O theios Skroutz
O theios Skroutz
Pronunciation
Articulation of double consonants /γκ/ (/gk/) or (/nk/), /γγ/ (/ng/), /τζ/ (/tz/) [σπάγγος (spangos, miserly), γκρινιάρης (gkriniarēs, grumpy), αγγέλου (angelou, of angel) Σκρουτζ, (Skroutz, Scrooge) etc.]. (Please note that /γκ/ is transliterated as /gk/ when found at the beginning or at the end of a word, and as /nk/ when found in the middle.
Speech Comprehension and Production
The couplet of the song is written in third person singular describing Scrooge's behavior, while the refrain is in second person singular as it addresses Scrooge in an imperative and critical tone. The pupils, in groups, can write more songs following this structure for different characters.
Idioms: "δεν δίνει ούτε τ' αγγέλου του νερό" (den dinei oute t'angelou tou nero = avarice is the only passion that never ages), "κιτρίνισε σαν φλουρί" (kitrinise san phlouri = to get red as a beet), "ο κόσμος βγήκε στο σφυρί" (o kosmos vgēke sto sphyri = people are up for grabs): explain the meaning of each phrase and how they are used in the Greek language.
Idioms: "δεν δίνει ούτε τ' αγγέλου του νερό" (den dinei oute t'angelou tou nero = avarice is the only passion that never ages), "κιτρίνισε σαν φλουρί" (kitrinise san phlouri = to get red as a beet), "ο κόσμος βγήκε στο σφυρί" (o kosmos vgēke sto sphyri = people are up for grabs): explain the meaning of each phrase and how they are used in the Greek language.
Music Activities
The song must be taught utilising strong rhythmic elements. Use rhythmic ostinati. Dramatize the song with mimic and rhythmic movements.
Learn the eight note triplets and find the different types of triplets in the song.
Record the song: https://youtu.be/dsRja66UKlU?t=934https://youtu.be/dsRja66UKlU?t=934||
Learn the eight note triplets and find the different types of triplets in the song.
Record the song: https://youtu.be/dsRja66UKlU?t=934https://youtu.be/dsRja66UKlU?t=934||
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concepts: conflict, exaggeration
Refer to Charles Dickens' book "A Christmas Story" about Scrooge, his stinginess and the fair use of wealth. View clips from the cinematographic productions of the above work and present the cinematographic production of W. Disney.
Refer to Charles Dickens' book "A Christmas Story" about Scrooge, his stinginess and the fair use of wealth. View clips from the cinematographic productions of the above work and present the cinematographic production of W. Disney.
Age level
7-11 years old
Language level
Intermediate
Money - Finance
Unpublished