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8.3.1 Creative writing - Songs
Indigenous Languages · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Features of a song: lines, verses, refrain, rhythm
- Aspects of language in songs: repetition, rhyme, imagery, symbolism
- Composing, reviewing and recording a simple song on indigenous music or a community value
What you will be able to do
- outline the features of a song for information
- compose a simple song related to the theme for effective communication
- advocate for song writing as a way of recording indigenous knowledge
Key questions
“How do we write an interesting song?”
“Why is writing important for indigenous knowledge?”
Lessons
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Features of a song you can write
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName line, verse, refrain and rhythm, mark them in a model class song, and clap the beat in your language.
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Compose a simple song on music or a value
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizWrite two verses and a refrain in your language, sing for review, and optionally record a clean performance.