Play and Tell

Play and Tell

Music
20-30 Minutes

A twist on the classic “show and tell”, this allows students to dig deeply into their own meaning behind a topic. 

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  • STEP 1: Select a large topic you’d like to discuss or focus upon, such as the Great Depression, Plot Development, or mathematical functions. 

  • STEP 2: Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to think about what sound or instrument would represent that thematic focus. 

  • STEP 3: Once they select or create their sound/ instrument, ask students to think of 3 sentences to describe why that sound or instrument best showcases the idea. 

  • STEP 4: Finally, have students create and perform their sound for the larger group while their partner acts as a narrator and shares the 3 sentences surrounding the sound. 
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