After a big performance, I like to treat my classes to a music game day! This week, I've been teaching my students the composer game.
Similar to "Go Fish," students ask their classmates for specific composer cards trying to gather four of the same composer to make a book. The student with the most books of composers at the end of the game wins. To challenge them further, I review each composer's name and they are expected to say the names correctly, or lose their turn. Here are some of the best pronunciations I've heard so far:
Puccini: Punk-soo-ee-knee
Bach: Baaaaaaaa
Mendelssohn: Men-skull-skin
Schubert: Sherbert
Chopin: Choppin, Tripon, Shapron
Wolfgang Amadeus: Wolfgame I'm-a-dress
Handel: Headroll
Tchaikovsky: Chai-cough-squee
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Peter Light-switch Cherpatsy
It's been a fun week. Kids are amazing! My students and I have been laughing a lot. Though, between work and work meetings, I was unable to get for an official adventure today, teaching something new is always an adventure.
Hopefully these put a smile on your face as well!
Tchaikovsky: Chai-cough-squee... that's pretty good. Phonics!.
ReplyDeleteSharon are you familiar with Matt Harding? Check out "Where the hell is Matt" on youtube.Your kids might like to see his videos.
Have big fun in NYC.
Um, I didn't know who Matt Harding was until I looked him up on YouTube per your suggestion. Now I think I might be in love with him...shhhhh...don't tell Andy! ;)
ReplyDeleteCannot wait for NYC! You're a teacher, aren't you? Do you have a spring break? I might have already asked but do you have fun plans?
It's Friday, Julia! Have a great weekend!