Musical Mysteries
Worksheet for Lesson Plan 3
Word Rhythm
Using the sounds from the Marble Arch Caves Robbie has
made up five ‘word rhythms’. Read each one several times.
Then with a partner do the following:
1. say the word and clap the rhythm several times.
2. whisper the words and clap the rhythm several times.
3. think the words and clap the rhythm several times.
Then take it in turns to
play a game with
your partner. Choose
a ‘word rhythm’
and clap it. Ask
your partner to
tell you what
it is.
EACH
=1 CLAP
Dripping Water
Footsteps
Dog Barking
Rowing Boat
Caver Hammering
When you are good at the game, try making up some of your own ‘word rhythms’ using each
other’s names. For example:
JESSICA MacDONALD
Instead of clapping, this time use a xylophone to tap out the rhythm.
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