how are lyrics and melodies used together in songs?
(1) Activities • Choose two songs with meaningful lyrics, eg a protest song by Bob Dylan, a music hall song or a spiritual song. Sing one of these and discuss its possible impact on the society in which it was created. • Ask the children about the occasions when they sing outside school, eg at football matches, discos, birthdays, car/coach journeys. Sing a football chant as a chorus and ask the children to make up different verses using words based on different teams. Perform as a class with each group singing their own verse in between each chorus. What performing style will be most appropriate for this song? Explore another example, eg songs sung for worship. Highlight how singing brings everyone together. Outcomes • recognise how lyrics often have cultural, historical and social meaning • compose lyrics for a known song Objectives • that lyrics have social and cultural meaning Points to note • Ask the children to find out what songs their parents like best because of the words and w
