Songwriting (K-2nd)

1. Songwriting: Rhyming #1

• Objective: Practice rhyming to enhance vocabulary for songwriting.
• Subject Areas: General Music, Songwriting
• Skills Developed: Understanding and creating rhymes, vocabulary building.

2. Songwriting: Theme #2

• Objective: Discover themes in songwriting using "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles.
• Subject Areas: General Music, Songwriting
• Skills Developed: Identifying themes in songs, listening and analysis.

3. Songwriting: Chords #3

• Objective: Perform and discuss chord changes.
• Subject Areas: General Music, Songwriting
• Skills Developed: Understanding chord progressions, basic music theory.

4. Songwriting: Form #4

• Objective: Study pop form and analyze each section through performance and discussion.
• Subject Areas: General Music
• Skills Developed: Understanding song structure, analysis of song sections.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.4a, MU:Pr4.2.4b, MU:Pr5.1.4b

5. Songwriting: Lyrics #5

• Objective: Write song lyrics using knowledge of rhyme scheme, theme, mood, chords, and form.
• Subject Areas: General Music, Songwriting
• Skills Developed: Lyric writing, creative expression.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Re8.1.PreKa, MU:Re8.1.Ka, MU:Re8.1.1a, MU:Re8.1.2a, MU:Cr1.1.Ka, MU:Cr1.1.1a, MU:Cr1.1.2a, MU:Cr2.1.Ka, MU:Cr2.1.1a, MU:Cr2.1.2a

6. Songwriting: Melody #6

• Objective: Write melodies to lyrics and chord progressions.
• Subject Areas: Voice, General Music, Songwriting
• Skills Developed: Melodic composition, matching melody with lyrics.
• Standards Addressed: MU:Cr1.1.1a, MU:Cr1.1.2a, MU:Cr2.1.1a, MU:Cr2.1.2a

This module provides a comprehensive and age-appropriate introduction to songwriting, encouraging creativity and a basic understanding of musical concepts among young learners.