Folk Songs: Irish and Scottish Ballads

Folk Songs: a peak into the hopes, dreams, and lores of the past

Spend the term studying ballads from Ireland and Scotland. These are the cultural songs that tell a story of love and loss. They recount the victories of heroes, and the demise of villains. You may recognize many of these from TV shows and will definitely enjoy their story.

• Learn the background of four ballads
• Connect through various activities and books

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 10 minutes.

Supplies needed:

• listening device
• Speed Bonnie Boat by Alfredo Belli

*the guide includes QR Codes for easy links, if you choose to print the document.

For printing, we recommend our print partner Humble Heart Press.

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