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Let’s sing along
Textbook Part 2, pp. 39–40
GoalLearn about folk songs and the custom connected with the song “Boychechak”.
New words
song · qo‘shiqto sing · kuylamoqto sing along · jo‘r bo‘lmoqfolk song · xalq qo‘shig‘i
Explanation
Folk songs were created by our people. “Boychechak” is a children’s song about spring. Long ago children found the first snowdrop and went from house to house singing this song, and the neighbours gave them treats. A song lifts people’s mood.
Worked examples
“The snowdrop festival”. In spring the children found snowdrops on the hill. They went from house to house singing the song “Boychechak”. The neighbours gave them sweets and eggs. Everyone was happy because spring had come.
Main idea: the folk song helps people welcome spring with joy.
Class activity
Children listen to part of the song “Boychechak” with the teacher, sing it together and clap along.
Practice
1
Where did the children find the snowdrops?
On the hill
2
Which song did the children sing?
Boychechak
3
What did the neighbours give the children?
Sweets and eggs
4
Why was everyone happy?
Spring had come.