Grade 3 Music
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Grade 3 Music
Grade 3 Music Teacher’s Notes Ontario The Arts Curriculum Grades 1 to 8, 1998 Strand: Music Grade: 3 © I Can Sing *, 2004 All rights reserved Developed by T. Tasker May be photocopied for classroom use. Further replication or commercial use is strictly prohibited. This resource and many others are available for free at www.bonfieldpublicschool.com. Overall Expectations -demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of music specified for this grade (see below) through listening to, performing, and creating music; - create and perform music, using a variety of sound sources - use correctly the vocabulary and musical terminology associated with the specific expectations for this grade - identify and perform music from various cultures and historical periods - communicate their response to music in ways appropriate for this grade (eg. through visual arts, drama, creative movement, language) Resource Overview The I Can Sing * Music Resource contains enough activities for the entire year. There are nineteen activities, however, many activities take several periods to cover. For example, several songs are grouped together under one activity, however, each song is given two periods. The first period introduces the students to the song and the second period allows the students to refine the song and add an instrumental accompaniment. The song book contains the music sheets and lyrics of all the songs. It also includes “bonus songs.” These songs are extra songs for you and your class to enjoy, but were not necessarily included in any of the activities. Because not everyone can read music, all the songs are available on www.bonfieldpublicschool.com as MP3's for your listening and downloading convenience. You may want to distribute the song books to your students, or you can write the lyrics of the songs on chart paper using markers or crayons, or both. I Can Sing* Music program at a glance: Activity ONE The Instrument Families Activity TWO Make drums and listen to African music Activity THREE Make shakers and listen to Latin American music Activity FOUR Make sticks and listen to Celtic music ** Permission Form and Parent Volunteers needed for this activity.** Activity FIVE Make bells and listen to Classical music Activity SIX Make sand blocks and listen to Jazz Activity SEVEN Exploring Beat * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Activity EIGHT Exploring Beat and Rhythm * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Activity NINE Exploring Rhythm through song maps * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Activity TEN Defining Beat and Rhythm Activity ELEVEN * Loch Lomond Activity ELEVEN * Loch Lomond Activity ELEVEN *Donkey Riding Activity ELEVEN *Donkey Riding Great Big Sea Version Activity ELEVEN *Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser! Activity ELEVEN *Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser! Activity ELEVEN *Land of the Silverbirch Activity ELEVEN *Land of the Silverbirch Activity ELEVEN *The Log Driver’s Waltz Activity ELEVEN *The Log Driver’s Waltz Movie Short of The Log Driver’s Waltz Activity TWELVE Peter and the Wolf Activity THIRTEEN Contour map of one of the characters in Peter and the Wolf Activity FOURTEEN Peter and the Wolf Movie Activity FIFTEEN Fantasia Activity SIXTEEN Fantasia contour movement maps Activity SEVENTEEN * I’se the B’y That Builds the Boat Activity SEVENTEEN * I’se the B’y That Builds the Boat Activity SEVENTEEN * Lukey’s Boat Activity SEVENTEEN * Lukey’s Boat Great Big Sea Version Activity SEVENTEEN * Mango Walk Activity SEVENTEEN *Mango Walk Activity SEVENTEEN * Brown Girl in the Ring Activity SEVENTEEN * Brown Girl in the Ring Activity EIGHTEEN * Down By the Bay Activity EIGHTEEN Raffi Version Create a new verse Activity EIGHTEEN Perform new verses Activity NINETEEN * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Activity NINETEEN Create New Lyrics Activity NINETEEN Practice performance with instrumental accompaniment Activity NINETEEN Perform Ontario Curriculum Expectations: All expectations are listed at the bottom of each activity. However, here is an overview of the expectations covered each term. Term ONE Term TWO Term THREE MU1:demonstrate understanding of the difference between the terms beat and rhythm (eg. indicate the beat in a piece of music while others perform the rhythmic patterns) MU2: identify the beat, rhythm, melodic contour (or shape), dynamics, and tempo in familiar pieces of music MU3:recognize that sounds and silences of different durations may be represented by symbols MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU7:create melodic contour “maps” that indicate the direction of pitches (higher, lower) in familiar songs (eg. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15:explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU16:identify and explain the effects of different musical choices (eg. the effects of choosing specific instruments) MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU7:create melodic contour “maps” that indicate the direction of pitches (higher, lower) in familiar songs (eg. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15: explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU6:substitute different words in familiar songs or create new verses, using their knowledge of rhythm to ensure that the new text fits with the melody MU7:create melodic contour “maps” that indicate the direction of pitches (higher, lower) in familiar songs (eg. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text MU10:create or arrange music to accompany a reading or dramatization, using appropriate rhythm instruments, body percussion, or “found” instruments MU11:create and perform musical compositions in which they apply their knowledge of the elements of music and patterns of sounds, and use the voice, instruments, or “found materials MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15: explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music Materials Box General Materials Chart paper and markers for song lyrics Materials for Instruments * DRUMS - large cylinder containers with plastic lids - cloths - gesso or acrylic polymer - acrylic paint kit (similar to the acrylic paint kit in the visual art “Paint Me!” resource. It includes acrylic paint, paint brushes, plastic plates for palettes, spoons to spoon paint onto palette and a glass jar for water). * SHAKERS - plastic film containers with lids - rice - 1 tablespoon * STICKS - safety goggles - ½ inch doweling - mitre box - saw * BELLS - tongue depressors - craft bells - wood glue * SAND BLOCKS - 1x3x4 wood - fine sand paper - stapler CD’s - African Playground, Putamayo Kids: www.putamayokids.com - Latin Playground, Putamayo: www.putamayo.com - Celtic Tides, Putamayo: www.putamayo.com - Walt Disney’s Fantasia, Walt Disney - Kind of Blue, Miles Davis - Time Out, The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Play, Great Big Sea - Peter and the Wolf, produced by Virgin classics - Up, Great Big Sea - The singable songs collection, Raffi - The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel Collection, 20 All time Greatest Hits (To match with the bonus song: Scarborough Fair) Movies - The Log Driver’s Waltz on Leonard Maltin’s Animation Favorites from the National Film Board of Canada - Peter and the Wolf on Make Mine Music by Disney - Fantasia by Walt Disney Music Activity ONE As a class, let’s review the musical instrument families. Write down a few examples under each family heading: ** Please find sample posters of the musical instrument families and instrument flashcards on the following pages for your convenience.** Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Keyboard _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ In grade three, we are going to focus on the percussion instrument family. As a class, let’s write down the definition of a percussion instrument: A percussion instrument is an instrument that has to be hit, scraped or rattled to make a sound. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ As a class, let’s use our definition and original list of percussion instruments to think of more percussion instruments that are used. Write the list on your special notepad below: ** Allow the children to be more specific, that is, instead of drums, they may name snare drums or steel drums etc.** _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity001 covers: MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) © I Can Sing *, 2004 Woodwind Strings Percussion Keyboard Brass **Print on card stock and cut out.** Violin - Strings Banjo - Strings Guitar - Strings Harp Strings Cello Strings Tuba - Brass Trombone - Brass French Horn - Brass Trumpet - Brass Flute - Woodwind Clarinet Woodwind Saxophone Woodwind Bassoon Woodwind Recorder Woodwind Tambourine Percussion Maracas Percussion Xylophone Percussion Triangle Percussion Drum -Percussion Piano -Keyboard Organ -Keyboard Accordion -Keyboard Music Activity TWO Today, we are going to make drums while listening to African music. Materials Method 1) a cylinder shaped container with a lid (hot chocolate or coffee containers with plastic lids work best) 2) a moist cloth 3) a dry cloth 4) gesso or an acrylic polymer 5) acrylic paint kit 1) Wipe out your container with a moist cloth and then a dry cloth. 2) Cover your container with gesso or an acrylic polymer. 3) Decorate your drum using acrylic paint. You can use the music as inspiration. Be sure to put your name, in big letters, on the drum. When would you use a drum? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ What musical effect does the drum give? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ How did the African music make you feel? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Did you like it? ______________________ Why or why not? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity002 covers: MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15:explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU16:identify and explain the effects of different musical choices (eg. the effects of choosing specific instruments) © I Can Sing *, 2004 Music Activity THREE Today, we are going to make shakers while listening to Latin American music. Materials Method 1) plastic camera film container (with lid) 2) rice 3) 1 tablespoon 4) gesso or acrylic polymer 5) acrylic paint kit 1) Measure one tablespoon of rice and place the rice inside the plastic camera film container and close the lid. This is your shaker! 2) Paint the container with gesso or acrylic polymer. 3) Once the polymer is dry, decorate your shaker with colourful paint. 4) You can store your shaker inside your drum! When would you use the shaker? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ What musical effect does the shaker give? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ How did the Latin American music make you feel? _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Did you like it? ____________________ Why or why not? _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity003 covers: MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15:explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU16:identify and explain the effects of different musical choices (eg. the effects of choosing specific instruments) © I Can Sing *, 2004 Music Activity FOUR Parental Consent Glued here: Today, we are going to make sticks while listening to Celtic music. ** Please find the permission forms for this activity on the following page.** Materials Method 1) safety goggles 2) ½ inch doweling 3) mitre box 4) saw 5) acrylic paint kit ** With a pencil, mark the doweling at 11 cm increments (you may make this larger if you have access to larger containers for the drums).** 1) Place your goggles on your head. 2) Read these RULES: - WHISPER VOICES ONLY! - do NOT push, shove, or fool around, we are using very SHARP tools! - Leave ONE metre space between the front of the line and the student cutting. - IF you break any of these rules, you will no longer be allowed to make your sticks. 6) Lift your chair in and get in line in front of one of the mitre boxes. 7) At the pencil mark, cut the doweling once using the mitre box and the help of an adult. 8) Once you have made your one cut, go to the back of the line and wait to take your next turn. 9) Once you have finished your two cuts, go back to your seat and decorate your sticks with acrylic paint. 10) After everyone is finished cutting, the Celtic music will be turned on for inspiration. 11) You can store your sticks inside your drum! When would you use sticks? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ What musical effect do sticks give? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ How did the Celtic music make you feel? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Did you like it? ______________________ Why or why not? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity004 covers: MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15:explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU16:identify and explain the effects of different musical choices (eg. the effects of choosing specific instruments) © I Can Sing *, 2004 ** Photocopy and send home to parents.** The specific expectation SM18:use hand tools (eg. hand saws, scissors) and equipment (eg. templates, mitre boxes) appropriately to cut a variety of materials (eg. wood, paper, cardboard, plastic) is part of the Science & Technology, Structures & Mechanisms Stability unit. To cover this specific expectation we will be using hand saws and mitre boxes to cut ½ inch round dowelling at 90 degree angles to make the percussion instrument of sticks. Parental consent is needed for your child to participate in this activity, otherwise they will be completing an alternate activity. Please fill out and DETACH the form below and return it to school as soon as possible. .............................................................................................................................................. I, ______________________ give my child,___________________, permission to use a saw and mitre box to cut ½ inch round dowling at 90 degree angles to make the percussion instrument of sticks. I would be willing to volunteer this day. _______________________________ Parent’s signature ________________ Date The specific expectation SM18:use hand tools (eg. hand saws, scissors) and equipment (eg. templates, mitre boxes) appropriately to cut a variety of materials (eg. wood, paper, cardboard, plastic) is part of the Science & Technology, Structures & Mechanisms Stability unit. To cover this specific expectation we will be using hand saws and mitre boxes to cut ½ inch round dowelling at 90 degree angles to make the percussion instrument of sticks. Parental consent is needed for your child to participate in this activity, otherwise they will be completing an alternate activity. Please fill out and DETACH the form below and return it to school as soon as possible. .............................................................................................................................................. I, ______________________ give my child,___________________, permission to use a saw and mitre box to cut ½ inch round dowling at 90 degree angles to make the percussion instrument of sticks. I would be willing to volunteer this day. _______________________________ Parent’s signature ________________ Date Music Activity FIVE Today, we are going to make bells while listening to Classical music. Materials Method 1) tongue depressors 2) craft bells 3) wood glue 1) Starting at one end, glue the bells in a line. 2) You can store your bells inside your drum! When would you use bells? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ What musical effect do bells give? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ How did the Classical music make you feel? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Did you like it? ______________________ Why or why not? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity005 covers: MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15:explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU16:identify and explain the effects of different musical choices (eg. the effects of choosing specific instruments) © I Can Sing *, 2004 Music Activity SIX Today, we are going to make sand blocks while listening to Jazz music. Materials Method 1) two 3.5 x 6.5 cm (thickness of 2 cm) blocks cut from 1x3x4 wood 2) acrylic paint kit 3) two pieces of fine sand paper (5cm x 5cm) 4) wood glue 5) stapler 1) Decorate both blocks of wood using acrylic paint. Remember one flat side will be covered by sand paper and will not need decorating. 2) Glue the piece of sand paper onto one face of the wood block using wood glue. Fold the ends down over the side. 3) Using the stapler, staple the side flaps to the wood block. 4) You can store your sand blocks inside your drum! When would you use sand blocks? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ What musical effect do sand blocks give? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ How did the Classical music make you feel? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Did you like it? ______________________ Why or why not? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity006 covers: MU4:identify the instruments within the percussion family of orchestral instruments (eg. drums, wood blocks, piano) MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15:explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music MU16:identify and explain the effects of different musical choices (eg. the effects of choosing specific instruments) © I Can Sing *, 2004 Music Activity SEVEN As a class, we are going to explore beat. Materials Method 1) Find a special spot in the classroom. 2) As a class, we are all going to clap in unison. What do you notice about beat? It’s regular _________________________________________________ 3) Now, as we clap we are going to walk in time with the beat. What effect did this have? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 1) your sticks 4) Let’s do the same thing with our sticks. 2) our instrument 5) What other instrument would you like to try? kit To help us explore beat, we are going to review three songs that you may already know: * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Grade 3 MUactivity007 covers: MU1:demonstrate understanding of the difference between the terms beat and rhythm (eg. indicate the beat in a piece of music while others perform the rhythmic patterns) MU2: identify the beat, rhythm, melodic contour (or shape), dynamics, and tempo in familiar pieces of music © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity EIGHT As a class, we are going to explore beat. Materials Method 1) lyrics on chart paper as a reminder 1) Find a special spot in the classroom. 2) As a class, we are all going to clap in unison and sing Baa Baa Black Sheep. What is different about the clapping from last time? It’s irregular _________________________________________________ 3) Now, we are going to clap the beat. Remember the beat is regular. What effect did this have? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 4) Let’s do this again. 5) Let’s try walking the beat as we sing Baa Baa Black Sheep. 6) Let’s try the other songs we have learned. What is it called when we are clapping irregularly? Rhythm __________________________________________________________________ How would you describe the difference between beat and rhythm? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity008 covers: MU1:demonstrate understanding of the difference between the terms beat and rhythm (eg. indicate the beat in a piece of music while others perform the rhythmic patterns) MU2: identify the beat, rhythm, melodic contour (or shape), dynamics, and tempo in familiar pieces of music © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity NINE As a class, let’s sing the following three songs again, clapping the rhythm (irregular claps): * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Today we are going to make music map books. A music map is created by a line that follows the rhythm of the song. Materials 1) a large piece of paper for each song 2) a crayon Method 1) Write the title of “Baa Baa Black Sheep” and your name at the top of your large sheet. 2) As a class, let’s sing Baa Baa Black Sheep. While we are singing, trace a line that follows the rhythm of the song. ** Choose a couple of students to share their map at the front of the class, tracing over their line with their finger as the class sings. Collect all the maps. After class, staple all the maps together with a cover indicating the specific song, and the date the maps were made. This can be placed in your classroom library for students to “read” later.** 3) Let’s do the same thing for Frère Jacques and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Grade 3 MUactivity009 covers: MU2:identify the beat, rhythm, melodic contour (or shape), dynamics, and tempo in familiar pieces of music MU7:create melodic contour “maps” that indicate the direction of pitches (higher, lower) in familiar songs (eg. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity TEN As a class, we’ve been exploring beat and rhythm. Let’s write down the definitions of these two musical terms: Beat Beat is a unit of time in music or a measure. The number of beats in a measure depends on the time signature. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Rhythm Rhythm is determined by the way in which notes are grouped together into bars. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Let’s label the different parts of a musical score below: Time Signature The grouping of notes to create rhythm A bar A note Lyrics Key Signature Grade 3 MUactivity010 covers: MU2:identify the beat rhythm, melodic contour (or shape), dynamics, and tempo in familiar pieces of music MU3:recognize that sounds and silences of different durations may be represented by symbols © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity ELEVEN **This activity will take 10 periods, two periods for each of the five songs. The first periods is to introduce the song and the second period is for practice. You may also want introduce an instrumental accompaniment using the homemade instruments.** As a class, we are going to learn a series of songs that takes us across the Atlantic Ocean from the Scottish highlands to a recently settled Canada. * Loch Lomond, a Traditional Scottish Folk Song My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ The instrument to accompany this song would be: _______________________ Because: _______________________________ _______________________________ *Donkey Riding, a Lancashire Sea Song This song was sung to help the ship’s company stow cargo. The list of improbabilities was sung in the early 1900's on Lancashire, England ships and schooners. The ships sailed from Liverpool, England or Glasgow, Scotland to Canada for timber. The term donkey actually refers to the portable engine used to lift cargo onto the ship. My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ My thoughts on the version by Great Big Sea . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ * Ah! Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser!, a Quebec Folk Song This song tells the story of a young lady offering gifts to a monk in an effort to get him to dance. After offering a hood, a sash, a home spun gown and a psalter, she concludes “If he had not taken a vow of poverty, many other things I would give him.” In Quebec, the word “moine” means a top as well as a monk. Children would often sing this song while spinning their tops. In earlier days, it was one of the dance songs used at the western furtrading posts whenever the voyageurs gathered for an evening’s gaiety. My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ The instrument to accompany this song would be: _______________________ Because: _______________________________ _______________________________ * Land of the Silverbirch Although this song has an Aboriginal flavour, it is not a true Aboriginal song. It is meant to reflect the peace of the North woods. My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ The instrument to accompany this song would be: _______________________ Because: _______________________________ _______________________________ * The Log Driver’s Waltz My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ My thoughts on the animated film . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity011 covers: MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity TWELVE As a class, we are going to listen to Sergey Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. The first performance of this ‘symphonic fairy tale’ was May 2, 1936 at the Moscow Philharmonic Society afternoon concert. ** Play the CD. The symphonic fairy tale of Peter and the Wolf is 28 minutes long. You may want to invite students to get comfortable, by sitting or lying on the carpet or putting their heads down on their desks. They may even choose to draw while listening to the CD.** Each character in the story is represented by a different instrument in the orchestra. As a class, let’s write down the characters and their special instruments. Bird Duck Cat Grandfather Wolf Hunters Peter and Gunshots flute oboe clarinet bassoon horns timpani and bass drum strings How did listening to Peter and the Wolf make you feel? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ What did you like about Peter and the Wolf? ______________________________ Why? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity012 covers: MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15: explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity THIRTEEN As a class, we are going to listen to the introduction of all the characters in Peter and the Wolf again. As we listen to the introductions, choose one character and make a contour map of their introduction in the space below. The character I choose is: _____________________________________________ Contour Map: Afterwards, as a class, let’s share our contour maps with each other. ** Look for patterns within the contour maps of specific characters and discuss their choices in making the contour map.** Grade 3 MUactivity013 covers: MU7:create melodic contour “maps” that indicate the direction of pitches (higher, lower) in familiar songs (eg. “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity FOURTEEN As a class, let’s watch the animated movie Peter and the Wolf produced by Disney. How did the movie make you feel? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ How was watching the movie different from listening to the CD? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Did you like the movie?_______________________________________________ Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ What was your favourite part? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity014 covers: MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15: explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity FIFTEEN As a class, let’s watch the animated film Fantasia. This 1940 Walt Disney film transforms classical pieces of music into unforgettable animation images. How did Fantasia make you feel? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Did you like the movie?_______________________________________________ Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ What was your favourite part? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity014 covers: MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15: explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity SIXTEEN As a class, we are going to listen to the CD Fantasia. While listening to the CD we are going to make movement contour maps. That is, we are going to move to how the music makes us feel. When the music was loud, what kind of movements did you make? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When the music was quiet and soft, what kind of movements did you make? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When the music was fast, what kind of movements did you make? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When the music was soft, what kind of movements did you make? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity016 covers: MU8:indicate, with appropriate arm movements, the dynamics heard in familiar music (eg. big movements for loud passages, small movements for soft) MU12:express their response to music from a variety of cultures and historical periods (eg. “Chants Berbères” by Taos Amrouche) MU13:communicate their thoughts and feelings about the music they hear, using language and a variety of art forms and media (eg. storytelling, software program for drawing creative movement) MU14:identify the feelings that are evoked by a particular piece of music (eg. Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev) MU15: explain, using appropriate musical terminology, their preference for specific songs or pieces of music © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity SEVENTEEN ** This activity will take 8 periods, two periods for each of the four songs. The first period is to introduce the song and the second period is for practice or a comparison to a recorded song. You may also want to introduce an instrumental accompaniment using the homemade instruments in the second period.** As a class, we are going to learn a series of songs from different islands around the world. The first two songs come from the island province of Newfoundland. The second two songs come from islands in the Carribean. I’se the B’y That Builds the Boat, Newfoundland Dance Song My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ The instrument to accompany this song would be: _______________________ Because: _______________________________ _______________________________ Lukey’s Boat, Newfoundland Folk Song My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ My thoughts on the version by Great Big Sea . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Mango Walk, Jamaican Folk Song My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ The instrument to accompany this song would be: _______________________ Because: _______________________________ _______________________________ Brown Girl in the Ring, Traditional Carribean Song My thoughts on this song . . . _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ The instrument to accompany this song would be: _______________________ Because: _______________________________ _______________________________ Grade 3 MUactivity017 covers: MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text © I Can Sing*, 2004 Music Activity EIGHTEEN This activity has three parts. Part 1 As a class, let’s learn the song: * Down by the Bay Part 2 As a class, let’s listen to a version of “Down by the Bay” sung by Raffi. This old English song has lots of funny lyrics. Imagine what crazy things you might see if you went down by the bay. Write your own verse for this song describing something crazy you might see down by the bay. Remember the last two words must rhyme. My new verse is: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ** Pin up pieces of chart paper for students to write down their verses in big print, so the entire class can see it.** Write a good copy of your verse in large print on chart paper. Part 3 As a class, let’s perform the “Down by the Bay” song with all of our new verses. Grade 3 MUactivity018 covers: MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU6:substitute different words in familiar songs or create new verses, using their knowledge of rhythm to ensure that the new text fits with the melody MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text MU10:create or arrange music to accompany a reading or dramatization, using appropriate rhythm instruments, body percussion, or “found” instruments MU11:create and perform musical compositions in which they apply their knowledge of the elements of music and patterns of sounds, and use hte voice, instruments, or “found” materials © I Can Sing *, 2004 Music Activity NINETEEN This activity consists of four parts. ** Each part will take one period.** Part 1 As a class, let’s review the following songs: * Baa Baa Black Sheep * Frère Jacques * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star In small groups, pick one of these songs and create new lyrics for the melody. Our group picked the song: __________________________________ Part 2 Our new lyrics are: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Part 3 In your group, practice your song with your new lyrics. Add an instrumental accompaniment with your homemade instruments. Part 4 Perform your song in front of the class. Grade 3 MUactivity018 covers: MU5:sing music from a variety of cultures and historical periods MU6:substitute different words in familiar songs or create new verses, using their knowledge of rhythm to ensure that the new text fits with the melody MU9:sing expressively, showing awareness that changes in volume or speed can help to convey the meaning of the text MU10:create or arrange music to accompany a reading or dramatization, using appropriate rhythm instruments, body percussion, or “found” instruments MU11:create and perform musical compositions in which they apply their knowledge of the elements of music and patterns of sounds, and use the voice, instruments, or “found” materials © I Can Sing *, 2004