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Title:
Song Notes - Murreng Thather - pronunciation
Summary:
Words in Wamba/Wemba and English and pronunciation guide for Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes - Murreng, Thather, Pathing pa Tyina, 2 page poster.
Author:
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre
Format/type:
Song, Poster, Document, Translation
Length:
2 Pages
About:
Body, Face,
Age Suitability Guide:
Yr-1-3, ECH, Yr-7-9, Yr-4-6
Content:
Wamba Wamba Text, English Text, Pronunciation Guide
Learning Focus:
Communication, Describing, Language Building, Spoken
Publisher:
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre © 30 May 2017
Doc ID:
10
External link:
Additional notes:
Translation to Wamba Wamba of traditional children's song 'Head Shoulders Knees and Toes.' The last English version phrase 'We all clap hands together' uses the Wamba Wamba word 'kathəl' (the sound of something knocking together). 'kathəl' is listed in the dictionary as a noun but is being used in this song as an action of verb and contains the 'angurr' (we all or inclusive plural) verb ending.
Suggestions (Teacher's Notes):
Sing with actions. Start with explaining individual words such as Murreng, pointing and saying. Switch to saying and asking students to touch or point to the part. Switch to song. Sing it slowly at first and then build speed. Older students could form dance teams and sing with language and movement. Clap sticks (malka-pula) add another cultural layer. Build:- 1) the song is effectively just a list of the names for parts of the body with a phrase at the end 'kathəlangurr manyə' (we all clap hands together). This is an opportunity to add different ending phrases eg 'tyerrikangurr tyinalkal' (we all stand on our tip toes), or 'nyenggangurr mum-kal' (we all sit down on our bottoms). Build:- 2) Murreng Thather is a good opportunity for a Wamba Wamba only session that also adds some noun endings. a) start with 'Hello' or 'G'day' ie 'Putheka tekuk'. 'Nyarindek Sophie. Nyaringin?' (Pointing to different students and teachers. You might have to repeat your name a number of times so that they get it.) This can be extended with the body parts names in the song. So 'murreng' is (head) 'murrengek' is (my head) 'murrengin?' (using a rising tone is a question (your head?) 'windya murrengin?' (where is your head?).