Songs · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.1.1.2

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

listen to and sing two selected songs accurately (the National Anthem and “Ten Galloping Horses Came Through the Town”)
identify at least three values or lessons taught by each song
discuss in small groups why these values are important for daily life
give one example of how to practise a song’s value at home or in school
express a personal opinion about which value from the songs matters most to them and why

This lesson builds on the previous slot (B4.1.1.1.1), where learners listened to songs and sang them with appropriate stress, rhythm and actions. It opens the discussion of song values and stops short of composing or adapting songs, which belongs to later weeks.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Songs (1.1)
Content standard: B4.1.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of variety of songs
Indicator: B4.1.1.1.2 - Identify and discuss values in 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 4-6), 2019, p. 2
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Select suitable songs for listening, singing/recitation from learners' background.
e.g.
- National Anthem
- National Pledge
- Ten Galloping Horses Came Through the Town
- After they have listened to the songs and also sang them, lead them to identify and discuss the values in the songs.