Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
To ōraio to tragoudi!
To ōraio to tragoudi!
Pronunciation
Articulation of the consonant /ρ/ (/r/) and practice in words found in the song as well as in other words [ωραίο (ōraio, beautiful), τραγούδι (tragoudi, song), ρυθμό (rythmo, rhythm), τραγουδώ (tragoudō, I sing), ομορφαίνεις (omorphaineis, you become more beautiful), χρόνο (chrono, time), χαρά (chara, joy), etc.].
Alliteration of "r": repeated use of "r", a poetic device that creates a specific aesthetic effect.
Alliteration of "r": repeated use of "r", a poetic device that creates a specific aesthetic effect.
Speech Comprehension and Production
Agreement between adjective and noun declension. Declension of adjectives and nouns in singular and plural form.
Practice in creating sentences using adjectives, nouns and verbs in the corresponding form (singular-plural).
Creation of verses using adjectives and nouns chosen by the pupils (teamwork).
"Ω! Ωραίο μου τραγούδι ομορφαίνεις τη ζωή μου" (Hō! Ōraio mou tragoudi omorphaineis tē zōē mou- My lovely song, you make my life more beautiful), or "Ω! Ωραία μας τραγούδια λύπη και χαρά δική μας" (Hō! Ōraia mas tragoudia lypē kai chara dikē mas - Our lovely songs, the sadness and joy are all ours): Text production and discussion on the occasion of the above verses (the way the children perceive it, refer to examples, the cases a song causes them sadness or joy, etc.)
Practice in creating sentences using adjectives, nouns and verbs in the corresponding form (singular-plural).
Creation of verses using adjectives and nouns chosen by the pupils (teamwork).
"Ω! Ωραίο μου τραγούδι ομορφαίνεις τη ζωή μου" (Hō! Ōraio mou tragoudi omorphaineis tē zōē mou- My lovely song, you make my life more beautiful), or "Ω! Ωραία μας τραγούδια λύπη και χαρά δική μας" (Hō! Ōraia mas tragoudia lypē kai chara dikē mas - Our lovely songs, the sadness and joy are all ours): Text production and discussion on the occasion of the above verses (the way the children perceive it, refer to examples, the cases a song causes them sadness or joy, etc.)
Music Activities
Sing and practice learning the melody on pitched percussion instruments.
The children identify the E-F semitone and create their own song in the specified interval.
Capture the melody of the song in a graphic sheet music (melodic line).
Sing the original lyrics created by the pupils during the text production activity.
The children identify the E-F semitone and create their own song in the specified interval.
Capture the melody of the song in a graphic sheet music (melodic line).
Sing the original lyrics created by the pupils during the text production activity.
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: beauty.
The importance of beauty in humans' survival (selection of sexual partners according to cultural criteria and what is considered beautiful in each period).
Discussion on what is beautiful in life and arts. The concept of decoration (body, places, objects) aimed at aesthetic pleasure.
Professions related to the "beauty" of humans' image in modern times: the beauty industry (gyms, beauty salons, multinational cosmetic companies, etc.). The promotion of beauty idols by the media.
A pupil is asked to show their favorite song with body movements (pantomime) and the rest of the pupils try to guess its name.
The importance of beauty in humans' survival (selection of sexual partners according to cultural criteria and what is considered beautiful in each period).
Discussion on what is beautiful in life and arts. The concept of decoration (body, places, objects) aimed at aesthetic pleasure.
Professions related to the "beauty" of humans' image in modern times: the beauty industry (gyms, beauty salons, multinational cosmetic companies, etc.). The promotion of beauty idols by the media.
A pupil is asked to show their favorite song with body movements (pantomime) and the rest of the pupils try to guess its name.
Age level
7-11 years old
11-15 years old
Language level
Intermediate
Music
Me tē Mariza tragoudō ellēnika mathainō
To ōraio to tragoudi!.mp3
