Singing greek with Mariza Koch's songs 
Mēn einai dyo, mēn einai treis
Mēn einai dyo, mēn einai treis
Pronunciation
Correct use of the consonants /μ/ (m) and /ν/ (n) in the Greek language. Practice good articulation of the words: μην (mēn), δεν (den), τον (ton), την (tēn), στον (ston), στην (stēn), όταν (otan), etc.
Speech Comprehension and Production
The final /ν/ (n) at the end of the articles "τον" (ton), "την" (tēn), "στον" (ston), "στην" (stēn). Practice the use of previous articles, which have a final /ν/ (n), with various words.
Recognize the adverbs of place and time and search for their opposites [ψηλά-χαμηλά (psēla-chamēla, high – low), μακριά-κοντά (makria-konta, far away- near), etc.].
Recognize the adverbs of place and time and search for their opposites [ψηλά-χαμηλά (psēla-chamēla, high – low), μακριά-κοντά (makria-konta, far away- near), etc.].
Music Activities
Rhythmic games on 9/8 with variations on grouping notes and beaming quavers.
Pay attention and practice the change of the meter from 9/8 to 4/4.
Comparison with the rhythm of zeimpekiko (Greek dance), which is at 9/8 with a different internal rhythmic development.
Enrich the song with movements (different in the parts of 9/8-verse and different in the parts of 4/4-refrain). Alternatively, accompany the verses with dance movements and the refrain part with instruments.
Play the refrain melody on a melodic instrument by ear.
Pay attention and practice the change of the meter from 9/8 to 4/4.
Comparison with the rhythm of zeimpekiko (Greek dance), which is at 9/8 with a different internal rhythmic development.
Enrich the song with movements (different in the parts of 9/8-verse and different in the parts of 4/4-refrain). Alternatively, accompany the verses with dance movements and the refrain part with instruments.
Play the refrain melody on a melodic instrument by ear.
Cross-thematic Connections - Greek Culture
Interdisciplinary concept: space.
Identify the differences between urban and rural areas.
Discussion on the areas that are a pole of attraction for people (survival, communication, entertainment, etc.
Discussion on what the lyrics “Μην είναι δυο, μην είναι τρεις...” (Mēn einai dyo, mēn einai treis…) of the refrain mean, that indicate normality and exaggeration at the same time.
Painting or collage with the theme: The fox and the grapes with different variations in the outcome of the story (group work).
Identify the differences between urban and rural areas.
Discussion on the areas that are a pole of attraction for people (survival, communication, entertainment, etc.
Discussion on what the lyrics “Μην είναι δυο, μην είναι τρεις...” (Mēn einai dyo, mēn einai treis…) of the refrain mean, that indicate normality and exaggeration at the same time.
Painting or collage with the theme: The fox and the grapes with different variations in the outcome of the story (group work).
Age level
7-11 years old
Language level
Beginner
Numbers
Animals
Unpublished
