Minds On
Today’s vocabulary
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A pattern of words that can be repeated over and over as a musical accompaniment.
A rhythmic or melodic pattern that repeats. An example of a simple rhythmic ostinato might be “ta, ta, ti-ti, ta”. A melodic ostinato might be “so–so–mi–mi–so–so–mi”. Explore also oral prompts; rhythmic pattern; solfège.
A note that is held for one-half of a beat. Beams can connect eighth notes.
A note that is held for one beat.
A part that supports a voice or an instrument (e.g., a rhythmic pattern or melodic pattern).
Let’s get started!
Start by examining the following images of rain.
What words come to mind?
Two children looking out of a window while it rains.
A wet umbrella during the rain.
Raindrops make rings on a puddle in a garden.
A child in rain boots jumps in a deep puddle and creates a big splash.
Autumn leaves that have fallen in a puddle on the road.
Next, here are two groups of words that have been sorted.
Examine the words.
How might the words sound?
What do you think is the sorting rule?
A group of four words surrounded by a yellow circle. The words are float, fast, soft, and drop. Underneath the circle is the label ‘Group 1.’ Beside the yellow circle is a group of four words surrounded by a blue circle. The words are drizzle, peaceful, patter, and raindrops. Underneath the blue circle is the label ‘Group 2.’
Action
Get ready, get set…
Task 1: Sorting words
Return to the words from the Minds On.
A group of four words surrounded by a yellow circle. The words are float, fast, soft, and drop. Underneath the circle is the label ‘Group 1.’ Beside the yellow circle is a group of four words surrounded by a blue circle. The words are drizzle, peaceful, patter, and raindrops. Underneath the blue circle is the label ‘Group 2.’
Explore the following audio clips to discover each group of words.
Group One
Group Two
What is the sorting rule?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out the sorting rule.
The sorting rule for Group 1 is words with 1 sound.
Check out this audio to discover the words.
Group One-Words with One Sound
The sorting rule for Group 2 is words with 2 sounds.
Check out this audio to discover the words.
Group Two-Words with Two Sounds
Check your understanding
Determine which group you would add each word to. Use the arrow buttons to navigate between cards.
Press ‘Answer’ to see which words belong in which group.
Sorting Answer
A group of six words surrounded by a yellow circle. The words are float, fast, soft, and drip, slow, and loud. Underneath the circle is the label ‘Words with 1 sound.’ Beside the yellow circle is a group of six words surrounded by a blue circle. The words are drizzle, peaceful, patter, and raindrops, pitter, puddle. Underneath the blue circle is the label ‘Words with 2 sounds.’
Check out this audio to hear the words.
New Words
Task 2: Creating a word pattern
Two teachers having a conversation. The first Teacher says: Let’s use the rain words to create a word pattern. Teacher B choose 2 or 3 words from the list of rain words. The second teacher responds: How about drizzle and drip? The first teacher says: Great! Next, put the words in any order you like. The second teacher says: How about drizzle, drizzle, drip, drop? The first teacher says: I like it. Drizzle, drizzle, drip, drip! This is your pattern core. Repeating patterns have a core that repeats over and over again.
Explore this audio clip to hear the pattern core.
The Pattern Core
A table with the title Our Rain Ostinato. There are eight squares, four squares per row. In the first row, each square has a big red heart. In the second row, at the bottom of the first square it says drizzle. At the bottom of the second square, it says drizzle. At the bottom of the third square it says drip. At the bottom of the fourth square it says drip.
Which word makes one sound on a beat?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn which word makes one sound on a beat.
The word ‘drip’ makes one sound. 1 sound on a beat is called ‘ta’.
Which word makes two sounds on a beat?
Press ‘Answer’ to learn which word makes two sounds on a beat.
The word ‘drizzle’ makes two sounds. 2 sounds on a beat is called ti-ti.
Task 2: Creating a rhythm pattern
Next, add rhythm symbols (ti-ti and ta) to the following word pattern to create a rhythm.
If possible, clap, tap, or speak the rhythm!
Don’t forget to do your safety checks and check your surroundings.
Add the correct rhythm symbols to the word pattern to create a rhythm.
Press ‘Answer’ to access the rhythm pattern.
Explore the following audio to discover the rhythm pattern.
The Rhythm Pattern
Rhythm Pattern Answer
Title says Our Rain Ostinato. Underneath the title is a black box with two vertical lines and a horizontal line at the top connecting them. Underneath is the word ti-ti. Next to it is another black box with a straight vertical line. Underneath is the word ta. Then there are two rows of four squares each. The first row has four squares. Each of the squares has a red heart. The second row has four squares. The first square has two vertical lines and a horizontal line at the top connecting them. Underneath is the word ti-ti and underneath that is the word drizzle. The second square has two vertical lines and a horizontal line at the top connecting them. Underneath is the word ti-ti and underneath that is the word drizzle. The third square has a vertical line and the word ta underneath. Underneath that is the word drip. The fourth square has a vertical line and the word ta underneath. Underneath that is the word drip.
Task 3: Creating an ostinato
Two teachers having a conversation. The first teacher says: We can repeat our word pattern. The second teacher says: When we repeat a pattern in a song, this is called an ostinato. The first teacher says: What happens when we add it to a song? The second teacher says: When we add something to a song, like our word pattern, it is called an accompaniment. The first teacher says: Let’s repeat our word pattern two times.
Here’s the song “Rain Rain Go Away”:
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again another day.
Explore this video to hear the song “Rain Rain Go Away.”
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Explore this video to hear the song “Rain Rain Go Away” with the ostinato added.
Rain, Rain Go Away with Ostinato
If possible, clap, tap, or speak the ostinato while the song plays.
The triangles represent the word “drizzle.”
The circles represents the word “drip.”
If you want to add movement, choose 1 body percussion action for “drizzle” (e.g., pat, pat), and another action for “drip” (e.g., clap.)
Two rows of four squares each. In the first row all four squares have a big heart in them. In the second row, the first square shows two images of hands patting. Underneath each image is the word pat. Undermeath this is the word drizzle with a hyphen between the two z’s. The second square square shows two images of hands patting. Underneath each image is the word pat. Undermeath this is the word drizzle with a hyphen between the two z’s. The third square shows an image of hands clapping with the word clap underneath the image. Underneath that is the word drip. The fourth square shows an image of hands clapping with the word clap underneath the image. Underneath that is the word drip.
Go!
Choose words from the list to create your own word pattern (ostinato).
- float
- fast
- soft
- drip
- slow
- loud
- drizzle
- peaceful
- patter
- raindrops
- puddle
- pitter
Check out this audio to access the list of words.
Word Pattern List
Record your ostinato (word pattern) digitally, in an audio recording, on paper or using the following graphic organizer.
Here are your steps:
quarter note
eighth notes
Press ‘Hint’ to access a hint for Step 3.
How many sounds does each word make? 1 sound on a beat is ‘ta’. 2 sounds on a beat is ‘ti-ti’.
Complete the Rain Ostinato Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
Consolidation
Putting it all together
Portfolio
Portfolio
In this Learning Activity, you explored how to create a word pattern. Then you created an ostinato!
Use the following questions to reflect on today’s learning. Record your thinking digitally, in an audio recording, or on paper.
- What rain words did you use?
- What did you use to show one sound on a beat?
- What did you use to show two sounds on a beat?
- What is something you would like to share about what you did in this lesson? What do you want to continue to practice?
Share what you learned about today using the words word pattern, ostinato, ta, and ti-ti.
You can choose to:
- use pictures and label the important parts using the words word pattern, ostinato, ta, and ti-ti
- tell someone using the words word pattern, ostinato, ta, and ti-ti
- write about it using thewords word pattern, ostinato, ta, and ti-ti
- make a recording using the words word pattern, ostinato, ta, and ti-ti
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.