the Wolf
  • I can identify the clarinet, bassoon and French Horn
  • I can explain what a crescendo in music is

Watch the story of Peter and the Wolf

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Watch the story of Peter and the Wolf. (Review)

Can you remember the names of some of the instruments?

Can you retell the story in your words?

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Watch and Listen to "The Cat"

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Watch and Listen to "The Cat"

Play the video again, and try singing along with the cat's song.

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Watch the Clarinetist Play the Cat on the Clarinet

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This link will take you to a short performance of The Cat on a clarinet.

it's played by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

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Color or Draw the Cat and the Clarinet!

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If you have a printer, download the worksheet, "The Cat"

Print the words and color the pictures.

If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of a cat and color it. You can try to draw a clarinet too!

"The Cat" is played by the clarinet.

Print the words The Cat on your picture. Label the clarinet if you drew one.

Watch and Listen to "Grandfather"

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Watch and Listen to "Grandfather"

Play the video again, and try singing along with Grandfather's song.

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Watch the Bassonist play The Grandfather on Bassoon

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This link will take you to a short performance of The Grandfather on a bassoon.

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Color or Draw Grandfather and the Bassoon!

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If you have a printer, download the worksheet, "Grandfather."

Print the words and color the pictures.

If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of Grandfather and color it. You can try to draw a bassoon too!

"Grandfather" is played by the bassoon.

Print the word Grandfather on your picture. Label the bassoon if you drew one.

Watch and Listen to "The Wolf"

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Watch and Listen to "The Wolf"

Play the video again, and try singing along with the wolf's song.

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Watch the French Horns Play the Wolf from Peter and the Wolf

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Watch the French Horns Play the Wolf from Peter and the Wolf

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Color or Draw The Wolf and the French Horn

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If you have a printer, download the worksheet, "The Wolf."

Print the words and color the pictures.

If you don't have a printer, draw a picture of the wolf and color it. You can try to draw a French Horn too!

"The Wolf" is played by the French Horns.

Can you explain what a crescendo is?

Print the words The Wolf on your picture. Label the French Horn if you drew one.

Assessment Suggestions

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Assessment may not be required for your school or district.

Your teacher may ask you to email one of the worksheets or pictures.

Music IS Literacy

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Parents, Teachers and Administration:

Music education is important for children.

Whether in class or at home, keep our children singing, playing, moving, listening and creating music!

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