Series 3 Episode 35 Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers should be aware that this document may contain images or names of people who have since passed away. Teachers should use discretion and sensitivity when using this content with their students. EP35 - http://web.ntschools.net/w/ntms/pages/episodes.aspx?pbs=35&pid=3 Note to teachers: As always, we are looking for feedback from teachers to ensure that these notes are providing genuine learning opportunities for students. We would also love input from teachers. If you have any suggestions for activities, or activities you have come up with for your class, please get in touch with us. VAMPtv Production team. Rod Balaam VAMPtv School Liaison Rodney.Balaam@ntschools.net One People One Voice Ngakwurra Langwa College Alyangula, Angurugu, cloze Umbakumba, MIlyakburra Gapuwiyak VAMP Festival Gilbert Dhamarrandji Milingimbi, Umbakumba lyrics melody rhythm harmony Rhyme, brainstorm Song writing, verse, chorus Bad Boys Harts Range Atitjere Who do you like? Numbulwar Ntaria, sports somersault Titjikala Calling Me Right track Member profile, Woolianna B2M, Dance, Nhulunbuy Tineke Casey, Persuasive text Welcome to Barunga
ACTIVITIES TO DO ON YOUR OWN (OR WITH A FRIEND!) NGAKWURRA LANGWA COLLEGE One People, One Voice TASK: Watch and listen to the video clip carefully and fill in the lyrics below. One People, One Voice First Verse Alyangula School Walking on the beach, early in the Feel the rhythm of the sea, nature s perfect harmony Every little detail, so unique Reflecting on you and me, creating unity Working, making things better X2 We are one and one voice, together we make a choice To be brave, to be strong, to be where we belong We are one people and one Second verse Umbakumba School Sitting with my friends, Umbakumba school Feel the rhythm of the beat, having fun with and me Every little thing, everybody s Everything will be alright, sun shine on everyone Third verse Angurugu school Angurugu kids, swimming in the Feel the water cool on me, with friends and family Coming to, learn to read and write Work together for our, we ll be strong and and safe Fourth verse Milyakburra school Swimming at the rockhole, in the water Having fun, we re kids, the waterfall is fresh and cold Coming to school, making things Sharing things with other kids, it s a and happy place People, future, good, morning, different, happy, you, together, smart, voice, river, playing, Cool, light, school LL 3.1 Communication LL 3.2 Sociocultural understanding LL3.3 Language structure and features
GAPUWIYAK VAMP Festival The VAMP Festival in Gapuwiyak is where school groups come together to record their song. They also film to make a video clip. The song that gets recorded is an original song that the students have written themselves. How do you write an original song? An original song is one that has been created new, not copied. Original can also mean first, but for a song, it did not exist, then it got created, it becomes the original! There are many different ways a song can be created and no way is better than another. There are also many different parts to a song. These are called elements. The main elements are lyrics, melody, rhythm and harmony Lyrics = words of the song Melody = the tune you sing the words to rhythm = the repeated pattern of sounds (you could call it the Beat) harmony = other part of the song, not the tune. Could be the chord played on guitar Let s concentrate on the lyrics The songs that each group brought to VAMP Festival had to be written about the theme Wonder. So the lyrics had to be something about Wonder. Next year, the theme will be Rise, let s have a go at writing some lyrics about Rise! Song words use a structure. These are put together like building blocks! Verse The section that tells most of the story of the song. Each verse will have basically the same melody, but different lyrics. It leads to the chorus. It gets called part A Is the part that repeats. The lyrics are often simple and direct, perhaps the song tittle is included. This section can be called part B These are other parts that could be in a song too, but they are not essential, there can be a pre- chorus and a Bridge or Middle 8. You can find out about these if you are interested on a web site like; http://www.inspired- songwriting- tips.com/song- structure.html RL 3.1 Communication RL3.4 Learning- how- to- learn R L3.2 Socio- cultural understanding WL3.3 Language structures and features
ORIGINAL SONG Look at the first verse of One People, one Voice Walking on the beach, early in the morning Feel the rhythm of the sea, nature s perfect harmony Every little detail, so unique Reflecting light on you and me, creating unity It has 4 lines and the 2nd and 4th line rhyme. So the next verse should go something like; Line 1 Blah blah blah blah blah Line 2 Blah blah blah blah RISE Line 3 Blah blah blah blah bla Line 4 Blah blah blah SUR- PRISE Now you need to work out what Rise means so you can write about it. You could use an online dictionary; http://dictionary.reference.com You could use a Thesaurus to find out some other words that mean rise; http://thesaurus.com/browse Once you know what your song is about you can brainstorm ideas for the actual words. Brainstorm means write do every ide you can think of to do with RISE. These pictures may help? L L 3.1 Communication CrA3.1 Creating Arts ideas R L3.4 Learning- how- to- learn
VAMPing Ground Would you like to get the VAMPtv crew to your school? You can either take some exciting photos, make a video or write a pitch to impress the VAMP production team that your school will be the right one to come and film at! You could also do a mixture of any of these! A pitch is a piece of writing or talking that makes the puts forward your opinion or idea. It will make the audience believe your opinion. In this case, the purpose of the pitch is to bring the VAMPtv team to your school. A good pitch will quickly and briefly introduce the school and community and summarize the points about the school/community that you feel will make it attractive to VAMPtv producers (and audience). In writing, this could also be called a persuasive text a piece of writing that sets out to persuade someone, to make them believe what you say is right! To plan out your pitch you can use this guide: What are some good things about your school? for example, happy kids What are some good things about your community? for example, Beautiful location, What special talents or skills do students have? for example, backflips, art, Good things about your school Good things about your community Special skills or talents of students L L 3.1 Communication CrA3.1 Creating Arts ideas R L3.4 Learning- how- to- learn
When you have finished using this plan to make your pitch, send it in to mail@vamptv.com.au Good luck!