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Lesson 15: Halloween is coming! This theme is the main tune of a piece of music. How many times do you hear the theme played in this song, "In the Hall of the Mountain King?" in Google Classroom

Lesson 15: Halloween is coming! This theme is the main tune of a piece of music. How many times do you hear the theme played in this song, "In the Hall of the Mountain King?"

Halloween is coming! A theme is the main tune of a piece of music. A man named Gried wrote this song to describe the adventures of a boy named Peer Gynt. Peer crept into the hall of the notorious Mountain King. He thinks he is alone in the Mountain King's palace hall, but soon finds out he is not. Frightened, Peer Gynt runs out of the great hall, through the doorway, down the hallway, out the entrance, down the sidewalk, and away from the palace through the forest! How many times do you hear the theme played in this song, "In the Hall of the Mountain King?"

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Lesson 16: Review the words of "America" verse 1. When you are confident you have the first verse memorized, write out all the words to verse one here. in Google Classroom

Lesson 16: Review the words of "America" verse 1. When you are confident you have the first verse memorized, write out all the words to verse one here.

Review the words of "America" verse 1. When you are confident you have the first verse memorized, write out all the words to verse one here.

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Lesson 14: Listen to this version of "America." How does it differ from the version of "America" we have been using? in Google Classroom

Lesson 14: Listen to this version of "America." How does it differ from the version of "America" we have been using?

Listen to this version of "America." How does it differ from the version of "America" we have been using?

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Lesson 17: Here is another version of "This Land Is Your Land." How does it differ from the one we've been using? in Google Classroom

Lesson 17: Here is another version of "This Land Is Your Land." How does it differ from the one we've been using?

Here is another version of "This Land Is Your Land." How does it differ from the one we've been using?

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Lesson 18: Review "This Land Is Your Land" over and over until you know the refrain by memory. Without looking at your packet or any of the lyrics, write the missing words. This land is your land. This land is my ______. From California to the New York ________. From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream ______. This land was made for you and _____. in Google Classroom

Lesson 18: Review "This Land Is Your Land" over and over until you know the refrain by memory. Without looking at your packet or any of the lyrics, write the missing words. This land is your land. This land is my ______. From California to the New York ________. From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream ______. This land was made for you and _____.

Review "This Land Is Your Land" over and over until you know the refrain by memory. Without looking at your packet or any of the lyrics, write the missing words.
This land is your land. This land is my ______.
From California to the New York ________.
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream ______.
This land was made for you and _____.

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Lesson 12: Review "America" on p.1 and "This Land Is Your Land" on p. 1. Memorize verse 1 of "America." What helps you memorize a song? in Google Classroom

Lesson 12: Review "America" on p.1 and "This Land Is Your Land" on p. 1. Memorize verse 1 of "America." What helps you memorize a song?

Review "America" on p.1 and "This Land Is Your Land" on p. 1. Memorize verse 1 of "America." What helps you memorize a song?

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Lesson 11: "America, the Beautiful" is on p. 5 of your patriotic packet. It was written by Katharine Lee Bates during a visit to beautiful Colorado. Please read the paragraph at the top of p. 5 and listen to the song on the attached video. Listen again and sing along. The song is accompanied by chords. A 3-note chord is called a triad. On p. 6, the notes of each chord are listed. Of the following chords, (Bb, F, C7, F7, Eb) which chords are triads? in Google Classroom

Lesson 11: "America, the Beautiful" is on p. 5 of your patriotic packet. It was written by Katharine Lee Bates during a visit to beautiful Colorado. Please read the paragraph at the top of p. 5 and listen to the song on the attached video. Listen again and sing along. The song is accompanied by chords. A 3-note chord is called a triad. On p. 6, the notes of each chord are listed. Of the following chords, (Bb, F, C7, F7, Eb) which chords are triads?

Use the video below and your patriotic packet to answer the question.

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Lesson 13: Review "America the Beautiful" on p. 5. Sing verse one over and over until it is memorized. What challenges do you have with memorization? How do you get better at memorization? in Google Classroom

Lesson 13: Review "America the Beautiful" on p. 5. Sing verse one over and over until it is memorized. What challenges do you have with memorization? How do you get better at memorization?

Review "America the Beautiful" on p. 5. Sing verse one over and over until it is memorized. What challenges do you have with memorization? How do you get better at memorization?

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Lesson 7: A repeated musical pattern is called an ostinato. Review singing the "MN Rouser." Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIWSkM5UHhM&t=3s Using ta, ta-ti, ta-a, ta-ka-ti-ki, and sh, make up a 4 beat ostinato and play it on your homemade instrument along with the MN Rouser. An example would be "ta ta ta-ti ta" or "ta ta ta sh." What was your 4 beat ostinato? in Google Classroom

Lesson 7: A repeated musical pattern is called an ostinato. Review singing the "MN Rouser." Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIWSkM5UHhM&t=3s Using ta, ta-ti, ta-a, ta-ka-ti-ki, and sh, make up a 4 beat ostinato and play it on your homemade instrument along with the MN Rouser. An example would be "ta ta ta-ti ta" or "ta ta ta sh." What was your 4 beat ostinato?

Here are the words to the "MN Rouser."

Minnesota, hats off to thee!
To thy colors true we shall ever be,
Firm and strong, united are we.
Rah, rah, rah, for Ski-U-Mah,
Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Rah for the U of M.
[Repeat]
M-I-N-N-E-S-O-T-A!
Minnesota, Minnesota!
Yeaaaaaaah Gophers!

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Lesson 10: "This Land Is Your Land." 1. List 3 US places in this song. (2. Play the ostinato in your packet.) 3. Make up a new 4 beat ostinato. in Google Classroom

Lesson 10: "This Land Is Your Land." 1. List 3 US places in this song. (2. Play the ostinato in your packet.) 3. Make up a new 4 beat ostinato.

Look at p. 4 in your patriotic packet. Listen to "This Land Is Your Land." Answer question 1. Play the ostinato in question 2. Make up a new 4 beat ostinato in question 3.

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Lesson 9: "Variations on America." 1. How many times did you hear the "America" theme in this piece? in Google Classroom

Lesson 9: "Variations on America." 1. How many times did you hear the "America" theme in this piece?

Look at page 3 in your patriotic packet. Read the background information. A theme is the main tune of a piece of music. Variations are different versions of the same tune. Listen to the piece, follow the listening map in the picture, and answer the questions.

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Lesson 8: "America" 1. List 3 pairs of rhyming words in verse one. 2. How many times do you hear the rhythmic motive "ta ta ta tam-ti ta" (rhythm of "my country 'tis of thee") in verse one? 3. What is the root of the F chord? Dm chord? Bb chord? C chord? A chord? in Google Classroom

Lesson 8: "America" 1. List 3 pairs of rhyming words in verse one. 2. How many times do you hear the rhythmic motive "ta ta ta tam-ti ta" (rhythm of "my country 'tis of thee") in verse one? 3. What is the root of the F chord? Dm chord? Bb chord? C chord? A chord?

Look at pages 1 and 2 in the patriotic packet. Listen to "America" on youtube. (Click on the link here.) Answer the questions.

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Lesson 6: Just like Alden-Conger has a school song, the University of MN has a school song, too! It is called the "MN Rouser." Click the link to listen and sing along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIWSkM5UHhM&t=3s (The phrase 'Ski-U-Mah' was part of an early cheer for the U of M.) Gopher fans traditionally thrust their fists in the air during the spell-out, and twirl their index fingers during the yell. What is the toughest part of singing those lyrics? in Google Classroom

Lesson 6: Just like Alden-Conger has a school song, the University of MN has a school song, too! It is called the "MN Rouser." Click the link to listen and sing along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIWSkM5UHhM&t=3s (The phrase 'Ski-U-Mah' was part of an early cheer for the U of M.) Gopher fans traditionally thrust their fists in the air during the spell-out, and twirl their index fingers during the yell. What is the toughest part of singing those lyrics?

Here are the words to the "MN Rouser."

Minnesota, hats off to thee!
To thy colors true we shall ever be,
Firm and strong, united are we.
Rah, rah, rah, for Ski-U-Mah,
Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Rah for the U of M.
[Repeat]
M-I-N-N-E-S-O-T-A!
Minnesota, Minnesota!
Yeaaaaaaah Gophers!

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Lesson 5: Sing the school song using the words below. If you need help remembering the tune, click on the link to hear it played by a marching band. Can you sing the melody and play the steady beat on your homemade instrument at the same time? Can you sing, play, and march at the same time? in Google Classroom

Lesson 5: Sing the school song using the words below. If you need help remembering the tune, click on the link to hear it played by a marching band. Can you sing the melody and play the steady beat on your homemade instrument at the same time? Can you sing, play, and march at the same time?

Listen to our school song. It’s real name is “Across the Field.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQMI1hm025I

We have come to show our spirit
Cheer on mighty Knights
Oh yes and we have come to fight for glory, pride, and victory. U-Ra-Ra!
Can’t you see them run up the score?
Can’t you hear us yelling for more?
Hail, hail, to A-C Knights
As we prove we’re the very best!
K-N-I-G-H-T-S. Goooo Knights!

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Lesson 2: Using the same "Welcome Back" song as last time, STOMP "ta ta" at the end of each phrase. STOMP "ta-ti ta" at the end of each phrase. STOMP "ta-ka-ti-ki ta" at the end of each phrase. Where else can you play the rhythms on your body? in Google Classroom

Lesson 2: Using the same "Welcome Back" song as last time, STOMP "ta ta" at the end of each phrase. STOMP "ta-ti ta" at the end of each phrase. STOMP "ta-ka-ti-ki ta" at the end of each phrase. Where else can you play the rhythms on your body?

Welcome Back Song:

Welcome back!
School’s begun.
Time for work.
Time for fun.
Smile brightly
Throughout the day.
School has started
Just today!

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Lesson 1: After speaking each phrase, clap twice. Try to remember the tune from last year. Clap twice at the end of singing each phrase. Say "ta ta" as you clap. Sing the song again, and clap "ta-ti ta" after each phrase. Sing the song again and clap "ta-ka-ti-ki ta" at the end of each phrase. Remember that for our ta-ka-ti-ki rhythm, there are 4 sounds all sharing 1 beat! What challenges did you have with this activity? in Google Classroom

Lesson 1: After speaking each phrase, clap twice. Try to remember the tune from last year. Clap twice at the end of singing each phrase. Say "ta ta" as you clap. Sing the song again, and clap "ta-ti ta" after each phrase. Sing the song again and clap "ta-ka-ti-ki ta" at the end of each phrase. Remember that for our ta-ka-ti-ki rhythm, there are 4 sounds all sharing 1 beat! What challenges did you have with this activity?

Welcome Back Song:

Welcome back!
School’s begun.
Time for work.
Time for fun.
Smile brightly
Throughout the day.
School has started
Just today!

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Lesson 4: Click the link below to hear our school song played by a marching band. Use your homemade instrument to play the beat along with the song. Can you march AND play the beat at the same time? in Google Classroom

Lesson 4: Click the link below to hear our school song played by a marching band. Use your homemade instrument to play the beat along with the song. Can you march AND play the beat at the same time?

Listen to our school song. It’s real name is “Across the Field.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQMI1hm025I
Play a steady beat on your instrument. Be sure you are matching the speed of the band!

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Lesson 3: Make a homemade instrument like a drum or shaker. Use things in your home like an empty container or jar. Put noodles or seeds in it for a shaker. Or use pencils to strike a container for a drum. Try keeping a steady beat. Singing the "Welcome Back" song, after each phrase, play "ta ta." After singing each phrase, play "ta-ti ta." After singing each phrase, play "ta-ka-ti-ki ta." Describe your homemade instrument. in Google Classroom

Lesson 3: Make a homemade instrument like a drum or shaker. Use things in your home like an empty container or jar. Put noodles or seeds in it for a shaker. Or use pencils to strike a container for a drum. Try keeping a steady beat. Singing the "Welcome Back" song, after each phrase, play "ta ta." After singing each phrase, play "ta-ti ta." After singing each phrase, play "ta-ka-ti-ki ta." Describe your homemade instrument.

Welcome Back Song:

Welcome back!
School’s begun.
Time for work.
Time for fun.
Smile brightly
Throughout the day.
School has started
Just today!