Arts and culture
Grade 4
Expression and communication
Module 5
Music: rhythmic patterns
Music
Activity
To create and apply rhythmic patterns [lo 4.4, 4.5]
S tep 1
List possible means of transport and add a song about a specific type. If you have a recording available, share it with the rest of the class.
| Transport | Song |
S tep 2
When boats and aeroplanes are in distress, they use a signal based on the Morse code .
Morse code consists of short and long sounds ( ▬ ). Music also consists of short and long sounds; therefore the Morse code is useful in notating music.
S tep 3
Clap and say the following rhythmic patterns:
S tep 4
Combine any two patterns and clap them.
Example:
| + |
S tep 5
Clap the new pattern.
- The Imitate Game
In this game you do exactly what your educator does!
- The Repeat Game
In this game you repeat the same phrase three times – everyone together!
- The Call and response Game
In this game the educator asks the question and you answer.
- The Rondo Game
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Assessment
LEARNING OUTCOME 4: EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION
The learner will be able to analyse and use multiple forms of communication and expression in Arts and Culture.
Assessment standard
We know this when the learner:
4.4 uses voice, body and found or made instruments to accompany stories, dances or songs;
4.5 uses sounds in free rhythm patterns to create sound images to accompany stories and dances.