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Description
An introduction activity to build student focus and the class ensemble. It can also be used to introduce other musical concepts like rhythm and notes.
দিকনির্দেশ
- First, practice the activity steps below one by one with each student.
- Have students stand (or sit) in a comfortable circle.
- “Today we’re going to Pass a Clap.” Turn to the first student on your left in the circle: “Let’s see if you and I can clap together once at the same time. We’ll take a deep breath in and open our arms, and then let our breath out and bring our hands in to try to clap together.”
- Do this one by one—go around the circle and clap hands once together with each student.
- “Now let’s Pass a Clap around the whole circle. This means you’ll be clapping two times: once with the person on your right and then, when you “pass” it, once with the person on your left. I’ll start. Ready?”
- Pause for Reflection and build criteria for success after you pass it around the circle once.
- Have students comment on how well they did and what they could do better.
- Encourage eye contact.
- Brainstorm ways you can signal each other without sound to do it together.
- A predictable rhythm might emerge. Notice that and talk about rhythm.
- Notice the student who wasn’t ready and their partner who noticed that and waited until they were.
- Then repeat for as many times as you would like, or until the group feels focused and successful.
- Variations: You can adapt it to pass anything:
- Pass a phrase.
- Pass a gesture.
- Pass a handshake.
- Pass a material. (This can be a great way to introduce new materials to the class.)
- Pass a note–ascending and descending. Pass solfège (Do-re-mi, etc.).
- Pass a salutation: “Hello,” “Take Care,” “So Long.” Get suggestions.
- Pass a vocabulary word, etc.
কার্যকলাপে রূপান্তর
কার্যকলাপের বাইরে স্থানান্তর
Transition straight into a skill-building activity or game that can be done in a circle, now that you have their group focus.
শ্রেণীকক্ষের ব্যবস্থা
Standing or sitting in a circle.
সমর্থন/অভিযোজিত উপকরণ/সরঞ্জাম
- Add visuals: Go, Stop, and Clap cards.
- Give verbal cues: “One, two, three, and clap.”
- A rhythm instrument can be used instead, or to support the clap.
- Adapt to pass a handshake, high five, or fist/elbow bump.
Possible Roles for Classroom Professionals
- Join in the circle.
- Participate.
- Make a mistake and handle it with grace and humor.
Adjustments for Remote Instruction
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Say the person’s name to whom you want to Pass a Clap.