Lesson Name: Sonando

• IntroduceClap the beat while listening to “Sonando”Create movements

• Sing Sing in EnglishListen to Pronunciation TrackSing in Spanish

• Play Speak ostinato rhythmsPractice rhythms

• ListenListen to “Night in Tunisia” by Poncho SanchezDiscuss instruments heardPresent information about son montuno style

• ClosePerform ostinato with body percussionPerform with instruments

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• Element: Texture/Harmony (Multi-layered ostinatos)• Skill: Play an ostinato• Connection: Afro-Cuban musical style• Standards:

– 1C Sing from memory songs from diverse cultures– 2B Perform rhythms on appropriate instruments– 2F Play instruments independently against contrasting parts– 9B Describe how element of music are used in various cultures

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Materials

• Insert Series CD 4th Grade #1– English Version of “Sonando” – Spanish Version of “Sonando”– Pronounciation track

• Insert Series CD 4th Grade #2– Night in Tunisia

• Resource Book• Percussion Instruments

– Maracas– Guiro– Claves– Conga

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Assessment

• Play Jeopardy to Review information• Have students perform ostinato in small groups• Identify instruments on worksheet (fun pack)• Have students forward listening example

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Extensions

• Create new ostinatos and record them with LogicFun

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Credits• PowerPoint presentation by Kimberly C. Walls. Please send

questions or comments to kim.walls@auburn.edu• Lesson outline used with permission of Scott

Foresman/Silver Burdett