Jungle+Drums


 * Jungle Drums**

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Hi everyone! Here's the link for Jungle Drums on the Chapters website! []

__**Nov. 10**__ Yesterday I read my grade 3/4 class (I'm treating them as primary), Jungle Drums. Before we started reading, I said that I'd like this to lead to a musical composition of some sort. I suggested that they could create a 'soundtrack' to the book, they could create a piece that tells the story (with no words) or they could create a story with musical themes. Last year we did a performance called 'Blow Gentle Winds' which was a story with musical themes on recorders, xylophones and other percussion instruments throughout the story. There was also some drama involved. The students all saw that performance and this seemed to influence their choice, as this is what they would like to do with the book. I recorded our conversation, and will post it on here once I put it on my USB to bring home.

We skimmed back through the book, summarizing, and decided that the book is divided into three clear sections. Each section ends with Ngiri playing the Magic Bongos.

Next class, I hope to have the students break into three groups to compose a section of the book and then bring it together. They would also like to add drama, as well, but I want to start with the music!