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Go Tell It!

Gospel Music and Spirituals

Day 144of 180
Week 29of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the historical significance of 'Go Tell It on the Mountain'

2

Practice gospel-style singing with rhythmic energy and expression

3

Understand music as a form of spiritual storytelling

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 28:19

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

— Matthew 28:19 (WEB)

The song's message of sharing good news directly parallels Jesus' Great Commission

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Percussion instruments (optional)
  • World English Bible
  • Comfortable space for movement
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Briefly recap previous lesson on gospel music origins

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about spirituals yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' with historical context

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Origin of the spiritual during slavery era
  • How music carried hope and faith
  • Importance of sharing God's message
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think people sang during difficult times?
  • How can music help us share important messages?
3Activity: Mountain Message Sing-Along (10 min)
singing

Learn and perform 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' with gospel style

📝 Instructions:
  1. Learn chorus first with rhythmic clapping
  2. Add simple body movements
  3. Practice call-and-response sections
  4. Encourage expressive singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on chorus only

Challenge: Create additional verses about personal faith experiences

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on lesson's spiritual message

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'telling it on the mountain' mean?
  • How can we share good news today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how music supported the civil rights movement

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Spirituals were coded messages of hope during slavery, often containing hidden meanings of freedom and faith

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage enthusiastic, loud singing
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional historical context
  • Don't worry about perfect pitch - celebrate expression!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious about singing loudly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, rhythm understanding, joy in music-making

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture illustrating the song's message
  • Research one historical spiritual and its meaning
  • Create a simple percussion accompaniment

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