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Songs, raps and poems can
be used in a variety of ways e.g. to :-
Pupils can be encouraged to
compose their own poems/raps, as seen in the DVD example, or commercially
produced varieties could be used.
Creative Trespass - Fusing
science and poetry in the classroom
(ASE publication, 2000);
Star-Science, Technology
and Reading: a resource for teachers
(ASE, 2000). |
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These songs and raps were
produced by the Primary 5 class who perform on the DVD.
The teacher shown on the
DVD frequently uses the Songs and Raps technique at the end of a topic to assess
knowledge. The pupils are organised into groups and given the task of producing
a song or a rap to demonstrate what they have learned, in this case healthy
eating. In observing and interacting with the groups an assessment of pupils’
understanding can be made. Pupils perform their song or rap, other pupils can
give feedback. The whole process is sometimes filmed and shown at parents’
evenings.
This technique, although
time consuming, is extremely motivating for pupils and helps to consign facts to
long-term memory. This is evidenced by the fact that the pupils in the DVD
example are performing songs constructed the previous year. |
Apples and Oranges
The apples and the oranges
are here to stay
You better start eating
in a healthy way
Mars Bars and Twixes
should be no more
Melons and peaches
is what you should adore.
Chorus
Get out and about
it’s health week here
Get out and about
‘cause Summer is near.
Visitors have been
to talk about health
But our sweet tooth tells us something else
Eat sugar, drink Coke
it will make you high
Munch all the sweets
And kiss your teeth goodbye.
Chorus
Don’t go drinking
much beer and wine
Drink lots of water
and you’ll be fine
So go and buy some healthy food
Chips, burgers and crisps
will do you no good.
Chorus |
Food Poem
Quit the junk and start
eating melons, apples,
grapes and oranges.
Don’t eat crisps,
Chocolate, fast-food
cause it’s not good for you!
That’s all I need to say.
Thank you all, have a good day.
Healthy eating is good for
you
Eat plenty veg. tomatoes too
Try some fruit it’s excellent
Bananas, pears and oranges too
Have some carrots and you’ll see in the dark
And all your friends will think you’re smart
Get off the fizzy and on the juice
Help your body to get more loose
Eat plenty fish to give you brains for school
Try this healthy eating plan
And you will feel exc-ell-ant!! |
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H is for healthy, a
fruit good to eat
E is for exercise with your hands and your
feet
A is for an apple to
keep the doctor away
L is for learning the healthy way
T is for teeth – brush
twice every day
H is for horrible sweets that rot your teeth
Y is for you to keep
healthy like me!
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