Hootenanny

Rationale: Created by: Lindsay McQuiddy for Grade Level 2

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to jazz style music.

Materials/Equipment:

Objectives:
The student will listen attentively to speakers and ask relevant questions to clarify information. The student will compare and give examples of the ways living organisms depend on each other and their environments. The student will express ideas and feelings in artworks, using a variety of colors, forms, and lines. The student will sing songs from diverse cultures and styles (Jazz).

Hootenanny by Kimberly Ainsworth Construction Paper Markers Scissors Glue

TEKS Achieved:

Lesson Plan:
Introduction (Anticipatory Set/Motivation): 1. Have Miles Davis playing as the students enter the room. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seNLGODY_ew&feature=related) 2. Ask students to describe what they hear, and how the music makes them feel.

LA 28 A Science 9C Art 2A Music 2B

Process:
1. Tell the students that you have a book with jazz music in it that you want them to sing. 2. Pull up the PowerPoint with the words for assistance. 3. Sing the lyrics to the students and then have them sing along with you: Hootenanny Hoootenanny Its Time for fun! Hootenanny Hootenanny the party has begun! 4. Once the students are comfortable with the lyrics, begin reading Hootenanny out loud to the class who will listen attentively. 5. Ask the students to describe the relationship between the owls in the book, and where they live. 6. Have the students create an original artwork inspired by the book which will depict an owl in its environment. You may play the clip from Miles Davis again or some other jazz music for inspiration.

Blooms Taxonomy:
Knowledge Comprehension Application

Differentiated Learning:
Auditory Kinesthetic Verbal/Linguistic Intrapersonal Interpersonal

Visual/Spatial Musical

Accommodations:
1. A child with special needs may work with a buddy for help cutting construction paper. 2. Provide an ELL student with instructions in their native language.

Classroom Strategies:
Cooperative Groups Hands-On Technology Independent Activities Whole-group Peer tutoring Pairing

Enrichment/Extension:
1. If a student finishes early, they may write a paragraph describing how the music influenced their owl in its habitat.

Assessment/Evaluation:
1. Have the students present their artwork and explain their inspirations behind their pieces. Informally assess as the students are presenting for their utilization of art principles. 2. While reading, listen closely to make sure all students are singing.

Curriculum Integration:
Music Reading Science Writing Art