Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
Chronia Polla
Chronia Polla
Speech Comprehension and Production
Wishes - presentation of wishes depending on the occasion (name day, birthday, New Year, Christmas, wedding, baptism, etc.). Role play of different situations where the pupils play the roles of celebrants and guests.
Apostrophe and deletion of a vowel: να'σαι-να είσαι, να'χεις-να έχεις (na’sai-na eisai, na’cheis-na echeis). Investigation of the phenomenon.
The subjunctive mood (indicates a desired or uncertain act) in the expression of wishes: να ζήσεις (na zēseis), να 'σαι καλά (na ‘sai kala), να γεράσεις σαν τα ψηλά βουνά (na geraseis san ta psēla vouna).
Apostrophe and deletion of a vowel: να'σαι-να είσαι, να'χεις-να έχεις (na’sai-na eisai, na’cheis-na echeis). Investigation of the phenomenon.
The subjunctive mood (indicates a desired or uncertain act) in the expression of wishes: να ζήσεις (na zēseis), να 'σαι καλά (na ‘sai kala), να γεράσεις σαν τα ψηλά βουνά (na geraseis san ta psēla vouna).
Music Activities
Perform the song with rhythmic accompaniment (pulse, rhythm of the melody, rhythmic patterns).
Divide the voices into 2 groups and clap the note values. Perform the melody on melodic instruments.
Find a rhythmic pattern for pauses.
Performance and experimentation using the song in other rhythms, keeping the same melody but changing the rhythm e.g. waltz (vals), chasaposerviko, etc.
Compose the songs in groups having other wishes as a theme e.g. καλό καλοκαίρι (kalo kalokairi, happy summer holidays), καλή όρεξη (kalē orexē, bon appétit), etc.
Divide the voices into 2 groups and clap the note values. Perform the melody on melodic instruments.
Find a rhythmic pattern for pauses.
Performance and experimentation using the song in other rhythms, keeping the same melody but changing the rhythm e.g. waltz (vals), chasaposerviko, etc.
Compose the songs in groups having other wishes as a theme e.g. καλό καλοκαίρι (kalo kalokairi, happy summer holidays), καλή όρεξη (kalē orexē, bon appétit), etc.
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: time.
“Happy Birthday” song on birthdays and name days. Listen to birthday songs from other countries. Song in the original language and interpretation of their lyrics: "happy birthday to you", "tanti auguri a te", "Zum Geburtstag viel Glück", "feliz cumpleaños", "joyeux anniversaire", "Nithá aŋpétu wa šte!", " с днем рождения ».
Traditional wishes throughout Greece: “Και τσου παιδιώνε” (kai tsou paidiōne) (Corfu), “Και τσι χαρές μας” (kai tsi chares mas) (Crete), “Καλά στερνά” (kala sterna), “Καλή λευτεριά” (kalē leyteria), etc.
“Happy Birthday” song on birthdays and name days. Listen to birthday songs from other countries. Song in the original language and interpretation of their lyrics: "happy birthday to you", "tanti auguri a te", "Zum Geburtstag viel Glück", "feliz cumpleaños", "joyeux anniversaire", "Nithá aŋpétu wa šte!", " с днем рождения ».
Traditional wishes throughout Greece: “Και τσου παιδιώνε” (kai tsou paidiōne) (Corfu), “Και τσι χαρές μας” (kai tsi chares mas) (Crete), “Καλά στερνά” (kala sterna), “Καλή λευτεριά” (kalē leyteria), etc.
Age level
3-7 years old
7-11 years old
11-15 years old
Language level
Beginner
Family
Friendship
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