Singing Tonic Solfas of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and Matching Songs Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: Singing Tonic Solfas of Nursery Rhymes
Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall the previous lesson on basic drawing and coloring.

Key Words: Tonic Solfas, Nursery Rhymes, Singing, Music, Songs

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

• Define tonic solfas.
• Sing nursery rhymes using tonic solfas.
• Match words of nursery rhymes with appropriate tonic solfas.
• Participate actively in singing activities.

Embedded Core Skills: Music appreciation, Memory recall, Listening skills, Singing proficiency

Learning Materials: Nursery rhyme lyrics, Tonic solfa chart, Music player (optional)

Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook Book 3

Content:

1. Revision of previous topic: Introduction to Modelling with Papier Mache
2. Introduction to new topic: Singing tonic solfas of nursery rhymes.
3. Explanation of tonic solfas and their importance in singing.
4. Practice singing nursery rhymes using tonic solfas.
5. Matching words of nursery rhymes with appropriate tonic solfas.
6. Singing along to nursery rhymes with the correct tonic solfas.

1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star:
   • Text: Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
     How I wonder what you are!
     Up above the world so high,
     Like a diamond in the sky.
   • Tonic Solfas: Do, Do, Sol, Sol, La, La, Sol, Sol
     Do, Do, Sol, Sol, Fa, Fa, Mi, Mi
     Sol, Sol, Fa, Fa, Mi, Mi, Re, Re
     Sol, Sol, La, La, Sol, Sol, Fa, Fa
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb:
   • Text: Mary had a little lamb,
     Little lamb, little lamb,
     Mary had a little lamb,
     Its fleece was white as snow.
   • Tonic Solfas: Mi, Re, Do, Re, Re, Re, Mi, Mi, Mi
     Mi, Mi, Mi, Re, Re, Re, Mi, Mi, Mi
     Mi, Re, Do, Re, Re, Re, Mi, Mi, Mi
     Mi, Mi, Mi, Mi, Mi, Mi, Re, Do, Re

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

1. What are Tonic Solfas?
   • Tonic solfas are a way to sing songs using special sounds for each note.
2. Example of Tonic Solfas:
   • “Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do”
3. Singing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” with Tonic Solfas:
   • “Do, Do, Sol, Sol, La, La, Sol”
4. Matching Songs with Tonic Solfas:
   • “Mary Had a Little Lamb”: “Mi, Re, Do, Re, Re, Re, Mi, Mi, Mi”
   • “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”: “Sol, Sol, Sol, Mi, Sol, La, Ti, Do”
5. Listening and Repeating:
   • Listen carefully to the teacher’s musical sounds and repeat them correctly.
6. Singing Tonic Solfas:
   • Sing the correct tonic solfas for each note of the song.
7. Singing the Text:
   • Sing the words of the song while following the tonic solfas.
8. Matching Text with Tonic Solfas:
   • For “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”:
     • “Twinkle, twinkle, little star” matches with “Do, Do, Sol, Sol”
     • “How I wonder what you are” matches with “La, La, Sol, Sol, Fa, Fa, Mi”
9. Practice and Enjoyment:
   • Practice singing the songs with tonic solfas and have fun making music!
10. Conclusion:
    • Now you can sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and other songs using tonic solfas like a musical pro! 🎶✨

Class Discussions :

1. What are tonic solfas?
   • Tonic solfas are special sounds we use to sing songs.
2. How do we sing with tonic solfas?
   • We match each word of a song with a special sound.
3. Can you give an example of a tonic solfa?
   • Sure! “Do” is a tonic solfa sound.
4. What is “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” in tonic solfas?
   • It goes like this: “Do, Do, Sol, Sol, La, La, Sol.”
5. How do we match songs with tonic solfas?
   • We listen to the melody and find the right sound for each word.
6. Do all songs use tonic solfas?
   • No, but many songs can be sung using tonic solfas.
7. Why is it important to learn tonic solfas?
   • It helps us understand music better and sing songs accurately.
8. What other songs can we sing with tonic solfas?
   • Songs like “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”
9. Can anyone learn to sing with tonic solfas?
   • Yes, with practice and patience, anyone can learn!
10. Where can we practice singing with tonic solfas?
    • In music class or at home with family and friends.

Evaluation :

1. What are tonic ______? a) Numbers
   b) Solos
   c) Solfas
   d) Letters
2. Tonic solfas help us sing songs with ______. a) Special sounds
   b) Loud voices
   c) Quiet whispers
   d) Funny noises
3. “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” starts with the tonic solfa ______. a) Do
   b) Mi
   c) Fa
   d) Sol
4. How do we match songs with tonic solfas? We listen to the ______ and find the right sound for each word. a) Story
   b) Melody
   c) Recipe
   d) Weather
5. “Mary Had a Little Lamb” goes like this: “Mi, Re, Do, Re, Re, Re, Mi, Mi, ______.” a) La
   b) Fa
   c) Sol
   d) Ti
6. Learning tonic solfas helps us understand music better and sing songs ______. a) Quietly
   b) Incorrectly
   c) Accurately
   d) Quickly
7. Who can learn to sing with tonic solfas? ______ can learn! a) Only adults
   b) Only teachers
   c) Only cats
   d) Anyone
8. We can practice singing with tonic solfas in ______ or at home with family and friends. a) The playground
   b) The library
   c) Music class
   d) The zoo
9. Tonic solfas are like a special language for singing, and with practice, we can become ______ singers. a) Happy
   b) Sad
   c) Better
   d) Hungry
10. The tonic solfa for “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” starts with ______. a) Do
    b) Sol
    c) Fa
    d) La

Presentation:

• Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic of Introduction to Modelling with Papier Mache  engaging students with questions and discussions.
• Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic of singing tonic solfas of nursery rhymes, explaining what tonic solfas are and their role in music.
• Step 3: Teacher’s Activities:
  • Provide examples of nursery rhymes and their lyrics.
  • Demonstrate how to sing nursery rhymes using tonic solfas.
  • Guide students in matching words of nursery rhymes with appropriate tonic solfas.
• Learners Activities:
  • Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanations.
  • Participate actively in singing activities, trying to match words with tonic solfas.
  • Sing along to nursery rhymes with the correct tonic solfas.
• Assessment: Observation of students’ participation and ability to match words with tonic solfas during singing activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What are tonic solfas?
2. Why are tonic solfas important in singing?
3. Can you give an example of a tonic solfa sound?
4. How do we match words with tonic solfas?
5. Can you sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” using tonic solfas?
6. What is the tonic solfa for “Mary Had a Little Lamb”?
7. Who can learn to sing with tonic solfas?
8. What materials do we need for singing with tonic solfas?
9. What is the importance of practicing singing with tonic solfas?
10. How can we improve our singing skills using tonic solfas?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark students’ participation and understanding. Further practice of singing with tonic solfas can be encouraged as homework.