RIC-6277 I can dance the Barramundi
MATILDA WALTZING Presentation • Say the rhyme with the actions for the class. • The class claps the beat while saying the rhyme. • The class says the rhyme with the actions. • Discuss the meaning of the word ‘billabong’. Additional activities/information • Waltzing matilda is a well-loved Australian song. The words were written by Australian poet Banjo Paterson in 1895. A swagman was a man who wandered the Outback looking for work. He carried his belongings in a swag, which he called ‘Matilda’. The swag swayed or ‘waltzed’ on his back as he walked. • Create a class book of special Australian words and their meanings; e.g. jumbuck, billy, boomerang, G’day, arvo, brekkie, ugg boots. Some are given below. Billabong Jumbuck a waterhole in a river or creek which dries up during the dry season a sheep Coolibah tree a eucalypt Billy Tucker Joey Barramundi Boomerang AFL a small tin with a handle across the top. It is used for boiling water over a campfire food a young kangaroo a large perch. It is found in the waters of Northern Australia an Aboriginal tool used for hunting, fishing and music The Australian Football League Vegemite will be 85 years old on 30 May 2008! In 1923 Fred Walker, a shopkeeper, employed Dr Cyril Callister, a chemist, to create a tasty spread made from vegetable and yeast extract. A public competition was held to find a name for the product and the prize-winning name was Vegemite Ugg boots Cooee Snaggers Barbie ‘G’day mate’ are another Australian product. In the 19th century, early settlers in Australia used sheep hides and wool to make their clothes, including boots. Today, ugg boots are sold around the world. a call to attract attention sausages a barbecue ‘Hello, friend’ ‘Goodo’ and ‘Righto’ in agreement ©R.I.C. Publications Low Resolution Images Display Copy Arvo Cocky Maggie Mozzie Tassie Brekkie Chrissie Prezzies afternoon cockatoo or farmer magpie mosquito Tasmania breakfast Christmas presents I can dance the barramundi 56 R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricgroup.com.au ISBN 978-1-74126-424-1
Matilda waltzing I saw Matilda waltzing In the bush today. I hurried through the long grass To catch her on her way. I ran along the billabong To where we used to play. But when I waved And called her name ... Matilda waltzed away. ©R.I.C. Publications Low Resolution Images Display Copy Lines 1 & 2. Sway. 3 & 4. Rub palms together. 5 & 6. Pat thighs quickly 7 & 8. Wave. 9. Sway. R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricgroup.com.au 57 I can dance the barramundi ISBN 978-1-74126-424-1
- Page 9 and 10: Echidna Rustle Rustle Hustle Hustle
- Page 11 and 12: Emu feather As I was fl oating In t
- Page 13 and 14: Pet cat My lady cat strolls In and
- Page 15 and 16: Getting up Woke up Out of bed Queas
- Page 17 and 18: Dugite Br-ea-th-ing in Th-ink-ing t
- Page 19 and 20: Gum tree Diddledy diddledy Dumpty A
- Page 21 and 22: Bush damper Flour and water Pinch o
- Page 23 and 24: Wombat It was a wild and Windy nigh
- Page 25 and 26: Crossing a creek Stepp-ing o-ver st
- Page 27 and 28: Trolley Shopping trolley trundling
- Page 29 and 30: Where am I? Feeling funny Squirm in
- Page 31 and 32: Old house Old house Creaking door R
- Page 33 and 34: Jackaroo I crack my whip I gallop m
- Page 35 and 36: Cane toad It chomps up the middle I
- Page 37 and 38: Magpie I love My dappled magpie tre
- Page 39 and 40: Koala Crunch Crunch Munch Munch Yum
- Page 41 and 42: Spring things Butterfl ies Buzzy be
- Page 43 and 44: Ducksailing On the water Crumpled,
- Page 45 and 46: Veranda When I stay with Grandpa An
- Page 47 and 48: Southern Cross I’m looking for Th
- Page 49 and 50: Joey In his mother’s pouch When h
- Page 51 and 52: Hills ® hoist Washing on the Hills
- Page 53 and 54: Walking bus Off we go On the walkin
- Page 55 and 56: Kakadu Skip with me Mum and Dad And
- Page 57 and 58: Bunyip Rompa Stompa Rompa Stompa Be
- Page 59: Sandcastle I built a castle On the
- Page 63 and 64: Karri We love The giant karri trees
- Page 65 and 66: Platypus Dig your burrow Deep and d
- Page 67 and 68: A bird’s-eye view I spread my win
- Page 69 and 70: Windmill Windmill turning Round and
- Page 71 and 72: Dingo Lost dog dingo Running down t
- Page 73 and 74: Tin roof Snug and warm In my soft b
- Page 75 and 76: Crocodile Deep down on the riverbed
- Page 77 and 78: Daintree Come with me Take my hand
- Page 79 and 80: Rottnest Cuddly little quokkas Snoo
- Page 81 and 82: Bush tales Tiptoe out Tuck yourselv
- Page 83 and 84: Possum Brush-tailed possum Ran away
- Page 85: Phillip Island seal Flap Flip Flip
Matilda waltzing<br />
I saw Matilda waltzing<br />
In <strong>the</strong> bush today.<br />
I hurried through <strong>the</strong> long grass<br />
To catch her on her way.<br />
I ran along <strong>the</strong> billabong<br />
To where we used to play.<br />
But when I waved<br />
And called her name ...<br />
Matilda waltzed away.<br />
©R.I.C. Publications<br />
Low Resolution Images<br />
Display Copy<br />
Lines 1 & 2. Sway.<br />
3 & 4. Rub palms toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
5 & 6. Pat thighs quickly<br />
7 & 8. Wave.<br />
9. Sway.<br />
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