| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Music |
| What topic | Teaching Melody using boomwackers |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 26 |
| What curriculum | Melody |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Music
Teaching Melody Using Boomwhackers
Grade 4
50 minutes
26
This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum for the topic of Melody.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homework Review | 10 | A few students present their homework related to melody. Encourage appreciation and questions from peers. |
| 2 | Introduction to Melody | 10 | Introduce the concept of melody. Discuss its characteristics and importance in music. Show examples. |
| 3 | Boomwhacker Demonstration | 5 | Demonstrate how to play Boomwhackers. Explain the notes each color represents. |
| 4 | Group Activity: Melody Creation | 15 | Divide students into groups of 5. Each group creates their own simple melody using Boomwhackers. Monitor and assist as needed. |
| 5 | Group Presentations | 7 | Groups present their created melodies to the class. Encourage positive feedback and discussion. |
| 6 | Conclusion & Reflection | 3 | Summarize key points from the lesson. Discuss what students learned about melody and teamwork. |
| 7 | Assign Homework | 5 | Assign students to practice a specific melody at home and prepare to share it in the next class. |
"Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had a chance to review your homework on melody. Let's take a moment to share what you’ve learned. I would like a few volunteers to present their homework related to melodies. Who would like to go first?"
Pause for student responses.
"Thank you for sharing! Let’s all give our classmates a round of applause for their hard work. Now, does anyone have questions about their peers' presentations?"
Encourage any questions and discussions.
"Wonderful! This shows us how different perspectives can help deepen our understanding of melody."
"Now that we’ve reviewed our homework, let’s dive deeper into our topic of melody! Can anyone remind us what a melody is?"
Pause for responses.
"Great answers! A melody is a series of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity. It’s the part of music that you might hum or sing. Today, we are going to explore what makes a melody special and why it’s important in music.
Let’s talk about some characteristics of a melody. It can be simple or complex, it usually has a distinct rhythm, and it’s often what makes a song memorable. For example, think of a favorite song. What part do you remember the most? Yes, the melody!
I will play a few examples of melodies for you. Listen closely and see if you can identify which parts stand out the most."
Play a few short examples of well-known melodies.
"Now that we have a good understanding, let’s move on to something fun!"
"Alright, class! Who here has seen or played with Boomwhackers before?"
Wait for student responses.
"Excellent! If you haven't, Boomwhackers are colorful tubes that produce musical notes when struck. Today, I’ll demonstrate how to use them.
Each color of a Boomwhacker represents a different musical note. For example, this red one is 'C', orange is 'D', and so on. Here’s how to play: simply hit the tube against your palm or a soft surface.
Demonstrate playing a simple tune.
"Can everyone try that? On the count of three, let’s give it a try together. One, two, three!"
Guide students as they try it out.
"Fantastic! Now you all have a feel for how they work!"
"Now for the exciting part! I’m going to divide you into groups of five. Each group will be tasked with creating your own simple melody using the Boomwhackers.
Divide the class into groups, distributing the Boomwhackers.
"You have 15 minutes for this activity. Be sure to think about the rhythm and notes. Remember, a melody can be simple, and collaboration is key! I will be walking around to assist if you need help.
Circulate among the groups, offering support and encouragement as needed.
"Time's up! I can’t wait to hear what you’ve created!"
"Alright, everyone! Let’s come back together as a class. Each group will now have a chance to present the melody you constructed.
As your classmates present, remember to listen actively. After each presentation, we’ll have a few minutes for positive feedback and questions. Who would like to go first?"
Facilitate the presentations.
"Wonderful! Let’s give a round of applause for each group! What did you find interesting about their melodies?"
Encourage discussion and feedback from the class.
"Thank you for such fantastic presentations! Let’s summarize what we learned today. Can someone tell me what melody is?"
Gather responses.
"Exactly! And can anyone share something about teamwork that you found important while working in your groups?"
Encourage students to reflect on teamwork experiences.
"It’s clear that you all made great progress today in understanding melody and working together!"
"For your homework, I’d like you to practice a simple melody that I will provide you on a sheet. You will have a chance to share it in our next class.
Hand out the homework assignment sheets.
"Please ensure that you practice at home, as I look forward to seeing your progress. Thank you for your hard work today; I had a fantastic time! Have a great day, everybody!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students discussing} | - Homework review on melodies - Student presentations - Importance of different perspectives |
| 2 | {Image: Musical notes on a staff} | - Introduction to melody - Definition: A series of musical notes perceived as one - Characteristics: Simple or complex, distinct rhythm, memorable part of a song |
| 3 | {Image: Colorful Boomwhackers} | - Introduction to Boomwhackers - Each color = different musical note (e.g., red = C, orange = D) - Demonstration of how to play |
| 4 | {Image: Students in groups creating music} | - Group activity: Melody creation - Task: Create a simple melody using Boomwhackers - Collaboration and rhythm focus |
| 5 | {Image: Students presenting in front of the class} | - Group presentations of created melodies - Active listening and feedback - Reflection on teamwork and learning outcomes |