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Once students have learned and played each of the game songs "Circle 'Round the Zero," CD 12:7 and "Jingle at the Window" CD 12:13, invite them to examine and compare the songs for similarities and differences. Some possibilities:
- meter
- rhythm
- pitch sets
- how the game is played (circle formation, and so forth)
EXTEND
Repeat this comparison activity using "Let Us Chase the Squirrel" (p. 248) and "Kuma San" (p. 244). Encourage students to explore cultural and linguistic similarities and differences.
A completed Comparison Chart might look like this:
 Comparison Chart
Other Spotlight on Music Points of Use for a Comparison Chart:
- Grade 2
Point of Use:
Unit 3, Lesson 8 with the second PRACTICE on p. 116
vocal tone color: adult and child female soloists
- Grade 3
Point of Use:
Point of Use: Unit 1, Lesson 5 after EXPLORE on p. 23
vocal tone color: speak, whisper, shout, and sing
- Grade 4
Point of Use:
Point of Use: Unit 2, Lesson 4 with PRACTICE (READ) on p. 60
instrumental tone color: different flutes
- Grade 4
Point of Use:
Point of Use: Unit 3, Lesson 3 with PRACTICE on p. 96
instrumental tone color: recorder consort and modern-day counterpart
- Grade 5
Point of Use:
Point of Use: Unit 1, Lesson 7 after PRACTICE on p. 32
style: two recordings of jazz instrumentals
- Grade 6
Point of Use:
Point of Use: Unit 2, Lesson 2 with ANALYZE on p. 52
"Elijah Rock" and
"O, Desayo"
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