Break students into 5 groups. Give each group a piece of paper and pencil. Students discuss their thoughts in groups and write down some of their ideas. Have each group appoint one person to share the thoughts of their group with the entire class. Students perform Ask the students if they feel the music enhances the text.
Students respond yes or no.
Students share why they feel the music enhances the text. Have CD of Free at Last playing as students enter the room. Ask students to stand up and follow your actions and to sing along with the recording. Students sing and imitate the teacher's movements to the beat of the music. Students should have their papers with them.