PP1 Curriculum Design: Sub-strand 9.1 Musical Rhymes
Specific learning outcomes
By the end of the sub-strand, the learner should be able to;
- recite simple rhymes for enjoyment
- demonstrate the ability to recit simple rhymes for fun
- Appreciate different rhymes
Suggested learning experience
- Guide learners in groups to listen to recorded rhymes
- Guide learners to listen specialists demonstrate rhyming
- Guide learners to rhyme in pairs or small groups
- Guide learners to present own composed rhymes
Key inquiry questions
- Which rhyme do you recite?
- Whose rhyme do you like most?
Core Competences
- Digital literacy listening to recorded rhymes
Link to Pertinent and Contemporary Issues
• Mentorship and peer education
Link to other learning areas
• Environmental, language, Mathematics
Non-formal activity to support learning
• Invite peers from other classes levels to demonstrate rhyming during fun days
Links to Core Value:
• Collaboration
Community service learning
Invite a specialist to demonstrate different rhymes
Suggested Assessment
• Observation, checklist, question and answer
Suggested resources: Audio recordings, videos, resources persons
Suggested Assessment Rubrics
Exceeding Above Expectation
- Able to perform simple rhythms
- Able to recite simple thymes at ease
- Show interest in performing simple rhythms
Meeting Expectation
- Can perform simple rhythms with assistance
- Recite simple rhythms with assistance
- Shows less interest when reciting rhythms
Approaches Expectations
- Has difficulty in performing rhythms
- Difficulty in reciting rhythms
- No interest in reciting rhythms
Below Expectation
• Needs assistance as he or she can’t attempt to recite or perform simple rhythms
