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- The Drum (First Grade)
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Take a journey to India with a read aloud of The Drum: A Folktale from India by Rob Cleveland. Make connections to the story's theme by building and practicing drums, role playing story characters, and practicing skills in phonics, math, and writing.
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Instructional Ideas
- When introducing the folktale, show the class where India is and pictures of different cities and people to make a real-life connection to the setting
- Preview then show videos of drums being played
- Play and listen to percussion music while scholars are working
Classroom Considerations
- Copies and materials required
- Classroom may become louder when learners practice tapping their drums
Pros
- Descriptive instructions for easy implementation
- There are two additional worksheet activities provided for early finishers or extended learning
Cons
- Literature is not included