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phaedrus
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 Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:55 am Post subject: Canadian Songs |
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I want to teach my students a good Canadian song.
I don't want to rule out the national anthem, but would prefer something fun and suitable for young learners.
I need something I can find on the web.
Any ideas? |
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I_Am_Wrong
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:18 am Post subject: |
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| I dunno..."If I had a million dollars" ....... |
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phaedrus
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:24 am Post subject: |
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| I_Am_Wrong wrote: |
| I dunno..."If I had a million dollars" ....... |
That's not bad, but I'm trying to think of something in the "Wheels on the Bus" or "Bingo" genre.
"This Land is Your Land" maybe. |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 3:56 am Post subject: |
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| phaedrus wrote: |
| I_Am_Wrong wrote: |
| I dunno..."If I had a million dollars" ....... |
That's not bad, but I'm trying to think of something in the "Wheels on the Bus" or "Bingo" genre.
"This Land is Your Land" maybe. |
That would be a Woodie Guthrie song, American.
You might look into Raffi, or Sharon, Lois, & Bram -- topnotch Canadian childrens performers. They do a lot of covers but I think you could find some originals to download. |
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phaedrus
Joined: 13 Nov 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:03 am Post subject: |
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| schwa wrote: |
| phaedrus wrote: |
| I_Am_Wrong wrote: |
| I dunno..."If I had a million dollars" ....... |
That's not bad, but I'm trying to think of something in the "Wheels on the Bus" or "Bingo" genre.
"This Land is Your Land" maybe. |
That would be a Woodie Guthrie song, American.
You might look into Raffi, or Sharon, Lois, & Bram -- topnotch Canadian childrens performers. They do a lot of covers but I think you could find some originals to download. |
We just steal the original and add Canadian place names.
Good suggestions. This proves the usefulness of message boards, seeing as I can't think very well. |
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the eye
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:34 am Post subject: |
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Bud the Spud
I've Been Everywhere
Four Strong Winds
I's the Bye
Farewell to Nova Scotia
Springhill Mining Disaster
Home for a Rest
lukey's Boat
Sonny's Dream |
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ThePoet
Joined: 15 May 2004
Location: No longer in Korea - just lurking here
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:19 am Post subject: |
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"Rise Again" (Rankin Family)
"Run Run Away" (Great Big Sea)
"Hockey Night Tonight" (Stompin Tom Conners)
"Real Canadians" or "Here For a Good Time" (Trouper)
"I Am Canadian" (Molson Canadian)
"I Play Hockey" (Don Cherry)
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Grotto
Joined: 21 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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The Arrogant Worms
Tons of fun songs
Pirates of the North Saskatchewan
Malcolm solves his problems with a chain saw
The real Canadian national anthem |
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Eazy_E
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Anything by Stompin' Tom Connors. |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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How old are your students?
For really young kids I'd go with Sharon Lois and Bram for sure- the elephant song, or Skinamarink would be good. |
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phaedrus
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| peppermint wrote: |
How old are your students?
For really young kids I'd go with Sharon Lois and Bram for sure- the elephant song, or Skinamarink would be good. |
Grade three to six. Low level English. If it is too childish they will think it is retarded, but they won't understand complex lyrics at all. |
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No L
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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"The Cat Came Back" by Fred Penner
My kindergarteners loved to dance to this. They didn't know all the lyrics though, just the chorus. |
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Tiberious aka Sparkles
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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Raffi's gangster.
Sparkles*_* |
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peppermint
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Sharon Lois and Bram would be great then. The older ones will have blast with "I am slowly going crazy"- will lookfor lyrics tonight
If all else fails, teach them "Baby bumble bee" with the actions. Not Canadian, but a big hit at my school. |
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