Tonic Sol-fa and Song Singing Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Lesson Plan for Teaching Tonic Sol-fa and Song
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 6 years
Sex: Mixed
Topic: Tonic Sol-fa and Song Practice
Duration: 1 Hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Understand the basics of tonic sol-fa notation.
- Sing the song “Sing the day is bright, is bright and fear happy day of joy” using tonic sol-fa notation.
- Repeat the song several times with correct pitch and rhythm.
Key Words:
- Tonic sol-fa
- Pitch
- Rhythm
- Song practice
- Rehearsal
Set Induction:
Sing a familiar nursery rhyme using tonic sol-fa notation to introduce the concept to the pupils.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils may have some familiarity with singing songs and nursery rhymes.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Tonic sol-fa flashcards (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do)
- Song lyrics printed with tonic sol-fa notation
- Audio recording of the song
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss any previous experiences pupils have with singing and listening to songs.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Singing
- Listening
- Memorization
- Coordination
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
- Basic Music Theory for Children
Instructional Materials:
- Tonic sol-fa flashcards
- Printed song lyrics with tonic sol-fa notation
- Audio recording of the song
Content Explanation:
- Introduction to Tonic Sol-fa:
- Explain that tonic sol-fa is a method of teaching music by using syllables (Do, Re, Mi, etc.) to represent musical notes.
- Show and practice singing each syllable (Do, Re, Mi, etc.) with corresponding hand signs or gestures.
- Practice Song: “Sing the day is bright, is bright and fear happy day of joy”:
- Introduce the song lyrics printed with tonic sol-fa notation.
- Play the audio recording of the song for pupils to listen to the melody and rhythm.
- Practice singing the song several times together, focusing on correct pitch and rhythm.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher introduces tonic sol-fa notation and explains its purpose in music.
Step 2: The teacher presents the song “Sing the day is bright, is bright and fear happy day of joy” with tonic sol-fa notation.
Step 3: The teacher leads pupils in singing the song, ensuring correct pitch and rhythm.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Demonstrate each tonic sol-fa syllable (Do, Re, Mi, etc.) with hand signs.
- Guide pupils in practicing the song, correcting pitch and rhythm as needed.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and repeat the tonic sol-fa syllables.
- Sing along with the teacher and the recorded song.
- Practice the song multiple times to improve performance.
Assessment:
Evaluation:
- Observe pupils’ ability to sing using tonic sol-fa notation.
- Check for correct pitch and rhythm during song practice.
- Provide feedback on pronunciation of sol-fa syllables and overall performance.
Conclusion:
The teacher encourages pupils to continue practicing the song at home and emphasizes the importance of listening and singing accurately using tonic sol-fa.
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