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- Pre-K - 12th
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Students listen to a recording of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and work on their own, in small groups, or as a class to write their own version of the song that begins with the words "On the first day of Christmas, my teacher gave to me..."
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students rewrite the lyrics to a well-known song that focuses on autumn sounds, smells and sights, but without any of the usual Halloween trappings. They practice writing descriptions using the senses other than sight. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the lyrics of protest songs as a catalyst for social change. They discuss the influence of music on behavior and explain the use of music as historical record. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students study songs and music of the US Civil War period. They use technology to compose a song that highlights an event or concept from the war. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read and analyze the anti-slavery poem, "Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They discuss the content and form of the poem, write an essay, write an original poem, examine how this anti-slavery poem was converted into a popular Christmas song, and conduct research for a report. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students listen to recording of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." They write, perform, and publish their own versions of the song. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students analyze the lyrics to the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." They design a chart illustrating the lyrics with pictures and words. Students then display their designs on the walls within their classrooms. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students select a song they like and in small groups create original lyrics to the tune of the song they have chosen. They discuss rhyme, rhythm, and tune, write their lyrics on a large chart, and perform the song for the class. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students develop an understanding of Christmas traditions of other countries and well as the United States. They discover the meaning of other holiday celebrations and utilize computers and other technology as an integral part of the curriculum. Theories of multiple intelligences are also used. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students explore the origins of a traditional Christmas song. They adapt historic lyrics to have meaning in their lives today and fabricate, write, and illustrate an accordion book or card. They compare this song to the words of other holiday music. Full Review »
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