"March Away to Old Quebec"

1. Name of song/activity:  "March Away to Old Quebec"

2. Source:  120 Singing Games, page 184

3. Most appropriate grades:  3 - 4

4. Concepts to be taught or reinforced:  in-tune singing, skating position

5. Other important information:
	a. accompanying motions/movements: In pairs, children march around a double line 
	of chairs while singing. One last word of verse, all sit down without releasing 
	partner's hand.
	
	b. best way to motivate /draw interest: Props: knapsack, toy musket.
	
	c. variations of the words/movements/game activities: Add on the other verses
	 or perhaps try playing without pairs.
	
	d. classroom instruments to accompany: Piano can play the melody as found
	 in the book.  Drum could play a marching beat.
	
	e. interrelation with other subjects: Would be a good activity for Social Studies.
	  An opportunity to study Quebec's history.

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