Target Language: Spanish
Suggested Grade Level: middle primary
Goal(s):
Identification and manipulation of animal names in song lyrics
Demonstrating TPR actions for nouns and weather conditions in lyrics
Performance of song using lyric wheel
Learning Objective(s):
Identification of animal names found in song
Assembling and constructing of lyric wheel
Singing of autentic target language song with TPR movements
Singing of authentic target language song with lyric wheel
Inclusion of new animal in lyric wheel
Materials/Resources:
Two patterns for lyric wheel – copied on 9x12” construction paper in two different colors (Enlarge scanned image to fit 9x12”). Teacher slits or pokes hole in wheel window beforehand to make for easier cutting. See above right hand corner.
Mini pictures of animals on white copy paper (Enlarge to fill window on wheel; use same percentage as for wheels.) See above right hand corner.
Paper fasteners
Pencils
Colored pencils or narrow color markers work best here
Scissors
Spanish activity/reading & writing folders for each child for storage of materials between classes
assortment of 8.5x11” animal pictures
“Que llueva” song from “Diez deditos” CD by José-Luis Orozco
Procedure for Teaching:
Review TPR movements for song:
ollueva (it's raining) = fingers moving up and down to ceiling and back
ocueva (cave) = both middle fingers and thumbs clasped to make opening
opajaritos (little birds) = flap arms up and down like wings
onubes se levantan (clouds rise up) = raise arms to sky slowly
osí (yes) = head moves down
ono (no) = head moves side to side
ochaparrón (cloudburst) = child holds two hands above head
Teacher sings song with class.
Teacher gathers children in large group on rug to show lyric wheel at close range.
Teacher sings song with lyric wheel.
Children pass out lyrics wheel patterns, paper fasteners, pencils, crayons or colored pencils, scissors, and mini animal pictures.
Children store pieces in Spanish folder.
All children write own name on back of wheel with six sections.
Children sing song with lyrics printed on lyric wheel.
Teacher demonstrates steps in assembly of lyric wheel.
Children assemble lyric wheel with fastener and color animals.
Teacher circulates, asking names of animals and what other animal child would like to put on wheel. Child would refer to other animal posters.
Children respond by drawing new animal [or self] in extra wheel window.
Assessment: As children finish, teacher asks individuals to perform song for her in front of class with one animal, using lyric wheel. Teacher observes class and individual students perform song with TPR movements and then manipulating lyric wheel. Students take turns naming animals in song.
Optional Extension for High-Achievers: Using other animal pictures and posters, ask children to draw an additional animal on the wheel. On the back of the wheel, children can also draw a picture of all the animals taking shelter. Children can label all animals there and add even more animals of their own choosing, matching the number of syllables in each animal noun.
Home & School Connection: Students will (1) sing the song, (2) move the wheel as the song is sung, (3) name all the animals in the song, (4) name the extra animal added to the song, and/or (5) sing the song while reading the lyrics.
See my Art Projects page for classroom management suggestions to make this activity go smoothly.
