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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears (Book with CD)

By Dupont, Don Hiller, Brian
Item No. 841367
UPC Code 9781429126793
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears West African folktale Retold by Don Dupont and Brian Hiller Book and enhanced CD 44 pages Grades 3 - 6 Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears is based on a West African pourquoi, or "why" story. A pourquoi story provides a fanciful explanation for a common
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
West African folktale
Retold by Don Dupont and Brian Hiller
Book and enhanced CD
44 pages
Grades 3 - 6

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears is based on a West African pourquoi, or "why" story. A pourquoi story provides a fanciful explanation for a common occurrence - in this case, why mosquitoes buzz aournd our ears! This rendition of the story is told through narration, dialogue, and songs featuring both piano and Orff instrument accompaniment. The CD has audio files, digital files and digital templates.

There are 3 speaking roles for individual students and  lines for up to 20 narrators. You will need 5 classes (or groups). All students sing the songs. Each group is assigned to one of the animal families. 

Songs: Funga Alafia,  Such Lies You Tell, Why Won't the Agamas Speak to Us? , Hurry Hurry, Sound a Warning, Sunbird's Lament, Bwana Awabariki/Rise Sun Rise, Did You Ever Wonder?

Performance time is about 30 minutes.

Contents:
Production Notes
Cast of Characters
Full Script with Lyrics, Orff Arrangements, and Piano and Vocal Scores
Production Guide
   Preparation and Rehearsal Schedule
   Making the Props and Costumes
   Adding the Optional Movements
   Orff Instrumentarium Glossary 
Tips for Using the Reproducible Resources

Specifications
Author Dupont, Don Hiller, Brian
Format Book/CD+
Print Age/Grade Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6
Reviews (2)
  • Amazing Musical!
    I highly recommend this musical. I taught it over a period of 3 months to my third and fourth grade students. The fourth grade students were responsible for the Orff instrumentation, narrating, and acting. My third grade students were responsible for learning the dances.<br /><br />My students enjoyed this so much, and we received many compliments from parents and teachers. The kindergarten students even wanted to learn the songs and dances. The only issue is that I do not know how I'm going to top it next year!!!
  • Amazing Musical!
    I highly recommend this musical. I taught it over a period of 3 months to my third and fourth grade students. The fourth grade students were responsible for the Orff instrumentation, narrating, and acting. My third grade students were responsible for learning the dances. My students enjoyed this so much, and we received many compliments from parents and teachers. The kindergarten students even wanted to learn the songs and dances. The only issue is that I do not know how I'm going to top it next year!!!
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