The greatest showman

Music

• The Fifth-grade child learned about different musical genres through the songs featured in "The Greatest Showman" soundtrack.
• They learned about the importance of rhythm and tempo by clapping and tapping along to the music.
• They explored the concept of harmony by singing and harmonizing with the melodies from the movie.
• The child gained an understanding of musical storytelling by analyzing how the songs in the movie enhanced the plot and character development.

One creative way to further develop musical skills related to "The Greatest Showman" would be to learn and perform a song from the movie on a musical instrument. This could involve finding sheet music or tutorials online and practicing the melody or accompaniment on a piano, guitar, or any other instrument of interest. Another idea is to create a musical composition inspired by the themes and emotions portrayed in the movie, using different instruments and musical elements.

Book Recommendations

• The Greatest Showman: The Official Companion to the Hit Film by Signe Bergstrom: This book provides behind-the-scenes insights, interviews, and stunning visuals from the movie, allowing readers to delve deeper into the world of "The Greatest Showman".
• The Greatest Showman: Piano, Vocal, Guitar by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul: This sheet music book contains the piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements for all the songs featured in the movie, allowing Fifth-grade children who are musically inclined to learn and perform their favorite tracks.
• Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World by Tracey Fern: This book tells the true story of Barnum Brown, a famous paleontologist who shares a surname with P.T. Barnum, the central character in "The Greatest Showman". It explores the world of scientific discovery and the excitement of finding the most famous dinosaur skeleton.