SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL

MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: SONGS - Action songs
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. Sing different types of songs with accuracy
2. perform songs as an individual or in groups
3. Appreciate the different types of songs

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

Why do you sing?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 4 page 1-2, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Ask oral questions to introduce the songs.

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Guide the learners to watch live /reordered performance of action songs

STEP 2
Use key inquiry questions; guide the learners to talk about songs
Teacher guide learners in doing activities on action songs in the learner’s book page
The core competency of communication and collaboration will be developed as the learner
discuss about the action song watched

STEP 3
Teacher to guide the learners in singing action songs ensuring they sing the tune and rhythm
correctly and apply the correct dynamics.

CONCLUSION:
Guide the learners to role play some of the activities associated with specific events during
which the songs are sung
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a action song during social events

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: SONGS - sacred songs
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. Sing different types of songs with accuracy
2. perform songs as an individual or in groups
3. Appreciate the different types of songs

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

Why do you sing?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 4 page 5-6, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson.

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Guide the learners to watch live /reordered performance of action songs
Guide the learners to look at the learner’s book page 3

STEP 2
Use key inquiry questions; guide to discuss the pictures observed
In groups guide the learners to sing the songs while applying expressive elements such as
dynamics and tempo
The core competency of communication and collaboration will be developed as the learner
discuss about the pictures
STEP 3
Teacher to guide the learners in singing action songs ensuring they sing the tune and rhythm
correctly and apply the correct dynamics.

CONCLUSION:
Encourage learners to sing songs while observing accuracy in pitch and rhythm and using
dynamics as they sing.
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a sacred song during social events

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: songs – patriotic song
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. Sing the different types of songs with accuracy in pitch
2. perform a patriotic song
3. Appreciate the different types of songs

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

Why do we sing?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 4 page 3-4, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Learners to sing Kenya national Anthem.

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Guide the pupils to listen and watch recorded performance of a patriotic song

STEP 2
Use the key inquiry question to guide learners to talk about the songs
Guide the learners to discuss the picture in the learner’s book page 3
STEP 3
In groups involve the learners in singing a patriotic song while observing accuracy in pitch
and rhythm
Guide the learners to role play some of the activities associated specific events which the
patriotic songs are sung
CONCLUSION:
Learners to sing patriotic songs ensuring they sing the tune and rhythm and apply the
correct dynamics
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a patriotic song during social events

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: SONGS - topical songs
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. Sing different types of songs with accuracy
2. perform songs as an individual or in groups
3. Appreciate the different types of songs

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

Why do you sing?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 4 page 6-8, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson.

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Guide the learners to watch live /reordered performance of topical songs
Guide the learners to look in the picture in the learner’s book page 6-7

STEP 2
Use key inquiry questions; guide the learners to talk about songs and discuss the picture in
the learner’s book.
In groups, teacher to engage learners in singing familiar songs on topical issues with
accuracy in pitch and rhythm
The core competency of communication and collaboration will be developed as the learner
discuss about the pictures
STEP 3
Teacher to probe learners to talk about the messages in the picture in the learner’s book

CONCLUSION:
In groups engage learners in singing familiar songs on topical issues with accuracy in pitch
and rhythm and appropriate dynamics
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a action song during social events

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: Sing a two-part song
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. define the term part singing
2. Sing in a 2 part song for perception of harmony and enjoyment
3. Appreciate the different types of songs

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

Why is part singing?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 4 page 9-11, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Engage the learners to watch live/recorded performance of a two part musical performance
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Teacher to involve learners in discussing the performance observed/listened to using the
key inquiry question.

STEP 2
Teacher to divide the learners into two groups and assign each group a part to sing (one
group sing the main melody while the other group sings the second part)

STEP 3
In groups learners to sing their part simultaneously as guide by the teacher

CONCLUSION:
Engage the learners in observing accuracy in pitch and rhythm and using dynamics as they
sing two part song.
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Practise to sing the song ‘’are you sleeping’’

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: Kenya folk song
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. sing folk song drawn from local community
2. discuss the message and values in folk song
3. appreciate performing folk songs drawn from diverse communities in Kenya.

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

Which traditional songs are performed in your community?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 4 page 12, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Engage the learners to watch live/recorded performance of a folk song

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Using key inquiry question teacher to engage the learners to talk about the performance.

STEP 2
In groups, guide the learners to choose folk songs from their community and engage the
learners in learning the folk songs

STEP 3
Guide the learners to sing the folk song practiced in groups and make presentation

CONCLUSION:
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform folk songs during social events in the community
Watch a recorded folk song

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: messages and values in folk song
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. sing folk songs drawn from local communities
2. discuss the messages in a folk song
3. appreciate role of folk songs drawn from diverse communities in Kenya.

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

What is the message in the folk song?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 5 page 12-14, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Engage the learners to watch live/recorded performance of a folk song

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
using the key inquiry question guide the learners in discussing the occasions during which
the folk songs are performed and the messages and values contained

STEP 2
Use in the picture in the learner’s book page 12-14 to engage the learners in discussing
different messages in the folk song

STEP 3
Divide the learners into groups, assign each group instruments and involved them in singing
a familiar folk song
Guide the learners to sing folk song while accompanying them with appropriate musical
instrument
CONCLUSION:
In groups learners sing folk songs while capturing the appropriate mood
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a folk song during social events
Watch a Somali folk song

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: coordinated movements when performing a folk song
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. sing folk songs drawn from local communities
2. perform folk song with coordinated body movement
3. appreciate role of folk songs drawn from diverse communities in Kenya.

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

What is the message in the folk song?

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 5 page 14-16, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Engage the learners to watch live/recorded performance of a folk song

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
Guide the learners in discussing the movements of folk song using key inquiry questions

STEP 2
Lead learners in imitating the movements observed from photographs/picture of folk song
performance observed earlier in the learner’s book

STEP 3
Divide the learners into groups, assign each group a particular song
Involve learners in singing the folk song with appropriate coordinated body movements
CONCLUSION:
In groups guide learners to sing folk songs while accompanying them with appropriate
musical instruments
In groups learners sing folk songs while capturing the appropriate mood
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a folk song during social events
Watch a Somali folk song

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: safety and etiquette in performance of folk song
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. sing folk songs drawn from local communities
2. observe safety in the performance of a folk song
3. appreciate role of folk songs drawn from diverse communities in Kenya.

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

What is the message in the folk song?
What safety measure should be observed when performing traditional folk songs

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 5 page 17-18, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Engage the learners in observing the picture in the learner’s book

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
using key inquiry questions, guide the learners in discussing the good things in the pictures
such as acceptable body movements and appropriate dressing

STEP 2
Divide the learners in groups and lead them in identifying conduct that should be observed
while performing folk songs.
Guide the learners in talking about the importance of safety while performing folk songs

STEP 3
In their groups guide learners to perform folk songs with careful use of props such as staves
and musical instruments while using decent body movements
CONCLUSION:
Involve the learners to sing folk songs in groups while observing performance etiquette
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a folk song during social events
Watch a Somali folk song

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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SCHOOL LEARNING AREA GRADE DATE TIME ROLL
MUSIC 4
STRAND: PERFORMING
SUB STRAND: using musical instruments in folk songs
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: by the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. sing folk songs drawn from local communities
2. use appropriate instruments accompaniment in a folk song
3. appreciate role of folk songs drawn from diverse communities in Kenya.

KEY INQUIRY QUESTION (S)

What is the message in the folk song?
Which instrument are used to accompany the folk songs

LEARNING RESOURCES
Foundation music grade 5 page 19-20, ICT devices

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING
Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and
small groups.

INTRODUCTION
Review the previous lesson
Engage the learners to watch live/recorded performance of a folk song

LESSON DEVELOPMENT
STEP 1
using key inquiry questions guide the learners in identifying the instruments used in the folk
songs performance and imitate how that are played

STEP 2
Divide the learners into groups, assign each group instruments and involve them in
exploring varied rhythmic patterns

STEP 3
In groups guide learners to sing folk songs while accompanying them with appropriate
musical instruments to accompany the songs
CONCLUSION:
In groups learners sing folk songs while capturing the appropriate mood
Encourage the learners to explore their skills on the instruments
Sing for enjoyment

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES:
Perform a folk song during social events
Watch a Somali folk song

REFLECTION ON THE LESSON:

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