BASIC 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE

BASIC 5

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE
Sub-Strand 1: Songs
CONTENT
STANDARDS INDICATORS AND EXEMPLARS
SUBJECT SPECIFIC
PRACTICES AND CORE
COMPETENCIES
B5.1.1.1:
Demonstrate understanding of a variety of songs

B5.1.1.1.1. Explain the central messages in songs

• Have learners sing some familiar patriotic songs.
• Have learners listen to you sing a selected song.
• Guide learners to sing lines of the song with appropriate stress and
rhythm.
• Let them sing individually and in groups.
• Using questions discuss the central message of the target song: Who
composed this song? What is the song telling us?
• Invite individuals to explain the central message(s) of the song.
B5.1.1.1.2. Relate values in songs to real life experiences
• Have learners sing familiar songs as in the previous lesson.
• Lead learners to discuss the song and have them bring out the meaning.
• In groups, learners discuss the values in the song, e.g. truthfulness,
patience, etc. and relate the values to real life situations.
• Have groups share their ideas with the class in the form of presentations.
• Write salient responses on the chalkboard.
Communication and Collaboration
Creativity and Innovation/
Cultural Identity and Global
Citizenship