September Week 2 Lesson: 2nd Grade
Focus Goals
- I can echo short patterns using sol, mi, and la.
- I can read and sing sol–mi–la patterns.
- I can create and perform my own sol–mi–la patterns.
Welcome & Warm-Up
Greet the class with a hello song.
I have a full year hello song schedule that you can download here.
Doggie Doggie
- Teach the song.
- This video is similar to how I play the game. The student who is the ‘doggie’ has to guess which student is singing. Also, I say the word “took” instead of “stole”.
- Great for assessing solo singing
Extension/Day 2: Have students dictate the melody of the song.
Rhythm Play Along
Pass out rhythm sticks and play along.
Surprise Symphony
- Use this video to read the Surprise Symphony rhythm
- Use scarves to show the ta/tadi rhythms
- If there’s time, you can also use this to discuss/review dynamics
Sol-Mi-La Digital Slides
Review sol-mi-la with these digital flashcards.
Extension/Day 2: Students practice these melodies on a pitched instrument (ie xylophone). You can remove bars to make it easier.
Sol-Mi-La Bingo
BINGO is always a fun game for assessing and reviewing melodies and rhythms. Here is the Sol-Mi-La Bingo. Grab it below and let the fun begin.
Radetzky March
- Have students listen first to identify the meter
- Listen again and conduct the meter of 2
