Introduction to Singing Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan: Introduction to Singing

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 2

Age: 8 years

Topic: Introduction to Singing

Sub-topic: Singing about things in the environment (e.g., rain, traffic light, stars, sun)

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Define the word ‘singing’.
• Identify things that happen in their environment.
• Sing about these things both in tonic solfas and in text.

Keywords: Singing, Tonic Solfa, Environment, Voice Exercise, Songs

Set Induction: Play a short clip of a child singing a popular song to engage the pupils.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with basic songs and enjoy singing.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Musical instruments (piano, keyboard, drum)
• Music textbooks on singing
• Audio-visual resources (videos of children singing)

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Ask pupils to share their favorite songs and discuss the themes of these songs.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Pupil’s leadership and personal development
• Citizenship
• Creativity and imagination

Learning Materials:

• Audio-visual resources: musical instruments, videos of singing
• Music textbooks on singing

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials:

• Piano, keyboard, drum
• Music textbooks
• Audio clips of songs

Content:

• Introduction to singing: Singing is producing musical sounds with the voice.
• Examples of things to sing about: rain, traffic light, stars, sun.
• Importance of singing: Helps in expressing emotions and improving vocal skills.
• Steps to singing: Define the song, practice singing scales and arpeggios, sing the song in tonic solfa and text.

Evaluation 

1. Singing is producing ______ sounds with the voice. (a) musical (b) cooking (c) dancing (d) writing
2. We can sing about things in the ______. (a) sky (b) environment (c) ocean (d) desert
3. An example of a song about stars is ______. (a) Rain, rain, go away (b) Twinkle twinkle little star (c) Happy birthday (d) Jingle bells
4. The first step in singing is to ______ the song. (a) ignore (b) eat (c) define (d) write
5. We can practice singing by using ______. (a) scales (b) books (c) pens (d) erasers
6. A traffic light is an example of a thing we can ______ about. (a) sing (b) draw (c) read (d) eat
7. Singing helps in expressing ______. (a) anger (b) emotions (c) fear (d) hunger
8. The sun is an example of a thing we can ______ about. (a) eat (b) sing (c) break (d) ignore
9. To sing, we need to use our ______. (a) feet (b) voice (c) hands (d) eyes
10. Practicing singing scales helps improve our ______. (a) cooking (b) jumping (c) vocal skills (d) running
11. A piano is a ______ instrument. (a) musical (b) cooking (c) drawing (d) writing
12. We can sing in ______ solfa. (a) tonic (b) written (c) broken (d) silent
13. The stars are found in the ______. (a) sea (b) sky (c) forest (d) desert
14. Singing “Twinkle twinkle little star” helps us learn about ______. (a) cars (b) stars (c) roads (d) houses
15. Practicing singing helps in improving our ______. (a) vocal skills (b) reading (c) writing (d) drawing

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What is singing? Singing is producing musical sounds with the voice.
2. What can we sing about? We can sing about things in the environment like rain, traffic light, stars, and sun.
3. Why is singing important? Singing helps in expressing emotions and improving vocal skills.
4. What is the first step in singing? The first step is to define the song.
5. How can we practice singing? We can practice singing by using scales and arpeggios.
6. Can we sing about traffic lights? Yes, we can.
7. What is an example of a song about stars? “Twinkle twinkle little star” is an example.
8. How does singing help us? It helps in expressing emotions and improving vocal skills.
9. What do we need to use for singing? We need to use our voice.
10. Can we sing in tonic solfa? Yes, we can.
11. Where are stars found? Stars are found in the sky.
12. What instrument can we use for singing practice? We can use a piano.
13. What is an example of a song about rain? “Rain, rain, go away” is an example.
14. How does practicing singing scales help us? It helps in improving our vocal skills.
15. Can singing help us understand the environment? Yes, it can.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Introduction to Drawing.”

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Introduction to Singing.”

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to exercise their voices by singing scales and arpeggios. The teacher then corrects the pupils where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate singing scales and arpeggios.
• Guide pupils in identifying things to sing about.
• Teach pupils songs about stars, rain, and other environmental elements.

Learners’ Activities:

• Pupils exercise their voices by singing scales and arpeggios.
• Pupils sing songs about stars as a class.
• Pupils sing in small groups and share their songs with the class.

Assessment: Observe pupils’ ability to sing scales and arpeggios. Review pupils’ singing performances and provide feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is singing?
2. Name three things we can sing about.
3. What is the first step in singing?
4. Why is singing important?
5. Can you sing a song about stars?
6. What instrument can we use to practice singing?
7. How does singing help our vocal skills?
8. What is tonic solfa?
9. Can we sing about rain?
10. How does practicing singing scales help us?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to listen to and provide feedback on pupils’ singing.