for all things music: Week 1

INTRODUCTION -

GETTING TO KNOW YOU / NATIONAL ANTHEM

What to bring:

1. NAME RHYTHM GAME

Teacher resource: Name Rhythm Game handout

Experience

Sit in a circle as quietly as possible.
Teacher sets 'I do, you follow' handsigns.
Teacher chants her name and claps a rhythm, e.g. Miss Ong clapclap clap.
Class repeats teacher's name and claps in unison chorus.
Teacher models it for the next 3 to 4 pupils in rhythm, e.g. Jona than clapclap clap; Hari praveen clapclap clap.
Teacher also models confidence for pupils by using a loud voice.
Class repeats friends' names and claps in unison chorus.

Extension: Pupils chant their name and interest, e.g. Miss Ong clapclap clap, read ing clapclap clap.

Concept

Teacher explains that they are now going to learn the names of three more friends in rhythm.

Application

When class has got into the groove, teacher breaks pupils up into groups of four by numbering each person 1, 2, 3, 4; 1, 2, 3, 4....
In groups of four, in order, pupils take turns to introduce themselves in rhythm. As the groupwork starts, Teacher goes around to facilitate.
After 5-10 minutes of practice, each group stands up to perform. Teacher introduces "audience" and "concert etiquette" to pupils, and teaches pupils how to behave while watching their friends performing.

2. MAJULAH SINGAPURA

(ONWARD SINGAPORE)

N.B.: The national anthem can be taught in parts across two to three lessons.

3. SCHOOL SONG

N.B.: The school song can be taught in parts across two-three lessons, e.g. Verse 1 first, then Chorus.

West View Primary School where we belong

We grow and learn to be strong

West View Primary, the school we hold so dear

Forward we march to face the future with joy and cheer

Chorus:

Aim high we will

Strive hard we shall,

With wisdom we progress,

Striving to do our best.

Aim high we will,

Strive hard we shall,

With vigour we progress,

Striving to do our best.

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Pursue knowledge; cultivate values,

Build bonds; make friends and grow strong

Confident we'll be, at West View Primary,

To face the future,

With what you have given me.

Repeat Chorus

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