This didactically sound teaching unit on the farewell song „Und wenn wir geh’n“ empowers Middle School students (Grades 5 up to 9) to create an emotional and community-building music project. Comprising approximately 20 pages of material, it systematically and age-appropriately introduces musical preparation, text interpretation, and the significance of farewell. This comprehensively fosters not only musical abilities but also community spirit and the handling of emotions. The unit is designed for direct use in music class, covering both communal singing and reflection on the song's content.
The package includes a variety of proven components structured for active and sustainable learning:
- Didactic Introductory Text: Provides teachers with pedagogical and musical background for working with farewell songs.
- Interactive Jigsaw Puzzle Activity: Enables students to independently explore song structures and interpretive approaches.
- Subject-Specific Task: Concrete musical and text-related assignments that reinforce learned concepts and promote transfer to their own emotional world.
- Single-Choice Test: For quick and effective assessment of understanding musical terms and lyrical statements.
- Glossary: Explains all relevant musical and thematic terms clearly and understandably.
- Summary: Concisely compiles the most important musical and emotional aspects of the song.
- Didactic Teacher's Guide: A comprehensive guide for educators with lesson plans, differentiation ideas, and additional tips.
Create a moving moment of farewell for your students and strengthen their musical and social competencies. This material is an indispensable resource for any school year-end or graduation ceremony.
