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| Which subject | Music |
| What topic | Teaching Melody using boomeackers |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 26 |
| What curriculum | Melody |
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| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Teaching Melody Using Boomwhackers
Year or Grade 2
Music
26 students
This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum expectations for the music topic of Melody.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Melody | 10 | Introduce the concept of melody through discussion. Ask students to describe what a melody is and share examples they know. |
| 2 | Introducing Boomwhackers | 10 | Explain what boomwhackers are and demonstrate how to play them. Allow students to try out the instruments individually. |
| 3 | Group Task: Melody Creation | 15 | Divide students into small groups (5 students per group). Each group creates their own simple melody using boomwhackers. Provide guidance and support as needed. |
| 4 | Group Presentations | 10 | Groups present their melodic creations to the class. Encourage students to provide positive feedback to their peers. |
| 5 | Homework Presentations | 5 | A few selected students share their homework related to melody. Discuss their findings and insights as a class. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we're going to explore the wonderful world of melody. Can anyone tell me what they think a melody is? Raise your hand if you have an idea."
Allow students to share their thoughts and examples.
"Great answers everyone! A melody is a sequence of notes that sounds nice together. It’s what makes a song catchy and fun to sing. Have you ever sung a song and knew the tune right away? That’s the melody! Now, let’s dive a bit deeper into this subject."
"Next, I want to introduce you to some interesting instruments called boomwhackers! Can anyone guess what these are used for?"
Wait for responses.
"That's right! Boomwhackers are colorful tubes that make different musical notes when you hit them against a surface. Let me show you how to play one."
Demonstrate with one boomwhacker, striking it against the floor.
"Now, it’s your turn to try them out! I will hand out the boomwhackers, and I want each of you to take one and gently tap it to see what sound it makes."
Distribute boomwhackers and allow students to experiment with the sounds for a few minutes.
"Now that we have a feel for the boomwhackers, it's time to get creative! I’m going to divide you into small groups of five. Each group will create your own simple melody using the boomwhackers."
Assign students into groups.
"Remember, a melody is a series of notes played in a sequence. Think about the sounds you liked while tapping your boomwhackers. Work together, and in 15 minutes, you’ll share your melody with the class. I’ll walk around and help each group if you have questions or need ideas. Let’s get started!"
Monitor the groups and provide support as needed during the activity.
"Time’s up! I hope you all had fun creating your melodies! Now, each group will get to present their creation to the class. As you listen, I encourage everyone to show positive feedback and appreciation for your classmates' hard work."
Call on groups one at a time to perform their melodies.
"Wonderful job, everyone! You all brought something special to each melody, and it was great to hear your creativity! Let's give a round of applause for all the groups!"
"To wrap up our lesson today, I’d like to hear about some of the homework you each did on melody. Who would like to share what they discovered?"
Select a few students who volunteer to present.
"Thanks for sharing! It’s fascinating to see how you all explored melody in different ways. Could anyone tell us why melody is important in music?"
Facilitate a short discussion about the significance of melody based on students' responses.
"Before we finish, let’s recap what we learned today. Melody is a vital part of music—it’s what makes songs memorable. I encourage you to practice your melodies at home. You can use these boomwhackers or any other instruments you might have. Great job today, everyone! I can’t wait to see you all next time as we learn about rhythm and how it complements melody!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom setting with students} | - Introduction to Melody |
| - Definition: Sequence of notes that sound nice together | ||
| - Melodies make songs catchy and fun | ||
| - Example: Songs we know by tune | ||
| 2 | {Image: Colorful boomwhackers stacked} | - Introducing Boomwhackers |
| - Colorful tubes that produce musical notes | ||
| - Demonstration: How to play with a boomwhacker | ||
| - Encouragement to experiment with sounds | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students collaborating in groups} | - Group Task: Melody Creation |
| - Divide into small groups of five | ||
| - Create a simple melody using boomwhackers | ||
| - Work collaboratively and share with the class | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students presenting to class} | - Group Presentations |
| - Each group shares their created melody | ||
| - Encourage positive feedback and applause | ||
| 5 | {Image: Student sharing homework findings} | - Homework Presentations |
| - Students share discoveries about melody | ||
| - Discuss the importance of melody in music | ||
| - Recap: Melody makes songs memorable | ||
| - Encouragement to practice at home |