Category Archives: Unit 3

Unit 3: Musical Theatre with J.J.

Find J.J.’s Hometown Melody will take us on a journey from Lafayette, Louisiana to Port Wentworth, Georgia to meet our next singer, J.J. Use page SG16 and help the students do the following: Locate Megan, Drew, and Kelli in Lafayette, Louisiana. Locate J.J. on the map in Port Wentworth, Georgia. Complete the activity.   PDF…

Lesson 1: Learning “Do-Re-Mi”

Aim: How can we explore a musical scale while learning about musical theatre? Summary: Students learn to sing expressively to “Do-Re-Mi” while understanding the genre of musical theatre. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, scissors Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.8, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.5,…

Lesson 2: Learning “Somewhere”

Aim: How can we explore our emotions through musical expression? Summary: Students learn to sing “Somewhere” expressively while understanding how music can convey their feelings. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, scissors, markers or crayons, popsicle sticks (optional) Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.8, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC:MGK-2.1,…