1 Learn about the composer Robert Schumann
Watch the video to learn about the composer Robert Schumann
In this lesson you will
Learn about composer Robert Schumann, and play along to Listening Kit 3 #6
review #18. “Ghost of Tom” – sing, do movements
Learn the poem, “In A Dark Dark Room” and try the poem with different dynamics
Write a spooky story with sound effects
Create a Halloween Treat Rondo
Watch the video to learn about the composer Robert Schumann
Try playing along with this movement from Album for the Young
review song #18 "Ghost of Tom" - sing, do movements
review the movements for #18 "Ghost of Tom"
Read through the chart below to review dynamics terms and symbols.
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.
OR - see the next photo: Number a piece of paper from 1-7 and write the dynamics that you liked the best.
Number a piece of paper from 1-7 and write the dynamics that you liked the best.
Bonus points if you write down the term and the meaning.
Listen to a Spooky Story.
Write your own spooky story.
You can use the recorded sound effects in the activity, or you can create your own sound effects.
When your story is written, read it with sound effects
The link below will take you to the Halloween Unit.
Scroll down to 4. Halloween Sound Effects.
Select Spooky Sound Effects.
Create a rondo with Halloween treats
This is the printable version. You can download this from supporting resources.
A link to the interactive version of the rondo follows
Create a rondo with Halloween treats.
The link will take you to the Halloween Unit.
Scroll down to the first activity, Halloween Treat Rondo.