Oral Literature: Songs - Lullabies
6.0 Drug and Substance Abuse · 6.4 Reading: Oral Literature - Songs
Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 English | Theme 6.0 Drug and Substance Abuse | Sub-Strand 6.4.1 Reading: Oral Literature - Songs (2 Lessons)
Lesson objectives
By the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Identify repeated words and phrases in lullabies
- Use appropriate techniques when performing lullabies
- Pick out key messages communicated in lullabies
- Appreciate the importance of lullabies in real life
Summary
A lullaby is a song sung to soothe a child to sleep, and it is a form of oral literature -- passed down by singing rather than by writing. This topic covers what makes lullabies work as songs (especially repetition), what messages they carry despite their simplicity, and why a form this old is still relevant.