1.3 Songs /Oral Poetry: Work Songs and Praise Songs

• explain the features of work songs and praise songs as components of oral literature
• discuss the subject matter and functions of work songs and praise songs for literary review
• dramatise work songs and praise songs for literary enjoyment
• appreciate the role of songs in oral literature

“What is the role of work songs and praise songs?”

“How are work songs and praise songs performed?”

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1. Features of work songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the features of work songs as components of oral literature.
2. Features of praise songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Explain the features of praise songs.
3. Subject matter and functions of work songs and praise songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Discuss the subject matter and functions of work songs and praise songs.
4. Composing a work song and a praise song
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Compose a work song and a praise song in teams.
5. Performing and recording work songs and praise songs
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Perform the songs for peer review and record them.