Hansel and Gretel

Grade Level: 3

Subjects:  Physical Education, Music

Learner Outcomes:

1. The students will sing a German Folk Dance.
2. The students will demonstrate a German Folk Song.
3. The students will learn desirable social skills and attitudes when dancing with a partner.
4. The students will demonstrate rhythmical and expressive movement.

Materials:  CD Player, CD "Hansel and Gretel," Lyrics to "Hansel and Gretel"

Technology Tools/Courseware:  CD Player, Video Recorder

Teacher Notes:

• Have a parent volunteer video

Day 1

1. Give the background of the music.
2. Give the lyrics of "Hansel and Gretel" to students.
3. Students will do a choral reading to the song "Hansel and Gretel".
4. Listen to the music.
5. Teach the words without music.
6. Teach the words with music.

Day 2

1. Give the background of the dance.
2. Listen to the music to get an idea of character, quality, and speed.
3. Describe and demonstrate the dance.
4. Teach the steps.
5. Do the steps individually without music, then add music.
6. Partner the students.
7. Use partners without music, then add music.

• Orally read lyrics
• Follow student IEP's

Evaluation/Assessment: class participation

National Standards:

Physical Education:
Uses a variety of basic and advanced movement forms.
Uses movement concepts and principles in the development of motor skills.
Understands the social and personal responsibility associated with participation in physical activities.

Music:
Sings, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

West Virginia Standards:

P.E.: 3.1.5, 3.1.6, 3.5.1
Music: 3.1.9

References:

Fait, Hollis F., Physical Education for the Elementary School Child, W.B. Saunders Company
Folkraft Record Company, 1159 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07114
Folk Music
Hansel and Gretel Dolls

Author: Bonnie Woods, Taylor County Elementary Schools Itinerant Physical Education Teacher