SINGING TONIC SOLFAS OF “TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR” AND MATCHING SONGS

Cultural and Creative Arts – Primary 3 – Second Term – Week 2

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 3

Term: Second Term

Week: 2

Age: 7 – 8 years

Duration: 40 Minutes

Topic: Singing Tonic Solfas of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and Matching Songs

Sub-topic: Understanding Tonic Solfa and Singing Practice

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain what tonic solfa is.
2. Sing the tonic solfa of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
3. Identify the corresponding notes on the musical scale.
4. Apply tonic solfa to other matching songs.

Keywords: Tonic solfa, musical notes, singing, melody, scale

Set Induction:

The teacher plays or sings “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and asks pupils if they recognize the song.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils have listened to or sung simple songs before.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Keyboard or musical instrument
2. Song chart for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
3. Tonic solfa notation sheet

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have learned about different musical notes in previous lessons.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Coordination
• Creativity

Learning Materials:

• Songbook
• Music notation chart
• Audio recordings of songs

Reference Books:

Lagos State Scheme of Work, Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Music sheets
• Flashcards with tonic solfa notation
• Audio recordings of songs

Content:

A. Meaning of Tonic Solfa

Tonic solfa is a method of writing and singing music using syllables (doh, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, doh).

B. Tonic Solfa of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Lyrics:
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

Tonic Solfa Notation:
Do Do So So La La So
Fa Fa Mi Mi Re Re Do
So So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re
So So Fa Fa Mi Mi Re
Do Do So So La La So
Fa Fa Mi Mi Re Re Do

C. Matching Songs with Similar Tonic Solfa

1. “Baa Baa Black Sheep”
2. “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
3. “London Bridge Is Falling Down”

D. Steps in Singing with Tonic Solfa

1. Listen to the melody of the song.
2. Identify the tonic solfa notes for each line.
3. Sing each note slowly while looking at the notation.
4. Practice the song with the correct solfa sounds.
5. Sing along with musical instruments.

Evaluation (Fill in the Blanks with Options):

1. The first note in tonic solfa is ___. (a) Doh (b) So (c) Re (d) Fa
2. Tonic solfa helps in ___. (a) Playing football (b) Singing songs (c) Drawing pictures (d) Dancing
3. The tonic solfa for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” starts with ___. (a) Fa Fa (b) Do Do (c) Mi Mi (d) La La
4. One example of a song similar to “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” is ___. (a) Jingle Bells (b) Baa Baa Black Sheep (c) Silent Night (d) Happy Birthday
5. The last note in the tonic solfa scale is ___. (a) So (b) Doh (c) Re (d) La

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is tonic solfa?
   • It is a way of singing and writing music using special syllables like doh, re, mi, etc.
2. Why do we use tonic solfa?
   • It helps us sing songs correctly and understand musical notes.
3. How does tonic solfa help in singing?
   • It helps us know the correct notes and sing in tune.
4. Can we use tonic solfa for any song?
   • Yes, we can write any song in tonic solfa.
5. What is the first note in the solfa scale?
   • The first note is “doh.”

Presentation Steps:

1. The teacher explains the meaning of tonic solfa.
2. The teacher writes the tonic solfa notation of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” on the board.
3. Pupils practice singing the solfa notation step by step.
4. The teacher introduces other matching songs.

Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities:

• Teacher: Demonstrates singing with tonic solfa and helps pupils practice.
• Learners: Sing along, repeat the notes, and ask questions.

Assessment (Short-Answer Questions):

1. What is tonic solfa?
2. Name the first three notes in the solfa scale.
3. What is the tonic solfa for “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”?
4. Give an example of another song that has a similar melody.
5. Why is tonic solfa important in music?

Conclusion:

The teacher marks the pupils’ singing, gives feedback, and encourages them to practice tonic solfa at home.

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