Dear Sis,
This is the tenth and final part in our Music Appreciation lesson plan series. If you are just finding us now, the text that corresponds with these lessons is Music is… by Stephen T. Johnson.
Rock & Roll
Week Thirty-Three
Approximately 20 minutes
Read playful narration “Rock ‘n’ Roll is…” text.
- Encourage your pre-reader to try to repeat the song and sing along. Being silly with your kids is a great way to catch their interest.
- If you have multiple learners you can make a game of it and see who can give the best performance by family vote
Listen to Sample One: “Strange Things Happening Everyday” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe (gospel/early rock ‘n’ roll)
Listen to Sample Two: “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley (rockability/rock ‘n’ roll)
Watch the Biography of Elvis Presley video.
Week Thirty-Four
Approximately 15 minutes
Read “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL” history text.
Watch the History of Rock ‘n’ Roll video.
Week Thirty-Five
Approximately 10 minutes
Listen to Sample Three: “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry (rock ‘n’ roll)
Listen to Sample Four: “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles (pop rock)
Week Thirty-Six
Approximately 15 minutes
Listen to Sample Five: “Little Wing” by Jimi Hendrix (classic/psychedelic rock)
Listen to Sample Six: “We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions” by Queen (classic/arena rock)
Read “Music is YOU!”.
Please tell us about your experience in the comment section.
Happy Homeschooling!
Love,
b