Teach the traditional Thanksgiving song “Over the River and Through the Woods” in your upper elementary music classes using the Orff Arrangement with teaching pages for 6/8 Time Signature and Mp3 practice tracks.

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Teach 6/8 Time Signature

Adaptable Lessons for Grades K-6:

K-1 Sing the melody, Play 1 Ostinato, Movement activity with Mp3 track. Sway or galloping.

2-3 Sing the melody, Play Ostinato (maybe both). Play Bass. Possibly Melody. Movement Activity. Use the Printable.

4-6 Play all parts. Use the Printable.

Resource includes sheet music with notes, color coded and labeled options.

RESOURCE INCLUDES:

Mp3 Accompaniment Practice Track

Teaching Pages:

Lyrics

6/8 Time Signature

Beat Charts

Note Values

Strong and Weak Beats

Verse 1 Rhythmic Lyrics

History of the song

Orff Arrangement:

Melody/Bass/Jingle Bell/Wood Block

Sheet Music

All Parts with Note Names and Color Notes

Worksheet to practice composing 6 beat rhythm patterns