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Subject matter and functions of work songs and praise songs

Literature in English · Grade 11 · about 40 minutes

Discuss the subject matter and functions of work songs and praise songs.

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Other lessons in this sub-strand

  1. Features of work songs
  2. Features of praise songs
  3. Subject matter and functions of work songs and praise songs
  4. Composing a work song and a praise song
  5. Performing and recording work songs and praise songs