Songs · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.1.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least three familiar songs, including the Ghana National Anthem, and say where they are usually sung.
Sing a familiar song rhythmically, using claps, gestures or simple dance movements to keep time.
Talk about at least one moral lesson taught by a familiar song.
Use a think-pair-share strategy to state at least two benefits of songs in their own words.
Share their ideas about the benefits of songs clearly with the whole class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Songs (1.1)
Content standard: B3.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of songs
Indicator: B3.1.1.1.1 - Talk about the benefits of songs
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 70
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Let learners identify some familiar songs e.g. patriotic songs such as 'The National Anthem'.
- Teach the songs identified, e. g. 'The National Anthem'
- Let learners sing rhythmically, using claps, gestures and dance where necessary.
- Let learners, in convenient groups, identify and talk about the moral lessons in the songs.
- Have learners think-pair-share the benefits of songs. Let the pairs then share their views with the whole class.