Song for engagement project

For the student that I'm working with in the adaptive instrument engagement project, I wanted to take her needs into consideration while picking a song. I tried to find a song that could be played at a slow/moderate tempo and doesn't need fancy strumming patterns to accompany the melody. The student I'm working with has limited physical abilities and relies on her assistant to help her moves arms, hands, and wheelchair. 

I thought that "Let It Go" played at a slower tempo would be a good option. The student is in 4th grade so the song is age level appropriate and seems like it would be a familiar tune that is engaging to learn. With assistance, the student could play the song with quarter notes only at the chord changes at a moderate tempo with a downward strumming pattern. 

With the tabs I found online it just uses G,C,D, and Em which are some of the basic chords. (link for tabs here) 

Below is a video of Demi Lovato performing the song "Let it Go" from Disney's Frozen. 
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What could you learn through this song?

I picked these standards from the grade 4 general music Virginia Music Standards of Learning. 

4.1.5 - using a system to sight read melodic and rhythmic patterns 
The slides will indicate chord changes in half notes on the downbeats of the song. 

4.1.7 - identifying dynamic markings (e.g., p, mp, mf, f )
The chorus will be at forte and the verse will be at mezzo piano. 

4.2.1 - singing with a clear tone quality and correct intonation 
There will be a call and response activity for each phrase/motive in the song so the students can sing the right notes. Then I can talk about how to blend voices with everyone in the class and not sing too loud so all the students can hear each other and sing clearly. 

4.3.5 - accompanying songs and chants with I, IV, and V(V 7 ) chords 
The chorus in this song uses a I V vi IV I progression. The song is in the key of G and uses mostly beginner, basic chords. Since it is more than 3 chords in the song, for the activity I would split the class up so students take turns playing each chord. This way they don't have to all play every chord and can focus on learning just 1 or 2 at a time. 

4.3.6- demonstrating proper playing techniques 
Before learning the song, the students would have to learn how to hold the ukulele. As the teacher I would demonstrate and then have the students copy my technique and give necessary feedback. 

4 .1 1 The student will evaluate and critique music by
1. reviewing criteria used to evaluate compositions and performances; and
2. describing performances and offering constructive feedback.    
A good activity for this would be getting the students into groups and having them perform for each other. Then the other students can say what they liked about each performance and if they played the chords right and had good posture with the instrument. 

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