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1 Classroom Study uide ROTOWN'S "iversity through Music" Program is based on Emmy ward winning uthor/ Composer Philip Pelletier's acclaimed musical storybook, One Night in rogtown. This award-winning education program gets kids excited about reading and writing, while exploring the important themes of Bullying and iversity. "iversity Through Music!"

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3 STUY UIE "This tale about the celebration of cultural diversity uses music as a metaphor, and the message of understanding, acceptance, and respect will resonate with young listeners". -School Library Journal Instructions: This study guide is designed to be used along with the One Night In rogtown Book/C in K-6 classrooms. Teachers should share the narrated musical story from the C, and then follow up with questions and discussion points from this study guide that best fit their particular grade levels and students. Table of Contents 1. Bullying & Peer Pressure 2. iversity 3. inding Your Inner Voice 4. Music 5. Sound 6. rt 7. un rog acts 8. Creative Writing 9. Transformation 10. Ecology 11. Musical Performance - "bove It ll" 12. Musical Performance - "rogtown" One Night In rogtown - ISBN# Special Educational iscounts are available for all ROTOWN books, Cs, Vs and can be ordered from our website: One World Musical Books Ridge View Way Nehalem, OR (503) / contact@frogtowncentral.com

4 1. Bullying & Peer Pressure Bullying and Peer Pressure are explored in engaging and relevant ways in "One Night In rogtown". Using music as a metaphor, the groups of frogs in rogtown symbolize the intolerance of others we see in the world today, due to differences such as race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, etc. -What is this story about? -Why does Tad leave his egg? -What kind of music does Tad like? -Why do the Bluesfrogs bully Tad and kick him out of their Toadstool? -What is "bullying"? iscuss. -What do the Treefrogs pressure Tad not to like the blues? -What is "peer pressure"? iscuss. -How does bullying and peer pressure affect Tad in the story? -How does Tad deal with it? -Where have you seen bullying and peer pressure? -Have you ever felt bullied? iscuss.

5 2. iversity "One Night In rogtown" celebrates the concept of diversity, encompassing acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. "One Night In rogtown" opens the door for students to explore these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. -iverse means different. How are the groups of frogs diverse (different)? (They are different colors, play different styles of music, live in different places, different status levels) -What do the groups of frogs have in common? (They all are frogs, they all love music, they all live in the pond!) -Why do the Treefrogs think they are better than everyone else? -What do the Rapfrogs think about the other frogs who live above the surface of the pond? -What happens at the end of the story? s Tad plays along with the song "lone", the other frogs hear him and quietly start singing along. Why? Because they too have been alone at one time or another. Everyone is alone sometimes, and that feeling is something that the frogs realize they all share. They have more in common than they thought. This brings them together and allows them to celebrate the diversity in the pond, rather than be afraid of it. -What is diversity? How does it apply to the rogtown pond? -How does the concept of diversity apply to our world (our school, community, country, etc) -Where do we see diverse people not getting along in today's world because of their differences? iscuss current events (current wars, Occupy Movement, cultural conflicts, 9/11, terrorism, etc) What is "class system" in the rogtown pond? What is the "status" of each group? -rogtown illustrates the class system quite literally. (The Treefrogs symbolize the Upper Class and sing "bove It ll", the Blues rogs symbolize the Middle Class and sing "Middle of the Road", and the Rap rogs symbolize the Under Class and sing "The own Low"). iscuss.

6 3. inding Your Inner Voice ealing with peer pressure is not so easy. rogtown shows the importance of making up your own mind and staying true to yourself, even when others try to influence you. -What is your "inner voice"? -How does Tad find his "inner voice"? -What does Tad learn from the song "lone"? -What happens at the end of the story?

7 4. Music rogtown exposes kids to diverse music styles. -What was your favorite song in "One Night In rogtown"? -What are the styles of music in rogtown? (blues, classical, rap, hip-hop, pop, and R&B). -What are some other musical styles in merica? (Bluegrass, Roots, Country & Western, Rock n Roll, Reggae, Rap, Heavy Metal, Ska, Jazz, Punk, New Wave, olk, Techno, Soul, etc). -How are they different? -What do they have in common? -Name some music styles from around the world. -What are some of your favorite kinds of music?

8 5. Sound The "One Night In rogtown" C utilizes sounds of real frogs mixed in with the music. -Have kids listen for when they hear the frogs while listening to the "One Night In rogtown" C. -Name 5 sounds that you can hear right now. -What are some of your favorite sounds? -"Learning to Listen" - listen to a piece of music and have students try to identify all the instruments playing. Try this with different styles - orchestra, pop, hip-hop, etc.

9 6. rt The illustrations are a big part of the experience of "One Night In rogtown". -raw your own frog playing music. -raw the life cycle of a frog (egg, tadpole, frog). -raw your own pond creature (frog, salamander, fish, bugs, birds, etc). -ecorate the classrooms and hallways with the students' drawings.

10 7. un rog acts Q-How long have frogs existed? -rogs have been roaming the Earth for more than 200,000,000 years, at least as long as the dinosaurs. Q-How many kinds of frogs are there? -There are more than 5,000 known species of frogs, with at least 10 new species being discovered every year! Q-How far can frogs jump? -Launched by their long legs, many frogs can leap more than 20 times their body length. Q-How big do frogs get? -The world's largest frog is the 7-pound "frican oliath", which grows to 15 inches. Q-How long do frogs live? -rogs can live more than 20 years. Q-Why do frogs have bulging eyeballs? -rogs have excellent night vision and are quite sensitive to movement. The bulging eyes of most species allow them to see in front, to the sides, and partially behind them. Q-How far can frogs croak? -rogs were the first land animals with vocal cords. Male frogs have vocal sacs--pouches of skin that fill with air. These balloons resonate sounds like a megaphone, and some can be heard more than a mile away. Q-rogs are cold-blooded. How cold can frogs survive? -The "Wood rog" can live north of the rctic Circle, surviving for weeks with 65% of its body frozen. This frog uses glucose in its blood as a kind of antifreeze that concentrates in its vital organs, protecting them from damage while the rest of the body freezes solid. Q-What is the "art Poison rog"? -The "art Poison rog" is so named because the Embera Choco, indigenous people of northwestern Colombia, poison their blow darts by rubbing them along the backs of these frogs. Q-What's the longest a frog can go without water? -The "ustralian Water-Holding rog" can wait up to 7 years for rain. It burrows underground and surrounds itself in a transparent cocoon made of its own shed skin.

11 8. Creative Writing -Have students write their own story that takes place in rogtown. -Have the students illustrate their story with their own drawings. -Have small groups write their own short play about how friends who are different come together and accomplish a goal. Perform it for the class.

12 9. Creative Transformation rt can help us process difficult events in our lives, and transform them into positive energy in the world. -rogtown creator Philip Pelletier was deeply affected by the L Riots. What were they? Why did they happen? How do we avoid that happening again? -One Night In rogtown was written right after 9/11. How did that event influence the story? -What are some other difficult experiences in life that art can help us process and transform? -Have students write about a difficult event in their own lives. Share with the class.

13 10. rogs & Ecology rogs are one of the most sensitive animals in the world and react very rapidly to substantial changes in their environments. They also form vital parts of the ecosystems they belong to. That is why they are considered "an indicator species" - the species that "indicate" the state of the health of their ecosystems. When the frog population is showing stress, that means that our environment is under stress. rogs have had a mystical significance in many cultures throughout history, including the Mayans, The Egyptians, The reeks and ancient Rome. Humans should pay more attention to frogs! Q-What are some of the ecological issues facing our world today? Q-What is happening to the world's frog populations? Q-What kinds of frogs live in your area? Have kids research the frogs in their area and do a report in front of the class about it.

14 11. Music Performance - "bove It ll" Music teachers can rehearse their choir students to sing the classical song "bove It ll" on the "One Night In rogtown" C. SOLO - lthough we're quite small SOLO - our tree is big and tall SOLO - that's how we always stay LL - bove It ll SOLO - We live without a care SOLO - for those who live down there SOLO - relax and breathe the air LL - bove It ll IRLS - Oh we know we're the best BOYS - who cares about the rest IRLS - We are so well dressed LL - we really must be blessed SOLO - Everything is just so SOLO - we always make it show SOLO - and that is all we know LL - bove It ll SOLO - We're the cream of the crop SOLO - 'cause we're the ones on top SOLO - that's why we'll never stop LL - being bove It ll IRLS - Oh we know we're the best BOYS - who cares about the rest IRLS - We are so well dressed LL - we really must be blessed IRLS - Everything is just so IRLS - we always make it show IRLS - and that is all we know LL - bove It ll LL - We're the cream of the crop LL - 'cause we're the ones on top LL - that's why we'll never stop LL - being bove It ll

15 q = l - though we're quite small Bm Em # m our tree is big and tall That's how we al - ways stay - bove It ll We live with - out a care Bm # m for those who live down there Em Re - lax and breathe the air - bove It ll B. J Π11 Oh we know we're the bove It ll from "One Night In rogtown" # Em best m C C# n #. Words and Music by PHILIP PELLETIER arr. for children's choir j Who 13 cares a - bout the. J rest? Πj 15 We are so well # Em dressed sus. ΠWe real - ly must be blessed 2007 One World Musical Books LL RIHTS RESERVE October 14, 2011

16 2 bove It ll h Bm J C # m 19 Ev - 'ry-thing is just so We al - ways make it show Em - bove It ll 21 h nd that is all we know Bm - bove It ll # m 23 (h) We're the cream of the crop That's why we'll nev - er stop Sax solo. 'cause we're the ones on top Em Be - ing - bove It Bm # m Em 29 ll Bm # m Em 33 # Em m C C# 37 # Em sus October 14, 2011

17 E Piano ad lib bove It ll Bm # m Em 3 45 h Bm # m Em - bove it all. h - bove it all.. J Πj # Em m C C# n #. Oh we know we're the best Who cares a - bout the rest? 53. J Πj # Em sus. ΠWe are so well dressed We real - ly must be blessed Bm h # m J Em -bove It ll 61 Ev -'ry-thing is just so We al-ways make it show h Bm # m We're the cream of the crop 'cause we're the ones on top nd that is all we know -bove It ll Em Be-ing - bove It That's why we'll nev-er stop H... ll Bm # m Em October 14, 2011

18 12. Music Performance - "rogtown" Music teachers can rehearse their choir students to sing along with the finale number "rogtown" on the "One Night In rogtown" C. Participating schools can have their choirs perform in the actual Live Stage Show along with the rogtown cast. SOLO - rogtown's got all kinds of frogs SOLO - some play drums inside of logs SOLO - Clarinet players in the trees SOLO - rapping underwater MCs SOLO - Bullfrogs blowin' on the bass trombone SOLO - Tadpoles jammin' on the saxophone LL - Pollywogs singing in the reeds LL - webfoot violinists bow in the breeze LL - Jazz amphibians swing in the lilies LL - they are serious, don't you see LL - rogtown LL - Where the bugs are juicy LL - and the water is blue LL - rogtown LL - Where the fish are jumping LL - and the music is too SOLO - Our story here has just been told SOLO - like a ripple on the water SOLO - making circles of gold SOLO - and music beats inside the soul SOLO - of even the tiniest tadpole

19 VERSE INTRO 3 & b 5 & b 7 & b 9 & b 11 & b q = 92; sixteenth note shuffle & b 4 4 Bb Bdim C Œ Bb Bdim C rog-town's got all kinds of frogs Some play drums in - side of logs Bb Clar - i - net play - ers in the tr - ees.... Rap - pin un - der - wa - ter M Cs Bb. m7 Bdim C j b n Ó Bb Bdim C Œ. r m7 Bdim C bull - frog's blow-in' on thebass trom - bone tad - poles jam-min' on the sax - o - phone m C Bb C rogtown from "One Night In rogtown" Words and Music by PHILIP PELLETIER arr. for children's chorus m C Bb C Pol- lywogs - sing - ing in the reeds Web - foot vi - o - lin - ists bow in the breeze 13 & b m C Bb C m C Bb C. Œ Jazz am - phi-bi-ans swing in the lil - ies They are ser -i-ous on't you see 2007 One World Musical Books LL RIHTS RESERVE September 13, 2011

20 2 rogtown CHORUS 16 & b m Bb C rog - town where the bugs are jui - cy and the wa - ter is blue J 18 & b m Bb C! rog - town where the fish are jump-in' and the mu - sic is too Our 20 & b Bb Bdim C! sto - ry here has just been told like a rip -ple on the wa -ter mak-ing cir-cles of gold and 22 & b j 4 Πmu - sic beats in - side the soul of e-ven the tin -i - est tad - Bb C pole

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