This week in our Homeschool Music Class: David Bowie is the Artist we will be studying. I chose David Bowie because at times Charlie looks like him. But not only that I love his Songs and wanted to share his Music and his life with Charlie.
One of our Homeschool Resources we will be using is Special Edition Rolling Stone David Bowie which will give us a look into David Bowie Music. The magazine will give Charlie a chance to learn about David Bowie to read without overwhelming Charlie.
David Robert Jones OAL, known professionally as David Bowie, was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, with his music and stagecraft having a significant impact on popular music. Wikipedia
Reading Class:
Purchase a copy of the Magazine s Special Edition Rolling Stone Magazine David Bowie and read for at least 30 minutes a night. Then on Friday in your Reading Journal write down 5 facts you learned about David Bowie.
Or search online for a book on David Bowie which you will read each day. Then on Friday in your Reading Journal write a report on the life of David Bowie.
David Bowie (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 30) is another book Charlie has picked out to read this week.
As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the Saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll’s all-time greatest artists. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the Musician’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
Spelling Class:
As your reading the book make a list of words you don’t recognize or aren’t sure how to spell inside your Spelling Journal.
Practice learning the words during the week by writing a definition for the words on Monday. Tuesday put the words in ABC Order. Use the words in a Story on Wednesday and on Thursday write the words 5 times each in your Spelling Journal. On Friday your Teacher will give you a Spelling Test on this weeks Spelling Words which you will write inside your Spelling Journal.
Math Class:
Look up how many Albums/ Songs David Bowie produced and how many Awards he won. Once you get the numbers share them with your parents and let them use the numbers to create 5 Math problems for you to work out. Then you create 5 Math problems for your parents to work out. Write both sets of Math problems inside your Math Journal.
Drama Class:
Act out a Scene that happened in the book you read and explain what your acting out. Write the explanation inside your Drama Journal.
Music Class:
Create a Song about David Bowie and perform the song for your parents. Once you finish write the Song inside your Music Journal.
Art Class:
Create a piece of Art which can be a College based on David Bowies life. Write a explanation of what you drew inside your Art Journal.
Cooking Class:
Look up foods David Bowie liked to eat and create a Snack or Meal based on what he likes.
Then write the Recipes inside your Cooking Journal which will be turned into a Cookbook at the end of the year.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
