BASIC 6: ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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BASIC 6
STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE
Sub-Strand 1: Songs
CONTENT
STANDARDS INDICATORS AND EXEMPLARS
SUBJECT SPECIFIC
PRACTICES AND CORE
COMPETENCIES
B.6.1.1:Demonstrate
understanding of variety
of songs
B6.1.1.1.1. Relate the central messages in songs to personal
experiences
• Engage learners to sing some familiar songs from their
cultural background.
• Write lines of songs on chalk board and have learners read
through the lines.
• Demonstrate singing of the songs as learners listen
attentively.
• Guide learners to sing songs with stress and rhythm by
clapping.
• Invite learners to sing individually and in groups.
B6.1.1.1.2. Compose songs around values discussed
• Have learners identify some familiar songs taught.
• Guide them to sing identified songs with stress and rhythm.
• Discuss the meaning of the songs and morals they teach.
• Discuss values in the songs e.g. love, honesty etc.
• Ensure appropriate vocabulary and expressions are used to
discuss the moral values.
• Put learners into small groups to compose songs around the
values