Review that a verse is a section of the song with different lyrics but identical melody. Play the song "Good King Wenceslas." Invite students to identify how many verses are in the song.
Teach the students the first verse of the song. Explain once they learn the first verse they know the melody for the rest of the song.
Explain a slur is a curved line which connects two or more different pitches. Demonstrate how to correctly sing the slur on the word fuel in verse 1. (students echo)
Explain a tie is a curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch to be performed as one note. Invite the students to identify the slurs and the ties in the song.
Prompt the students to sing the song.
Select individual students or small groups to sing the solo parts.
Prompt a discussion about the meaning of the lyrics.
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