Do You Hear What I Hear?

By Paul Provencio, Townsend Elementary

T2

Do You Hear What I Hear? 2 - ReadingComposer Ludwig van Beethoven

gradually became deaf. As his hearing worsened, he pounded louder on the piano keys--sometimes even breaking them. At his last performance, Beethoven turned around to face the audience. He cried when he saw them clapping, since he was unable to hear the applause.

Do You Hear What I Hear? 2 - Questions

What sound would you miss the most if you were suddenly unable to hear it? Make an idea web.

Sounds we would misshome school

other place

other placeIdea web sample:

Do You Hear What I Hear? Teacher’s Page

General Tips for success:

First let class read silently. Then read out loud as a class. Brain-storm to find out their schema and stimulate ideas. Lead the students to discover what sounds are in their lives and which ones are important. What causes us to react when we hear sounds? What makes sound humorous, poignant, or exciting?(The way the elements are organized to be expressive, experiences associated with sounds.)