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Performance
Multiple 30-minute sessions
Whole class performance
We Belong Together Song
Week 5 Activity - Detailed Instructions
Learning Objectives
- Students will learn and perform a song about friendship and belonging
- Students will develop musical skills and confidence
- Students will express the unit's themes through music
Materials Needed
- Song lyrics printed large for display
- Simple instruments (shakers, bells, rhythm sticks)
- Microphone (optional)
- Seating area for audience
- Camera for recording performance
Preparation Steps
- 1Choose or write a simple song about belonging and friendship
- 2Create large lyric charts with pictures
- 3Practice the song yourself before teaching
- 4Set up performance area with good acoustics
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Introduce the song and its message about belonging
2
Teach the song line by line with actions
3
Practice singing together multiple times
4
Add simple instruments for rhythm
5
Assign solos or small group parts if appropriate
6
Practice performing for an audience
7
Invite other classes or families for final performance
8
Record the performance to share with families
Assessment
- Observe students' participation in singing
- Note confidence and enthusiasm during performance
- Document understanding of song's message about belonging
- Assess ability to perform for an audience
Teaching Tips
- Choose a song with simple, repetitive lyrics
- Use hand motions to help students remember words
- Practice good singing posture and breathing
- Celebrate everyone's participation regardless of singing ability
Extension Activities
Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience
- 1Write additional verses to the song
- 2Create a music video of the performance
- 3Teach the song to other classes
- 4Learn songs about belonging from different cultures