Shape Note Singing in Florida: “Florida Storm”: The Miami Hurricane of 1926

American shape note singing is a tradition that goes back to the New England singing schools of the 18th century. It is an easy method for learning written music and was intended to replace lining out - the call and response form of singing in which a leader chants each line of a hymn to the congregation before it sings them.

In this lesson students will listen to and analyze a recording of "Florida Storm," a shape note song from The Colored Sacred Harp to discuss the meaning of the song.

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Direct Link: https://www.floridamemory.com/learn/classroom/learning-units/shapenote/lessonplans/4thgrade/floridastorm/

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Subject(s): Social Studies, Music

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)

Keywords: Florida History, Miami Hurricane of 1926

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video/Audio/Animation

Resource Collection: BSIS Created Resources

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