Lessonplan for a Cultural and Creative Arts class for Primary 1 students focused on the topic of "Folk Song Singing":
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**Lesson Plan: Folk Song Singing**
**Class**: Primary 1
**Subject**: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA)
**Duration**: 40 minutes
**Date**: [Insert Date Here]
**Topic**: Folk Song Singing
### Objectives:
1. Introduce students to the concept of folk songs.
2. Teach students a simple folk song from their local culture.
3. Help students understand the importance and context of folk songs in their culture.
4. Encourage students to sing the folk song together and participate in related activities.
### Materials Needed:
- Audio recording or live performance of the chosen folk song.
- Visual aids (pictures, drawings related to the folk song's theme, if available).
- Lyrics of the folk song printed on large cards or written on a board.
- Simple percussion instruments (e.g., tambourine, shakers).
- Speakers or musical instruments for playing music if using an audio recording.
- Paper and crayons for a creative drawing activity.
### Lesson Structure:
#### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Introduction**:
- Begin the class with a warm greeting and ask the students how they are doing.
- Introduce the day's topic: Folk Song Singing. Briefly explain what a folk song is: a traditional song that comes from the culture of a particular area and is passed down through generations.
#### Presentation (10 minutes)
2. **Explanation and Discussion**:
- Talk about the importance of folk songs in keeping cultural traditions alive.
- Share a bit of the history and context of the chosen folk song (e.g., "This song is about the rain coming to water the crops, which was very important in the old days.")
3. **Playing the Folk Song**:
- Play the chosen folk song using audio equipment or sing it live.
- Applaud and encourage students to listen carefully.
#### Practice (15 minutes)
4. **Learning the Song**:
- Break down the song into smaller parts. Teach the melody and lyrics one line at a time.
- Use call and response: instructor sings a line, and students repeat it.
- Use hand movements or simple dance steps to make it more engaging.
5. **Group Singing**:
- Once the students are comfortable with the song, sing it together as a group.
- Introduce simple percussion instruments for students to play while singing.
#### Application (5 minutes)
6. **Creative Activity**:
- Provide students with paper and crayons to draw something related to the folk song they just learned (e.g., drawing rain, a farm, people dancing).
- While they draw, play the folk song in the background to reinforce learning.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
7. **Sharing and Reflection**:
- Allow a few students to share their drawings with the class.
- Recap what they learned about folk songs and their importance in their culture.
- Encourage students to share the song and what they learned with their families at home.
8. **Goodbye Song**:
- End the class with a short, familiar goodbye song to leave students with a happy note.
### Assessment:
- Observe students' participation and enthusiasm during the singing activity.
- Listen for correct melody and lyrics during group singing.
- Review students' drawings for their understanding of the song's theme.
### Homework/Extension:
- Ask students to sing the folk song at home with their family members and share what they learned in the next class.
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This lesson plan integrates listening, singing, and creative drawing activities to ensure a holistic and engaging learning experience for Primary 1 students.