In this lesson, students will examine and repeat the rhythmic patterns that are found in words. They will echo the rhythms through the use of class percussion instruments or clapping.

‘Embolada” is a form of poetry and song that has set refrains. The refrains allow
singers to organize their next improvised stanza in their heads—even as the music is
sounding. (McGowan,1991) This form of traditional music is active in the northeastern
region of Brazil. Embolada has a fast rhythm and complex tone that deftly incorporate varied
lyrics and onomatopoeia. Embolada is mostly improvised following a dialogue by the
“Embolador”, who sings while hitting the Pandeiro at short intervals in between verses. The
singer needs considerable skill, experience, and a sense of humor . Embolada is sung in the
streets; it is influenced by American rap music and African music. Using the Embolada
rhythm, students can improvise lyrics and sing solo.

"˜Embolada" is a form of poetry and song that has set refrains. The refrains allow singers to organize their next improvised stanza in their heads"”even as the music is sounding. (McGowan,1991) This form of traditional music is active in the northeastern region of Brazil. Embolada has a fast rhythm and complex tone that deftly incorporate varied lyrics and onomatopoeia. Embolada is mostly improvised following a dialogue by the "Embolador", who sings while hitting the Pandeiro at short intervals in between verses. The singer needs considerable skill, experience, and a sense of humor . Embolada is sung in the streets; it is influenced by American rap music and African music. Using the Embolada rhythm, students can improvise lyrics and sing solo.

Students will be introduced to syncopation through a wacky Thanksgiving song told from the perspective of the turkey. This lesson is designed to fulfill Standard #5 of the National Standards for Music: Reading and notating music.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the musical form canon. This lesson is designed to fulfill Standard #1 of the National Standards for Music: Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music; and Standard #6: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.

Students will play instruments, sounds, or body percussion on appropriate words or phrases to enhance listening skils and ability to maintain steady rhythms during reading accompaniments. Webpage includes several different activities with a variety of books such as "The Very Busy Spider", "Silly Sally", and "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything". Activities appopriate for levels k-2. This collection of activities incorporates the use of instruments, sounds, and body percussion to accompany stories.

Students will demonstrate an understanding of simple rhythms by reading and performing rhythms to win squares in this musical twist on the classic "Tic-Tac-Toe" game. This lesson is designed to fulfill Standard #5 of the National Standards for Music: Reading and notating music.

Students learn to keep a steady beat in a fun-filled activity, while drilling their math facts. This lesson is designed to fulfill Standard #7 of the National Standards for Music: Evaluating music and music performances.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to "note types", or iconic representation of, half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes. Students will demonstrate their understanding of fractions by creating a rhythm pattern using their "notes" with partners and in large groups.

Students learn to keep a steady beat in a fun-filled jumprope activity/contest. This lesson is designed to fulfill Standard #2 of the National Standards for Music: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Students will understand and perform three basic rhythm symbols (quarter note, quarter rest, eighth note), and perform the rhythm of a rhyme with non-pitched percussion instruments. This lesson is designed to fulfill Standard #5 of the National Standards for Music: Reading and notating music.