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Arts and culture

Grade 5

Expression and communication

Module 5

Music

Activity 1

To identify the message (theme) in a song

[lo 4.3; 4.5]

Read, listen to and sing the following song: I’d like to teach the world to sing .

I’d like to build the world a home and furnish it with love

Grow apple trees and honey bees and snow-white turtle doves

I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony

I’d like to hold it in my arms and keep it company

I’d like to see the world for once all standing hand in hand

And hear them echo through the hills for peace throughout the land

That’s the song I hear, let the world sing today

A song of peace that echoes on and never goes away

Put your hand in my hand, Let’s begin today

Put your hand in my hand, Help me find the way.

Write down the answers to the following questions:

1. In your own words write down the message/idea of the song.

2. Write down the meaning of the word “harmony”.

3. What, according to the song, can one do to promote harmony throughout the world?

4. What does harmony mean in music?

5. What is the structure of the song?

Assessment

The learner is able to: 1 2 3 4
Sing the song ; is not able to sing the song is able to sing the song with some assistance is able to sing the song with confidence is able to perform the song as a solo
Identify the message of the song; is not able to identify the message of the song is able to identify the message of the song with some assistance is able to identify the message of the song demonstrates insight into the lyrics and its underlying symbolism
Describe the meaning of the term “harmony” ; is not able to describe the term “harmony” is able to describe the term “harmony” with some assistance is able to describe the term “harmony” demonstrates an understanding of the composition of chords
Accompany the song on a melodic instrument ; is not able to play the patterns on a melodic instrument is able to play the patterns, but not as accompaniment is able to accompany the song on a melodic instrument is able to compose his own melodic accompaniment
Communicate musically with the rest of the group when performing the music. is not involved is able to communicate musically sometimes with the rest of the group when performing is able to communicate musically with the rest of the group when performing takes the lead when performing

Activity 2

To compose and perform a rap on a particular theme

[lo 4.3; 4.5]

BUILD ON THE THEME

  1. “BUILD” A CHILD (Individual)

S tep 1

Draw a pretty frame on a sheet of paper, or in your workbook. Paste a photo of yourself in the frame.

S tep 2

To build a house we need bricks – to build a child we need building blocks. Fill in six building blocks that are necessary to build a child. Colour the blocks present in your life in green, and the rest in red.

  1. BUILD A HERO (Individual)

Step 1

Homework: Bring a picture or photo of your hero. (Remember, “ordinary” people like your parents can also be heroes.)

S tep 2

Listen to a recording of Hero by Mariah Carey.

Here are some of the lyrics from this song.

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There's a hero if you look inside your heart

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Source:  OpenStax, Arts and culture grade 5. OpenStax CNX. Sep 22, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10977/1.2
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