Lesson Plan

4th Grade
Skin and Bones
Tiffany Talley

Goal and Expected Outcome: For students to successfully sing and play as an ensemble in a 45 min. class block.

Objectives:

• 4.1 The student will sing a song in tune with a clear tone quality.
• 4.2 The student will perform rhythmic patterns that include quarter notes, quarter rests on pitched instruments or non-pitched instruments.
• 4.14 The student will exhibit respect for the contributions of self and others in a music setting.

Set stage:

• Take a look at the lyrics to the song, “Skin and Bones”. What do you think happened after she opened the closet door?
• I’m going to sing the song and tell you what happens next.
• Sing song with a loud “BOO” at the end.

Process:

• Sing it together.

Take a look at some of the rhythms we will be playing today. Which instruments play the same rhythm?

• Clap rhythms. Go all the way through without repeating.
• Pat BX/BM rhythm while singing the song.
• Demonstrate on instrument. Select students to play.
• Pat AX rhythm.
• Demonstrate on instrument. Select students to play.
• Pat SX rhythm.
• Demonstrate on instrument. Select students to play.
• Assign other instruments and play each part individually.
• Play entire song while singing.

Closure: Who can clap the rhythm that I point to?

Adaptations:

• Preferential seating and pairing
• Rhythm written on individual card
• Visual cues for off-task behavior.

Materials Needed:

• 2 BX 3 AX 3 SX
• Triangles Drums Claves
• Guiros Maracas