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DistrictA HelayneJones,Ed.D. helayne.jones@bvsd.org voicemail:303.245.5815 fax:303.545.6477 DistrictC LaurieAlbright,Ed.D. laurie.albright@bvsd.org voicemail:303.245.5817 DistrictE PattiJ.Smith patti.smith@bvsd.org voicemail:303.245.5816
DistrictDPresident KenRoberge ken.roberge@bvsd.org voicemail:303.245.5813 DistrictF JeanPaxton jean.paxton@bvsd.org voicemail:303.245.5818 fax:303.438.8572 BVSDSuperintendent ChristopherKing,Ph.D. superintendent@bvsd.org phone:303.447.5114 fax:303.447.5134
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TableofContents GeneralIntroduction
WhatisaCurriculumEssentialsDocument?..................................................Page6 CurriculumFramework:MacroandMicro....................................................Page7 NewCenturyGraduate..............................................................................Pages89 WhatareEnduringUnderstandingsandEssentialQuestions?.....................Page10 TeachingforUnderstanding..........................................................................Page11 WhatDoesitMeantoUnderstand?.............................................................Page12 InstructionalFramework...............................................................................Page15 CharacteristicsofaStandardsbasedCurriculum..................................Pages1617 ElementaryInstructionalMinutes................................................................Page18 DesignTemplates...................................................................................Pages2030 CurriculumGlossary.............................................................................Pages3133
MusicIntroduction
MusicBackground...Page36 MusicStandards...Page37 MusicEnduringUnderstandingsandEssentialQuestions...Page38 MusicK5EssentialLearnings....Pages3942 MusicScopeandSequence....Pages4345 MusicGlossaryofTerms.Pages4648
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General Introduction
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WhatisaCurriculumEssentialsDocument? HowDoesitRelatetoaGuaranteedandViableCurriculum?
Becausewearefacedwithmorecontentthanwecanreasonablyaddress,weareobligatedto makechoicesandframepriorities.Ausefulframeworkforestablishingprioritiesisgraphically depicted using 4 nested ovals. The innermost oval, New Century Graduate, represents the goalsofschoolingthathavebeenidentifiedbytheBoulderValleySchoolDistrictcommunity. Movingtothenextoval,ContentStandards,levelsofperformanceforeachprogramofstudy areclearlyarticulated.Thethirdoval,EssentialLearnings,representstheviablecurriculum. Acurriculumisviablewhenthenumberoflearningscanbeaccomplishedinthetimeprovided (usuallyasemester,trimester,oryear).Thus,anEssentialsDocumentidentifiesthepriorities forlearningthatarenecessaryforsuccessfullearningataparticulargradelevelorcourseand beyond.Italsoidentifiestheessentialknowledge,skills,concepts,topics,andprocessesthat supporttheattainmentoftheessentiallearning.Finally,thelargestovalrepresentsthefield ofallpossiblecontentthatmightbeexaminedduringagradelevelorcourse.Thisincludes extendedlearningopportunitiesforstudentswhohaveachievedtheessentiallearningsor attendingtobackgroundknowledgeandskillsthatstudentsmayneedtorevieworlearnto ensureachievementofgradelevelorcourseessentiallearnings.
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CurriculumFramework:MacroandMicroLevels
TheNewCenturyGraduateidentifiestheknowledge,skillsandpersonalcharacteristicsthatourcommunityhasidentifiedasthe goalsofschooling.Programsofstudyandcurricularcontentareidentifiedandaddressedasameansforstudentstoattainthis broaderunderstandingandoverallpurposeoflearning.
AdaptedfromGrantWigginsandJayMcTighe(2007).SchoolingbyDesign.Alexandria,VA:AssociationforSupervisionandCurriculumDevelopment,64.
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LifeCompetencies
Leadsabalancedlife:exhibitsphysicalfitness,knowsgoodnutritionrules,stayssafeanddrugfree,knowshowto havefunandrelax,managesangerandstress,exhibitsselfsufficiencyandselfconfidence,andfinishestasks.
Understandsmoneymanagement,budgeting,balancingacheckbook,debtmanagement,andrecordkeeping.
Demonstratestimemanagementskillsandabroadbaseofknowledgeinpracticalskillssuchascooking,sewing, driving,andmapreading.
Knowshowtosearchforajobandknowswheretogotofindanswers.
Communication:SpeakingandWriting
Writesandspeaksthoughtfullyandarticulatelytoinform,toexpressonesthinkingandcreativity,andto communicatetodiverseaudiences.
Usescorrectgrammar,spelling,andmechanics;organizesforeffectiveness
Usestechnologyforeffectivecommunication
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Multicultural/GlobalPerspective
Understandsglobalcustoms,economics,literature,history,politics,religions,geography,anddemographics.
Understandsthecontributionsofdifferentculturestooursociety
DemonstratesproficiencyinalanguageotherthanEnglish.
Literacy:Reading
Readscritically,fluently,andwithcomprehension.
Readsforinformationresearch,pleasureandknowledgeofliterature.
Mathematics
Demonstratesbasicmathcomputationalskillsandunderstandhigherlevelmathematicalconceptsandreasoning.
Understandsconservationandresourcemanagement.
History
PossessesknowledgeofAmericanandWorldHistoriesandtheirinfluenceuponthepresentandthefuture.
Employsliteratureasatoolforlearningabouthistoryacrosscultures.
Science
Demonstratesbasicsciencesknowledgeandunderstandshighlevelscientificsystemsincluding environmentalsystems.
Knowshowtoapplythescientificmethodtorealsituations.
Arts
Experiencesandappreciatesmusic,visualarts,danceandtheater.
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RespectforOthers(ValuesOthers)
Understandsandvaluesdifferencesincluding:cultural,religious, ethnic,gender,age,andability.
InitiativeandCourage
Exhibitsselfmotivation,selfdiscipline,persistence,independence,confidence,curiosity,and willingnesstotakerisks,withoutbeingafraidtofail.
Citizenship
Understandshisorherroleandresponsibilitiesandcontributestothecommunity,nation,andworld.
Responsibility
Takesresponsibilityforownthoughtsandactions,acceptingthe consequences.
EthicalBehavior
Exhibitspersonalintegritythroughhonesty,fairness,sincerity,andasenseofjustice.
FlexibilityandOpenMindedness
Demonstratesflexibility,openmindedness,adaptability,resiliency,andopennesstochange.
Selfrespect
Possessesselfrespectandconfidence,whilerecognizingonesownlimitations.
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WhatareEnduringUnderstandingsandEssentialQuestions?
EnduringUnderstandingsarethebigideascentraltoacontentareathathavelasting
valuebeyondtheclassroomandaretransferabletonewsituations.Enduringunderstandings describewhat,specifically,studentsshouldunderstandaboutthetopic.Suchunderstandings aregenerallyabstractinnatureandareoftennotobvious,thusrequiringuncoveringofatopic throughsustainedinquiry. Anunderstandingcanbeoverarchingortopical.Overarchingunderstandingsarebroad(as thenameimplies)andofferapossiblebridgetootherunitsandcourses.Overarching understandingsatidentifiedatthedistrictlevel.Topicalunderstandingsareunitspecific, identifiedbyteachersabouttheunderstandingstheunitwillcultivateaboutspecifictopics. EssentialQuestionsprovokedeepthought,livelydiscussion,sustainedinquiry,andnew understandingsculminatinginmeaningfulperformances.Theyrequirestudentstoconsider alternatives,weighevidence,supporttheirideas,andjustifyanswers.Essentialquestionsdo notyieldasinglestraightforwardanswer,butproducedifferentplausibleresponses,about whichthoughtfulandknowledgeablepeoplemaydisagree.Essentialquestionsspark meaningfulconnectionswithpriorlearningsandpersonalexperiencesandcreate opportunitiesfortransfertoothersituationsandsubjects. Anessentialquestionscanbeeitheroverarchingortopicalinscope.Overarchingessential questionsaregeneralinnature,causinggenuineandrelevantinquiryintothebigideasand corecontent.Theycutacrossunitsand/orcourses.Topicalessentialquestionsfocusona specifictopicandmeanttobeansweredifonlyprovisionallybyunitsend.
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TeachingforUnderstanding
Iflearningistoendureinaflexible,adaptablewayforfutureuse,thenteachersmustdesignunits that in provide opportunity for students to 1) acquire knowledge; 2) to deepen the meaning of that knowledge by using it mindfully, and 3) to transfer their learning to new situations or problems.
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WhatDoesitMeantoUnderstand?
AdaptedfromWiggins,GrantandMcTighe,Jay.UnderstandingbyDesign.Alexandria,VA:AssociationforSupervisionandCurriculumDevelopment,2006.
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AdaptedfromWiggins,GrantandMcTighe,Jay.UnderstandingbyDesign.Alexandria,VA:AssociationforSupervisionandCurriculumDevelopment,2006.
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LevelsofUnderstanding EssentialQuestions
Knowledge Comprehension
SelfKnowledge
Explanation
Topic
Interpretation
Empathy
Perspective
Application
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InstructionalFramework MakingtheConnections
Arigorousandchallengingstandardsbasedinstructionalprogramensuresmaximumacademicachievement forallstudents.TheBoulderValleySchoolDistrictInstructionalFrameworkisagraphicrepresentationthat demonstrateshowallofthecomponentsofaninstructionalprogramfittogether.Teachersshouldusethis frameworkanditsquestionstoguideinstructionalplanninganddecisionmaking.
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CharacteristicsofaBoulderValleySchoolDistrict StandardsbasedClassroom
Curriculum
AllStudentsHaveAccesstotheGeneralEducationCurriculum Standards/essentiallearningsareclearlyvisibleinwritinginageappropriatestudentfriendly
language Continualcorrelationofcurriculumismadetothestandards/essentiallearnings Modelsofhighqualityproducts(teachergenerated,studentgeneratedorboth)areprovidedbythe district Studentsandparentsareinformedofexpectations(coursesyllabuscourse,standards/essential learnings,gradingpolicy,homeworkpolicy,andfinalculminatingactivity) Allstudentsareguaranteedaccesstothestandards/essentiallearnings Lessonsandunitsaredevelopedusingabackwardsdesignprocess Suggestedtimelinesarefollowed
Instruction
QualityInstructionDemandsStudentTeacherCollaborationintheLearningProcess
Instructionfocusesonstandards/essentiallearnings/curriculum Clearandhighexpectationforallstudents Instructiondrivenbystandards/curriculum,notmaterialsorapublishedprogram Frequent,timely,meaningfulfeedbackofstudentaccomplishment Instructionsupportsequitywithmultipleopportunitiestolearnthroughgrouping,scaffolding, differentiation,andextension Teachersusemultipleformsofrepresentationareused(e.g.,pictures,words,symbols,diagrams, tables,graphs,wordwalls) Studentsactivelyengageinlearning Participateinclassroomtalk(listening,elaborating,clarifying,expanding) Applyrigorous,strategicthinking(application,explanation,perspective,interpretation, perspective,empathy,selfknowledge)
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CharacteristicsofaBoulderValleySchoolDistrict StandardsbasedClassroom
Assessment
AssessmentsareTightlyAlignedtotheStandards Studentsandparentsareprovidedwithcleardescriptionsofproficiency Classroomgradingpracticesclearlyshowhowstudentsareprogressingtowardessential
learnings/standards Gradingisbasedonattainmentofthestandards Studentunderstandingisassessedthroughmultipletypesofformativeandsummativeassessments Studentassessmentresultsareusedtomakeinstructionaldecisionsaboutwhatdirectiontotake Feedbackexplicitlyguidescontinuousprogresstowardmasteryofthestandardandisprovidedto studentsinatimelymanner Opportunitiestorelearn,reassess,andextendlearningareembeddedineveryclassroom Teacherscollaborateinthedesignandanalysisofcommonassessmentsthatarealignedtostandards Studentscreateauthenticproductsandperformancesforcriticalaudiences
LearningEnvironment
AHealthyCommunityofLearnersThrivesonCollaborativeProcessesThatValuetheInputof AllMembers Positiverespectfulrelationshipsareevidentwithintheclassroom Studentsmonitorandmanagethequalityoftheirownlearning Studentenrollmentshowsgenderandracial/ethnicdiversity Verbalandnonverbalcuesindicatestudentengagement Teachersplansothattimeisusedpurposefullyandefficiently Studentsusetimeprovidedpurposefullyandefficiently Studentsandteachersnegotiateandsharedecisionsthatpositivelyimpactthelearningenvironment Teachershelpstudentsmakeconnectionsbetweencommunity,nation,world,andself Teachersshowaconnectednesswithallstudents,respectfulofstudentdiversityandindividual
differences Studentsbelievetheyarecapableofsuccess,takeriskstoengageinnewexperiences,andextend skillsandhabitsofmind
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Design Templates
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UnitDesignTemplate
DesiredResults
BVSDStandard(s)/EssentialLearnings
UnitEnduringUnderstandings
UnitEssentialQuestions
Studentswillknow
Studentswillbeableto
AssessmentEvidence
Performance/TransferTasks OtherEvidence
Rubric
StudentSelfAssessmentandReflection
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LearningPlans
LearningActivities
Materials
Accommodations
TechnologyIntegration
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EssentialLearning:
Assessment:
TeachingforUnderstanding
AcquireKnowledge EssentialQuestions LearningActivities Materials Accommodations MakeMeaning Transfer
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Knowledge Skills
Learning Activities
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November
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Assessment
Knowledge
Skills
Learning Activities
Accommodations
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Knowledge
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Month Theme: UnitGuidingQuestion(s): Standards Assessment Knowledgeand Skills LearningActivities Accommodations Materials
Science
Math
Reading
Writing
Speaking
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SocialStudies
Health
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Reading
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ScienceSocialStudies
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Speaking/ Listening
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Unit:Timing:
EssentialQuestions
Standards/EssentialLearnings
Notes
Assessments
Knowledgeand Skills
LearningActivities Accommodations
Materials
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CurriculumGlossaryofTerms
Anchor Ananchorisasampleofworkorperformanceusedtosetthespecific performancestandardforeachlevelofproficiency.Anchorscontributeto scoringreliabilityandsupportstudentsbyprovidingtangiblemodelsofquality work. Assessmentreferstotheactofdeterminingavalueordegree. Anauthenticassessmentisonecomposedoftasksandactivitiesdesignto simulateorreplicateimportant,realworldchallenges.Itasksastudenttouse knowledgeinrealworldways,withgenuinepurposes,audiences,and situationalvariables.Authenticassessmentsaremeanttodomorethantest; theyshouldteachstudentswhatthedoingofasubjectlookslikeandwhat kindsofperformancechallengesareactuallyconsideredmostimportantina fieldorprofession. Anapproachtodesigningacurriculumorunitthatbeginswiththeendinmind anddesignstowardthatend.ThistermisusedbyGrantWigginsandJay McTigheinUnderstandingbyDesign. Clearlydemarcatedprogresspointsthatserveasconcreteindicatorsfora standard. InUnderstandingbyDesign(WigginsandMcTighe,2005),thecore concepts,principles,theories,andprocessesthatshouldserveasthe focalpointofthecurriculum,instruction,andassessment.Bigideasare enduringandimportantandtransferablebeyondthescopeofaparticularunit. Aconceptisamentalconstructorcategoryrepresentedbyawordorphrase. Conceptsincludebothtangibleobjects(chair,telephone)andabstractideas (bravery,anarchy). Acontentstandardanswersthequestion,Whatastudentshouldknow,door understand? Thecurriculumrepresentswhatshouldbetaught.Itisanexplicitand comprehensiveplanthatisbasedoncontentandprocessstandards. Curriculumimplementationisputtingthecurriculumintoplace. Curriculummappingandwebbingareapproachesthatrequireteacherstoalign thecurriculum,standards,andlearningactivitiesacrossgradelevels,withina gradeleveltoensureacontinuumoflearningthatmakessenseforallstudents. Enduringunderstandingsarespecificinferences,basedonbigideasthathave lastingvaluebeyondtheclassroom.Theyarefullsentencestatementsthat describespecificallywhatstudentswillunderstandaboutthetopic.
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BackwardDesign
Benchmark BigIdea
Concept
EnduringUnderstanding
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EssentialLearnings EssentialLearningsarethebackboneofaguaranteedviablecurriculum.Essential Learningsarealignedwithstandardsandarticulatetheskills,content,and conceptsdeterminedtobenonnegotiableareasofproficiencyattainmentbyall studentssothattheyarepreparedforthenextyear/levelofeducation.The EssentialLearningsarethemandatedcurriculumoftheBoulderValleySchool Districtandformthebasisuponwhichsummativeassessmentsarecreated. AnEssentialQuestionliesattheheartofasubjectoracurriculum(asopposedto beingeithertrivialorleading)andpromotesinquiryanduncoverageofasubject. Essentialquestionsdonotyieldasingleanswer,butproducedifferentplausible responses,aboutwhichthoughtfulandknowledgeablepeoplemaydisagree.An essentialquestioncanbeoverarching,gradelevelspecific,orunitspecificin scope.
EssentialQuestion
In researching what works in schools, Robert Marzano (2003), found five schoollevel factors that promote student achievement. Using the process of statistical effect size analysis, Marzano concluded that a guaranteed and viable curriculumisthemostpowerfulschoollevelfactorindeterminingoverallstudent achievement. Marzano defines a guaranteed and viable curriculum as a combination of opportunity to learn (guaranteed) and time to learn (viable). AccordingtoMarzano,studentshavetheopportunitytolearnwhentheystudya curriculumthatclearlyarticulatesrequiredstandardstobeaddressedatspecific grade levels and in specific courses. A curriculum is viable when the number of requiredstandardsismanageableforastudent tolearntoalevelofmasteryin thetimeprovided(usuallyasemester,trimester,oryear). Theserepresenttheexperiencesandinstructionthatwillenablestudentsto achievethedesiredresultssuchasmaterials,projects,lectures,videos, homework,assignments,presentations,accommodations,andvocabulary. Aperformancetaskusesonesknowledgetoeffectivelyactorbringtofruitiona complexproductthatrevealsonesknowledgeandexpertise. Theknowledgeandskillrequiredtosuccessfullyperformaculminatingtasksor achieveanunderstanding.Thesetypicallyidentifydiscreteknowledgeand knowhowrequiredtoputeverythingtogetherinameaningful,final performance.
LearningActivities
PerformanceTask Prerequisiteknowledgeandskill
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Processes Product Processesincludeallthestrategies,decisions,andsubskillsastudentusesin meetingthecontentstandard. Thetangibleandstableresultofaperformanceandtheprocessesthatledto it.Theproductisvalidforassessingthestudentsknowledgetotheextent thatsuccessorfailureinproducingtheproductreflectstheknowledgetaught andbeingassessed. Ascoringtoolthatratesperformanceaccordingtoclearlystatedlevelsof criteriaandenablesstudentstoselfassess.Arubricanswersthequestion, Whatdoesunderstandingorproficiencyforanidentifiedresultlooklike?The scalescanbenumericordescriptive. Scopereferstothebreadthanddepthofcontenttobecoveredina curriculumatanyonetime(e.g.week,term,year,overastudentsschoollife). Sequencereferstotheorderinwhichcontentispresentedtolearnersover time.Theorderinwhichyoudoit.Togetherascopeandsequenceoflearning bringordertothedeliveryofcontent,supportingthemaximizingofstudent learningandofferingsustainedopportunitiesforlearning.Withouta consideredscopeandsequencethereistheriskofadhoccontentdeliveryand themissingofsignificantlearning. Strategiesareprocedures,methods,ortechniquestoaccomplishanessential learning. Anassessmentisconsideredsummativewhenthefeedbackisusedasa summaryofthelearninguptoagivenpointintime.
Rubric
ScopeandSequence
Strategies Summativeassessment
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Introduction
Philosophy
TheBoulderValleyElementaryMusicCurriculum Musicisanessentialcomponentofachilds providesthefoundationforqualitymusicinstruction education.Inelementarymusic,studentsfocuson forelementarystudentsandrepresentsthecore singing,playinginstruments,improvising,composing, programforwhichallelementaryschoolsarereadingandnotatingmusic,aswellasanalyzing, accountable.Thecurriculumhasthreegoals: evaluatingandintegratingmusicwithotheracademic disciplines.Thisskillbasedapproachspiralslearning Toclearlyarticulatewhateverystudentshould througheachgradelevelandcontinuesthroughmore know,understand,andbeabletodoinmusicat advancedmusicalstudies. eachgradelevel ToalignwiththecurrentColoradoContent Musiciskeytotheacquisitionoflanguageandthe StandardsforMusic refinementofgrossandfinemotorskillsatthe Toreducethebreadthofmusiccontentateach elementarylevel.Learningaboutandparticipatingin gradelevelsothatconceptscanbeexploredin musicteachescriticalthinking,problemsolving, greaterdepth. teamwork,discipline,creativityandselfesteem skillsthattransfertoallacademicsandotheraspects Thegeneralmusicprogramservestheentirestudent ofdailylifethroughadulthood.Musicisintegralto population,kindergartenthroughthefifthgrade.Kin everyhumancultureandopensdoorsto dergartenstudentsreceiveaminimumof4045min understandingothersthroughauniversallanguage. utesaweekofinstruction;studentsingrades15re ceiveaminimumofninetyminutesaweekofmusic History instruction,taughtbyteacherswhoarespecifically trainedandcertifiedasmusiceducators.Thegeneral In1994theU.S.CongressapprovedtheGoals2000: musiccurriculumprovidesasubstantiveframework EducateAmericaAct.Thislegislationestablishedthe toguideteacherinstruction.Thecurriculumalso arts,withspecificstandardsformusic,asacore communicatestoparentsandthecommunitywhat subjectareainwhichstudentsshouldbeableto skillsandconceptsareemphasizedateachgrade demonstratecompetence. level. ThestateofColoradoadoptedModelContent TheBoulderValleyInstrumentalMusicprogram StandardsforMusicin1997,andtheBoulderValley servesfifthgradestudentsateachelementaryschool. BoardofEducationadoptedtheBVSDAcademic Studentsreceiveaminimumofeightyminutesa ContentStandardsforMusic,developedbytheMusic weekofmusicinstructionfromcertifiedmusic TaskForce,in1999.TheBoulderValleyElementary teachers.Fifthgradersaregroupedforthestudyof MusicCurriculumisbaseduponandalignedwith orchestralorbandinstrumentsatthislevelandhave thesestandardswhichareincludedwiththis theopportunityforlargeensembleexperiencesand document. performances.
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MusicStandard1
Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersa variedrepertoireofmusic.
MusicStandard2
MusicStandard3
MusicStandard4
Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/or composemusic.
Studentswillreadandnotatemusic.
MusicStandard5
MusicStandard6
Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic.
Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusic performances.
MusicStandard7
MusicStandard8
Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic, theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts.
Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationto historyandculture.
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MusicEnduringUnderstandingsandEssentialQuestions
OverarchingEnduringUnderstandings
OverarchingEssentialQuestions
Musicmakingisoneoftheoldest,most intimateandbasicformsofcommunication andculturalexpression. Singingandplayinganinstrumentprovide peoplewiththemeansoflearningmusical anddevelopmentalskills. Throughcomposingandimprovising, peoplelearntoconnectideaswithsymbols, soundpatterns,andmusicalelements. Readingandnotatingmusicareessentialto musicliteracy. Educatedmusiclistenerslearntodescribe, analyzeandevaluatemusicandmusic performancesasanexpressiveartform. Criticallisteningandthinkingskillslearned throughmusicareessentialtoasuccessful, comprehensiveeducationalexperience. Musicisanimportantelementofthe historicalandculturalrecordofhumankind.
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K5MusicEssentialLearnings
Kindergarten
FirstGrade
Singssongsandsimplemelodicpatternsonpitchwithexpressiveelements Performsbeatandrhythm Createsmusicintheformofrhythmicormelodicpatterns Readsandwritesrhythmsandmelodiesusingbasicmusicsymbols Respondstomusicthroughactivelisteningandmovement Recognizeshowdifferentelementscreateexcitementandvarietyinmusicalcomposi tions Articulatestheconnectionsmadebetweenmusicandothersubjects Recognizesthatmusiccomesfromdifferentplacesintheworldandservesdifferent purposes
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FifthGradeInstrumentalMusic
Singspassagesfromfifthgradebandrepertoire Performsavariedrepertoireofmusiconpitchedandnonpitchedinstrumentswith someexpressiveelements Producessoundswithpropertechnique Createsmelodiesandrhythmicpatterns Readsandwritessimplemelodiesintheappropriateclef Analyzesmusicaleventsusingappropriatemusicvocabulary Identifieswhatelementscontributetotheeffectivenessandqualityofamusical performanceorcomposition Articulatestheconnectionbetweenmusicandothersubjects
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MusicScope&SequenceK5
Standard
Sing
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Pitch Production
1
Pitch Patterns
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Pitches Blending Elements Song Accompaniment
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Rounds Words Expressive Elements Melody
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Partner Songs
5
Songsin MultiPart Harmony
Performon Instruments
SteadyBeat
BeatandRhythm Technique
ConductorsCues
Pattern Improvisation
MusicalPhrase
Composers Structure
Readand NotateMusic
QuarterNotes QuarterRests
ElementsofMusic MusicSounds
Precision Expressiveness
MusicandOther Disciplines
GradeLevel GradeLevel Conceptsand Conceptsand Terms Terms (allcontentareas (allcontentareas as as appropriate) appropriate) DiverseTimesand Cultures Musical Traditions
GradeLevel GradeLevel GradeLevel GradeLevel Conceptsand Conceptsand Conceptsand Conceptsand Terms Terms Terms Terms (allcontentareas (allcontentareas (allcontentareas (allcontentareas as as as as appropriate) appropriate) appropriate) appropriate) Historical Musicof Colorado Native American Music Historical Musicof ColonialAmerica RevolutionaryWar PatrioticSongs AmericanMusic Post Revolutionaryto Turnofthe Century Immigrant Contributions
Historyand Culture
IndianMusicand Japanese Traditions Music Traditions ChineseMusicand Mexican Traditions Musicand Traditions AlaskanMusicand Holiday Traditions Traditions
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Standard Sing Performon Instruments Create, Improve, Compose Readand NotateMusic FifthGrade
PassagesfromFifthGrade Band/Orchestra Repertoire ExpressiveElements ProperTechnique Melodies RhythmicPatterns MelodiesinAppropriateClef 3/4,2/4,4/4Meters Whole,DottedHalf,Half, Quarter,EighthNotesand Rests
SixthGrade
PassagesfromSixthGradeBand/ Orchestra Repertoire EnsemblePerformance
SeventhGrade
PassagesfromSeventhGrade Band/Orchestra Repertoire SmallEnsemble Performance
EighthGrade
PassagesfromEighthGrade Band/Orchestra Repertoire SoloPerformance
MusicCompositionsinPhrases
AppropriateResponseto StylisticResponseto MelodicorRhythmicCall MelodicorRhythmicCall ComplexMelodies SyncopatedPatterns SightReading AdvancedTerminology HarmonicandRhythmic Elements MusicalEvents Four,EightandTwelveMeas urePhrases TwelveBarBluesForm Intervalsof2nd7th, UnisonandOctave DiatonicTonalCenter StylisticElements QualityandEffectiveness TechnicalLevelEqualto PlayingSkills 9/8and12/8Meters MasteryofReadingand WritingMusic Terminology
MusicalEvents Melody,FormandDevices
StylisticElements QualityandEffectiveness
StylisticElements QualityandEffectiveness
StylisticElements QualityandEffectiveness
Historyand Culture
RhythmandMeterConcepts RhythmandMeter RhythmandMeter RhythmandMeter RelatedtoMath ConceptsRelatedtoMath ConceptsinRelatedtoMath ConceptsRelatedtoMath ElementsandPrinciples ElementsandPrinciplesRelated ElementsandPrinciples MusicHistoryRelatedto RelatedtoVisualArt OtherHistoricalEvents/ toVisualArt RelatedtoVisualArt Timelines WrittenDescriptions WrittenPractice Records LiteraryInterpretation AmericanMusic MusicfromtheWestern RegionalStyles RegionalStyles PostRevolutionarytoTurnof Hemisphere(EmphasisonAztec, theCentury IncaandMayan MusicfromtheEastern SixMainPeriodsofMusic Cultures) Hemisphere(Emphasison History ImmigrantContributions MiddleEast,GreeceandRome) MusicfromColoradoand EarlyAmericaUpto1900
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MusicScope&Sequence HighSchoolInstrumental912
Standard Sing Level1
ContrastingParts Style,Intonation, Phrasing, Articulation Technique ExpressiveQualities EnsembleSkills Level3Music
Level2
ContrastingParts ThreeorFourParts
Level3
Sectionsof InstrumentalMusicOne onaPart FourPartMusic Technique ExpressiveQualities EnsembleSkills Level5Music MelodyVariations
Chamber Orchestra
MelodiesWithout Accompaniment MoreThanOnePart
OrchestraWinds
MelodiesWithout Accompaniment MoreThanOnePart
Performon Instruments
Technique ExpressiveQualities SmallEnsembles Level45Music Improvises/Composes HarmonizingParts ComplexMusicalIdeas SightReading Level3 RepertoireTermsand Symbols
Technique ExpressiveQualities OneorTwo StudentsonaPart Level45Music Improvises/Composes HarmonizingParts ComplexMusicalIdeas SightReading Level3 RepertoireTermsand Symbols
FullScore SightReading Level4 RepertoireTermsand Symbols NotationalSymbolsin 20thCenturyMusic ScalePatterns MusicalDescription UseofMusical Materials
MusicalIntent
MusicalIntent
AestheticQualities
Historyand Culture
MusicRelatedtoMath MusicHistory RelatedtoHistorical Events/Timelines Literary Interpretation Genre,Style, Historical,Cultural Classifications AmericanMusic Genres
Comparison/Contrast BetweenWorksofMusic and Performances Distinctive ElementsofMusic Orchestra Literatureand Performance MusicRelatedtoMath MusicHistory RelatedtoHistorical Events/Timelines Literary Interpretation
Comparison/Contrast BetweenWorksofMusic and Performances Distinctive ElementsofMusic Orchestra Literatureand Performance MusicRelatedtoMath MusicHistory RelatedtoHistorical Events/Timelines Literary Interpretation UsesofElementsof MusicandExpressive Devices
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Accompaniment Arpeggio,ArpeggiatedForm Articulation Beat ClassroomInstruments Apartperformedwiththemainpartforrichereffect Theproductionoftonesinachordinsuccessionratherthansimultaneously Inperformance,thecharacteristicsofattackanddecayoftonesandthemanner andextenttowhichtonesinsequenceareconnectedordisconnected Theunitofrhythm;rhythmicpulsefeltinmostmusic Instrumentstypicallyusedinthegeneralmusicclassroom,includingrecorder typeinstruments,chordedzithers(e.g.,AutoharpsorChromAharps),mallet instruments,simplepercussioninstruments,frettedinstruments,keyboard instruments,andelectronicinstruments. Tocreateapieceofmusic Astyleofsocialandartisticexpressionuniquetoaparticularcommunityof people. Degreesofloudness. Pitch,rhythm,harmony,dynamics,timbre,texture,form. Agroupofmusicianswhoperformtogetherwithroughlyequalcontributions fromallmembers Withappropriatedynamics,phrasing,style,andinterpretationandappropriate variationsindynamicsandtempo. Theoverallstructuralorganizationofamusiccomposition(e.g.,AB,ABA,call andresponse,rondo,themeandvariations,sonataallegro)andthe interrelationshipsofmusiceventswithintheoverallstructure. Atypeorcategoryofmusic(e.g.,sonata,opera,oratorio,artsong,gospel,suite, jazz,madrigal,march,worksong,lullaby,barbershop,Dixieland). Thesimultaneouscombinationofnotesinachord. Stylesofsocialandartisticexpressionuniquetoaparticularcommunityof peoplethathavebeeninheritedorestablishedandserveasavehicleto promoteculturalcontinuity. Tocompose,recite,play,orsingextemporaneously. Inthebroadestsense,adeviceusedtoproducemusic.Morespecificallyused heretoindicatethetypicalbandinstruments(flute,clarinet,oboe,bassoon, saxophone,trumpet,Frenchhorn,trombone,baritone,tubaandpercussion instruments),ororchestralinstruments(violin,viola,violoncelloandbass)and keyboardinstrumentstraditionallyfoundininstrumentalmusicclassrooms.
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LevelofDifficulty Forpurposesofthesestandards,musicisclassifiedintosixlevelsofdifficulty: Level1Veryeasy.Easykeys,meters,andrhythms;limitedranges. Level2Easy.Mayincludechangesoftempo,key,andmeter;modest ranges. Level3Moderatelyeasy.Containsmoderatetechnicaldemands,expanded ranges,andvariedinterpretiverequirements. Level4Moderatelydifficult.Requireswelldevelopedtechnicalskills, attentiontophrasingandinterpretation,andabilitytoperformvarious metersandrhythmsinavarietyofkeys. Level5Difficult.Requiresadvancedtechnicalandinterpretiveskills; containskeysignatureswithnumeroussharpsorflats,unusualmeters, complexrhythms,subtledynamicrequirements. Level6Verydifficult.Suitableformusicallymaturestudentsofexceptional competence.(AdaptedwithpermissionfromNYSSMAManual,EditionXXIII, publishedbytheNewYorkStateSchoolMusicAssociation,1991.) Arhythmicallyorganizedsequenceofsingletonessorelatedtooneanotheras tomakeupaparticularmusicalphraseoridea. Thegroupinginwhichasuccessionofrhythmicpulsesorbeatsisorganized;indi catedbyametersignatureatthebeginningofthework. Numbersplacedatthebeginningofamusicalcompositionwhichindicatethe divisionofrhythmicpulses. Standardspecificationsthatenableelectronicinstrumentssuchasthe synthesizer,sampler,sequencer,anddrummachinefromanymanufacturerto communicatewithoneanotherandwithcomputers. Tomoverhythmically,usuallytomusic,usingprescribedorimprovisedstepsand gestures.Movementcanbedance(i.e.,folk,ballroom,ethnicorimprovised)or itcanbeakinestheticgestureindicatingpitch,phrasing,form,dynamics,or othermusicalelements. Phrase,theme,motive Musicliteraturedrawnfromavarietyofhistoricalperiods,worldcultures, musicalstylesandforms. Asystemoffiguresorsymbolsusedtorepresentnumbers,qualities,orother factsorvaluesasinmusicalnotation. Ashortmusicalphraseormelodythatisrepeatedoverandover,usuallyatthe samepitch.
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Phrase/Phrasing Pitch Repertoire Rhythm Rondo Solfege Style Asegmentofacomposition,usuallyconsistingoffouroreightmeasures. Tosetamusicalinstrumentorvoicetoaparticularkey Acomprehensivelistofcompositions,songs,pieces,orpartsofpiecesthata personispreparedtoperformorrecite. Apatternofbeatsinapieceoraparticularkindofmusic Apieceofmusicinwhichtheprincipalthemeisrepeatedbetweenatleasttwo sectionsthatcontrastwithit Atechniquefortheteachingofsightsinginginwhicheachnoteofthescoreis sungtoaspecialsyllable:do,re,mi,fa,sol,la,andti. Thedistinctiveorcharacteristicmannerinwhichtheelementsofmusicare treated.Inpractice,thetermmaybeappliedto,forexample,composers(the styleofCopland),periods(Baroquestyle),media(keyboardstyle),nations (Frenchstyle),formortypeofcomposition(fugalstyle,contrapuntalstyle),or genre(operaticstyle,bluegrassstyle).
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictMusic ContentStandardsandKindergartenEssentialLearnings
Standard1:Studentswillsingaloneand/orwith othersavariedrepertoireofmusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aKindergartenstudent: Createsvocalsoundsinavarietyofways. Standard2:Studentswillperformonpitchedand nonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/or withothers,avariedrepertoireofmusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aKindergartenstudent: Performsasteadybeat.
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BVSDKindergarten MusicOverview
CourseDescription
Kindergartenstudentsare introducedtomanyformal elementsofmusicthroughthe discoveryandexplorationof music.Studentslearntousetheir voicesandclassroominstruments formusicmaking.Theybeginto labelmusicelementssuchasbeat, simplerhythms,andmusical qualitiessuchashigh/low,loud/ soft,andfast/slow.Performing andactivelylisteningtomusic fromdiversetimes,culturesand traditionsarealsoincludedatthis gradelevel.
Kindergarten Music
Activelyengagesandmotivates studentsintheprocessoflearning music Provideslearningactivitiesthatare appropriateincomplexityand pacing Modelsanddemonstratesaccurate andartisticmusicaltechnique Selectschallengingyetrealistic literatureforperformance Introducesandexpectsappropriate useofmusicvocabulary Providesopportunitiesforindividual andmultiplegroupings Differentiatesmusicinstructionto meetwiderangeofstudentneeds Reinforceseffortandprovides recognition Integratesmusicwithothercontent areaswithanemphasisonliteracy
EssentialQuestions
Whyandhowdopeoplecreate music? Howdopeoplesingandplayan instrument? Howismusiccommunicated? Howismusicanalyzedand understood? Howisamusicperformance evaluated? Whatistherelationshipbetween musicandotherdisciplines? Howdoesmusicreflectaswellas shapehistoryandculture?
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialQuestion Howdopeoplesing?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
KM1 Createsvocalsoundsinavarietyofways
Identifiesdifferenttypesofvoicesinasong
KeyAcademicVocabulary:speaking,singing,whispering,shouting,pitch,high(er),low(er),mens voices,womensvoices,childrensvoices
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Standard2 Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,a variedrepertoireofmusic. EnduringUnderstanding Playingmusicisafundamentalanduniversal formofexpressionusingavarietyof instruments. EssentialQuestion Howisaninstrumentplayed?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
KM2 Performsasteadybeat
a b c Identifiesbeatinasong Usespropertechniquetoplaybeatoninstruments Playsasteadybeatonaninstrumentorthroughmovementwithavariedrepertoire ofsongs
KeyAcademicVocabulary:steady,beat,vibrate,classroominstrumentnames
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Standard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic.
EssentialQuestion Howismusiccreated?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
KM3 Createssongsusingavarietyofsoundsources
Improvisesananswertoamelodicquestionusingvoiceorinstrument
KeyAcademicVocabulary:create,improvise,question/answer
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EssentialQuestion Howismusicwrittenandread?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
KM4 Recognizesbasicsymbolsinmusic
a b Differentiatesbetweenpulse(beat)andrhythm Identifies,performsandwritessimplerhythmicpatternswithquarternotesand quarterrests(nontraditionalnotation,i.e.:taandtarest)
KeyAcademicVocabulary:beat,rhythm,quarternote,quarterrest,measure
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Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic.
EssentialQuestion Whatisheardinmusic?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
KM5 Respondstomusicthroughactivelisteningandmovement
a b Respondstoelementsofmusicthroughmovement Listenstoandverballydescribescharacteristicsofmusicsounds(i.e.,instrumental, vocal,environmental)
KeyAcademicVocabulary:same/different,listening,beat/nobeat,style,voices,environment, instrumentnames
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Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances.
EssentialQuestion Whydoresponsestomusicdiffer?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
KM6 Identifiesavarietyofelementsthatmakemusicsounddifferent
a b Listenstomusicforvariouselements Usesmusicvocabularytoevaluateaperformance
KeyAcademicVocabulary:fast(er)/slow(er),high(er)/low(er),instruments(wood,metal,string,wind), singing,loud(er)/quiet(er)
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Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
KM7 Articulatestheconnectionsmadewithmusicandothersubjects
a Usesmath,literacy,physicaleducation,socialstudiesandartconceptsandterms duringmusicactivities
KeyAcademicVocabulary:counting,rhymingwords,rhythm,space,movement,same/different
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Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture.
EnduringUnderstanding Artisticexpressionistiedtoitstimeandculture.
EssentialQuestion Whatdoesmusictellusaboutpeople?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
KM8 Recognizesthatmusiccomesfromdifferentplacesintheworld
a b Performsandactivelylistenstomusicfromdiversetimesandcultures
Performsanddescribesuniquecharacteristicsofvariousmusicaltraditions
KeyAcademicVocabulary:folksong,nurserysong
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
PitchandProduction SteadyBeat MelodicQuestionandAnswer BeatandRhythm QuarterNotesandRests ElementsofMusic MusicSounds ListeningforElements MusicVocabulary ConnectiontoOtherDisciplines MusicfromDiverseTimesandCultures MusicalTraditions
SuggestedTimeframe
Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Asappropriateforeachsubjectarea Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictMusic ContentStandardsandFirstGradeEssentialLearnings
MusicStandard3:Studentswillcreate,improvise, MusicStandard4:Studentswillreadandnotate and/orcomposemusic. music. Tomeetthisstandard,FirstGradestudent: Tomeetthisstandard,aFirstGradestudent: Createsmusicintheformofrhythmicormelodic Readsandwritesrhythmsandmelodiesusing patterns. basicmusicsymbols. MusicStandard5:Studentswilllistento,analyze anddescribemusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aFirstGradestudent: Respondstomusicthroughactivelisteningand movement. MusicStandard6:Studentswillevaluatemusicand musicperformances. Tomeetthisstandard,aFirstGradestudent: Recognizeshowdifferentelementscreate excitementandvarietyinmusicalcompositions.
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BVSDFirstGrade MusicOverview
CourseDescription
Firstgradestudentsbuildonskills andconceptslearnedin kindergartenwithadditionallayers ofcomplexityandaccuracy. Studentsfocusonmatchingpitch andthedifferencebetweenbeat andrhythm.Musicreadingand writingalsobecomesmore important.Theroleofmusicin variousculturesandtraditionsis exploredwithanemphasison Japan,Mexicoandholidays.
FirstGrade Music
EffectiveComponentsofa FirstGradeMusicProgram
Activelyengagesandmotivates studentsintheprocessoflearning music Provideslearningactivitiesthatare appropriateincomplexityand pacing Modelsanddemonstratesaccurate andartisticmusicaltechnique Selectschallengingyetrealistic literatureforperformance Introducesandexpectsappropriate useofmusicvocabulary Providesopportunitiesforindividual andmultiplegroupings Differentiatesmusicinstructionto meetwiderangeofstudentneeds Reinforceseffortandprovides recognition Integratesmusicwithothercontent areaswithanemphasisonliteracy
Assessment
Preassessments Checksforunderstanding Observations/anecdotalrecords Studentquestions/comments Personalreflections(oralor transcribed) Performancetasks(planning, inprogress,final) Critiques(groupdiscussion,written reflection,inprogress) Selfandpeerassessments
EssentialQuestions
Whyandhowdopeoplecreate music? Howdopeoplesingandplayan instrument? Howismusiccommunicated? Howismusicanalyzedand understood? Howisamusicperformance evaluated? Whatistherelationshipbetween musicandotherdisciplines? Howdoesmusicreflectaswellas shapehistoryandculture?
Formulatesquestionsaboutmusic Identifiesbook,music,instruments andotherinformationsources Createsmusicwithavarietyof media,includingavailable technology Sharesmusicalperformanceswith others Communicatesideasinarespectful manner Recognizesthatideasand informationareinfluencedby cultures Accessesageappropriate informationresources Usestechnologyresponsibly
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EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic. EnduringUnderstanding Singingisafundamentalanduniversalformof expressionthatrequiresactivelisteningskills andphysicalproduction. EssentialQuestion Howdomusicianslistentomusicandsingwhat theyhear?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
1M1 Singssongsandsimplemelodicpatternsonpitchwithexpressiveelements
Identifiesdifferentpitches
Producessoundsexpressively
KeyAcademicVocabulary:pitch,high(er)/low(er),loud(er)/quiet(er),fast(er)/slow(er)
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Standard2 Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,a variedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialQuestion Howaredifferentinstrumentsplayed?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
1M2 Performsbeatandrhythm
a Distinguishesbeatfromrhythminasong Playsbeatandrhythmonavarietyofinstrumentsusingappropriatetechnique
KeyAcademicVocabulary:beatv.rhythm,additionalclassroominstrumentnames
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Standard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic.
EssentialQuestion Howisasongorrhythmcreated?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
1M3 Createsmusicintheformofrhythmicormelodicpatterns
Improvisesasimplerhythmicormelodicpatternusingvoiceorinstruments
KeyAcademicVocabulary:melody,rhythm, improvise
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Standard4 Studentswillreadandnotatemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Learningtoreadandnotatemusichelpsthe comprehensionandexpressionoftheuniversal languageofmusic.Knowledgeandunderstanding ofmusicnotationareessentialtomusicliteracy. EssentialQuestion Howismusicwrittenandread?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
1M4 Readsandwritesrhythmsandmelodiesusingbasicmusicsymbols
a b Readsandwritesquarternote,quarterrest,andpairedeighthnoterhythms Readsandwritessimplethreepitch(i.e.smlordrm)melodicpatterns
KeyAcademicVocabulary:beat,rhythm,quarternote,quarterrest,pairedeighthnotes,staff, solfege,noteheads,stems,beams
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Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Educatedmusiclistenerslearntodescribeand analyzemusicasanexpressiveartform. EssentialQuestion Whatisheardinmusic?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
1M5 Respondstomusicthroughactivelisteningandmovement
a b c Listensandmovestothemusicandinstrumentsthatareheard Verballydescribescharacteristicsofmusicincludingstyles,culturesandlive performances Verballydescribescharacteristicsofinstruments
KeyAcademicVocabulary:tempo,dynamics,style,classroominstrumentnames,sight,sound, performances
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Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances. EnduringUnderstanding Musicisalivingartformthatcanbeevaluated indifferentways. EssentialQuestion Whatmakesdifferentpiecesofmusicinteresting?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
1M6
Recognizeshowdifferentelementscreateexcitementandvarietyinmusical compositions
a b Identifieselementsthataddinteresttovariouscompositions Usesmusicvocabularytodescribethedifferenteffectsinaperformanceof composition
KeyAcademicVocabulary:musicalidea,loud/quiet,tempo,instruments,voices
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Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts. EnduringUnderstanding Theartsareconnectedtoallotheracademic disciplines.
EssentialQuestion Whatisthesameinmusicasothersubjects?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
1M7 Articulatestheconnectionsmadebetweenmusicandothersubjects
a Usesmath,literacy,socialstudies,physicaleducationandartconceptsandterms duringmusicactivities
KeyAcademicVocabulary:pattern,line,shape,space,movementskills,wordsyllables,rhyming words
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
1M8
Recognizesthatmusiccomesfromdifferentplacesintheworldandserves differentpurposes
a Performsandlistenstomusicalpiecesfromdiversetimes,culturesandtraditions (Japan,Mexicoandholidays)
KeyAcademicVocabulary:Japanesesongs,Mexicansongs,holidaysongs
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
PitchesandPatterns MelodicPatterns BeatandRhythm InstrumentTechnique PatternImprovisation QuarterNotesandRests ListeningandMovement CharacteristicsofMusic ElementsofMusic EffectsinPerformanceorComposition ConnectiontoOtherDisciplines JapaneseMusicandTraditions MexicanMusicandTraditions HolidayTraditions
SuggestedTimeframe
Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Asappropriateforeachsubjectarea Twofourweeks Twofourweeks Asappropriateforeachholiday
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictMusic ContentStandardsandSecondGradeEssentialLearnings
MusicStandard1:Studentswillsingaloneand/or withothersavariedrepertoireofmusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aSecondGradestudent:
Blendsinavocalensemble.
Accompaniesavarietyofsongswithclassroom instruments.
Readsandwritesrhythmsandmelodiesona staffusingbasicmusicsymbols.
MusicStandard6:Studentswillevaluatemusicand musicperformances.
Tomeetthisstandard,aSecondGradestudent:
Interpretshowdifferentelementscreate excitementandvarietyinmusicalcompositions.
Interpretstherelationshipbetweenmusicin relationtohistoryandculture.
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BVSDSecondGrade MusicOverview
CourseDescription
Insecondgrade,musicalskills continuetospiralfromprevious yearswiththeadditionofmore difficultyandelaboration.This yearthefocusturnstothe studentsroleaspartofagroup withanemphasisonblendingand workingtogether.Musicalanalysis oftheelementsofform,rhythmor expressiveelementsbecomes moreintricateandrelianton specificmusicvocabulary.Second graderswilllearnaboutthemusic ofIndia,Chinaandholiday traditions.
Singing PitchandBlending Elements Create,Improvise, Compose SimpleRhythmicor MelodicPatterns ListenTo,Analyze,and Describe Elementsofmusic Musicsounds MusicandOtherDisciplines Connectionstomath,social studies,literacy,physical educationandart
Activelyengagesandmotivates studentsintheprocessoflearning music Provideslearningactivitiesthatare appropriateincomplexityand pacing Modelsanddemonstratesaccurate andartisticmusicaltechnique Selectschallengingyetrealistic literatureforperformance Introducesandexpectsappropriate useofmusicvocabulary Providesopportunitiesforindividual andmultiplegroupings Differentiatesmusicinstructionto meetwiderangeofstudentneeds Reinforceseffortandprovides recognition Integratesmusicwithothercontent areaswithanemphasisonliteracy
EssentialQuestions
Whyandhowdopeoplecreate music? Howdopeoplesingandplayan instrument? Howismusiccommunicated? Howismusicanalyzedand understood? Howisamusicperformance evaluated? Whatistherelationshipbetween musicandotherdisciplines? Howdoesmusicreflectaswellas shapehistoryandculture?
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Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic. EnduringUnderstanding Singingisafundamentalanduniversalformof expressionthatrequiresactivelisteningskills andphysicalproduction. EssentialQuestion Howisaroundsung? Howissingingimproved?
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2M1 Blendsinavocalensemble
a
Matchesawiderrangeofpitchesinsongs
Blendswithotherswhilesingingandincorporatesexpressiveelements
KeyAcademicVocabulary:pitch,dynamics,tempo,blend,registers:upper/lower,range,solo, ensemble
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Standard2
Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,a variedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialQuestion Howisaninstrumentplayedwithasong?
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EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
2M2 Accompaniesavarietyofsongswithclassroominstruments
a b c
KeyAcademicVocabulary:accompaniment,melody,melodicinstrument,rhythmicinstrument, additionalclassroominstrumentnames
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Standard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Improvisationandcompositionenablethe individualexpressionofmusicalideas. EssentialQuestion Howismusiccomposedandimprovised?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
2M3 Composesandimprovisesusingvoiceorinstruments
Describesthedifferencebetweencomposingandimprovising
Createssimplerhythmicormelodicpatterns
KeyAcademicVocabulary:compose,improvise
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2M4 Readsandwritesrhythmsandmelodiesonastaffusingbasicmusicsymbols
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EssentialLearnings
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Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Educatedmusiclistenerslearntodescribeand analyzemusicasanexpressiveartform.
EssentialQuestion Howismusicheardanddescribed?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
2M5 Listenstoanddescribesthemusicandinstrumentstheyhear
Listenstoandverballydescribescharacteristicsofmusicincludingtypesof instruments
Listenstoandverballydescribescharacteristicsofmusicincludingform
KeyAcademicVocabulary:tempo,dynamics,pitch,formAB,formABA,phrasing:short/longand repeat/contrast,instrumentnames,performances,rondoform
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EssentialLearnings
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Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances. EnduringUnderstanding Musicisalivingartformthatcanbeevaluated indifferentways. EssentialQuestion Whatmakesaperformancesuccessful? Howdoesanindividualcontributetoa successfulperformance?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
a b
KeyAcademicVocabulary:musicalidea(i.e.phrase,theme,motive),dynamics,tempo,instruments (high,low),solo,ensemble
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Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts. EnduringUnderstanding Theartsareconnectedtoallotheracademic disciplines. EssentialQuestion Whatisthesameinmusicasothersubjects?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
2M7 Interpretstherelationshipbetweenmusicandothersubjects
Usesmath,literacy,physicaleducation,socialstudiesandartconceptsandterms duringmusicactivities
KeyAcademicVocabulary:scienceofsound(e.g.smaller=higher),pattern,dance(sequence),word syllables,color,texture,expression,composition
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Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture. EnduringUnderstanding Artisticexpressionistiedtoitstimeand culture. EssentialQuestion Whatdoesmusictellusaboutpeopleand cultures?
EssentialLearning
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Describes how music comes from different places in the world and serves a 2M8 varietyofpurposes
a b
KeyAcademicVocabulary:Indianmusic,Chinesemusic,holidaysongs
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
Pitches BlendingElements SongAccompaniment SimpleRhythmicorMelodicPatterns QuarterNotesandRests HalfNotesandRests PairedEighthNotes TypesofInstruments Form AdditionalElements EffectsinPerformanceorComposition ConnectiontoOtherDisciplines IndianMusicandTraditions ChineseMusicandTraditions AlaskanMusicandTraditions
SuggestedTimeframe
Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictMusic ContentStandardsandThirdGradeEssentialLearnings
MusicStandard1:Studentswillsingaloneand/or withothersavariedrepertoireofmusic Tomeetthisstandard,aThirdGradestudent: Singsavarietyofroundsandunisonsongswhile interpretingconductorscues MusicStandard2:Studentswillperformonpitched andnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/ orwithothers,avariedrepertoireofmusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aThirdGradestudent: Playsavarietyofmelodiesonaninstrument withappropriatetechnique.
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BVSDThirdGrade MusicOverview
CourseDescription
Thethirdgrademusiccourse introducesstudentstoelementsof harmony,traditionalmusic notation,andinstrumentfamilies. Therelationshipbetweenmusic andmathtakecenterstageas fractionsandratiosareintroduced inthestudyoftimesignaturesand increasinglycomplexrhythms. Songsfromandrelatedto ColoradohistoryandNative Americanculturewillbethefocus ofourstudiesthisyear.
Instruments Melody
ReadandNotateMusic BasicMusicSymbols
Create,Improvise,Compose Musicalphrase
MusicandOtherDisciplines Relationships
Activelyengagesandmotivates studentsintheprocessoflearning music Provideslearningactivitiesthatare appropriateincomplexityand pacing Modelsanddemonstratesaccurate andartisticmusicaltechnique Selectschallengingyetrealistic literatureforperformance Introducesandexpectsappropriate useofmusicvocabulary Providesopportunitiesforindividual andmultiplegroupings Differentiatesmusicinstructionto meetwiderangeofstudentneeds Reinforceseffortandprovides recognition Integratesmusicwithothercontent areaswithanemphasisonliteracy
EssentialQuestions
Whyandhowdopeoplecreate music? Howdopeoplesingandplayan instrument? Howismusiccommunicated? Howismusicanalyzedand understood? Howisamusicperformance evaluated? Whatistherelationshipbetween musicandotherdisciplines? Howdoesmusicreflectaswellas shapehistoryandculture?
Formulatesquestionsbasedon informationneeds Usesvisualandauralcluesto interpretinformation Demonstratesageappropriate onlinesearchingtechniques Createsmusicwithavarietyof media,includingavailable technology Revisesmusicalperformancebased onfeedbackfromothers Accessesageappropriate informationresourcesincluding music Usestechnologyresponsibly
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
3M1 Singsavarietyofroundsandunisonsongswhileinterpretingconductorscues
a b c d Describeshowaroundcreatesharmony Singsroundsonpitch Articulateswordstosongswithproperdiction Understandshowaconductorconveysexpressiveelementstoanensemble
KeyAcademicVocabulary:harmony,round,diction:vowels/consonants,voicequality:resonance, conductor,pitch,cue,articulation
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Standard2 Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,avaried repertoireofmusic. EnduringUnderstanding Playingisafundamentalanduniversalformof expressionusingavarietyofinstruments. EssentialQuestion Howisamelodyplayedonaninstrument?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
3M2 Playsavarietyofmelodiesonaninstrumentwithappropriatetechnique
a b c Playsamelodyonaninstrument Demonstratesproperinstrumenttechnique Identifiesmelodicclassroominstruments
KeyAcademicVocabulary:harmony,rounds,diction:vowels/consonants,voicequality:resonance, conductor
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MusicStandard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic.
EssentialQuestion Howisasongcomposed?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
3M3 Createsastructuredphraseinmusic
a b Composesasimplesongusingvoiceorinstruments Improvisesanentirephraseendingontonic
KeyAcademicVocabulary:compose,improvise,phrase,tonic/hometone/do
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
EssentialQuestion Howismusicreadandwrittenonthestaff?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
KeyAcademicVocabulary:halfnoteandrest,wholenoteandrest,dottedhalfnote,barlines,double barlines,repeatsign,meter2/4,meter3/4,meter4/4,solfege/letter,names,trebleclef
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
3M5 Activelylistenstoanddescribesmusicandinstruments
a Identifiesandverballydescribescharacteristicsofmusicincludingtypesof instruments,andfamiliesofinstruments
KeyAcademicVocabulary:tempo,dynamics,pitch,form(verse,refrain),phrasing,instrument families(string,brass,woodwind,percussion),performances
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances. EnduringUnderstanding Musicisalivingartformthatcanbeevaluated indifferentways. EssentialQuestion Whatmakesaperformancesuccessful? Howdoesanindividualcontributetoasuccessful performance?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
3M6 Describeshowamusicgroupachievesprecisionandexpressiveness
a b c Identifiesvariousexpressiveelements Evaluatestheeffectivenessofexpressiveelementsinonesownandothers performances Usesappropriatemusicvocabularytodescribetheeffectivenessofaperformanceor composition
KeyAcademicVocabulary:diction,voicequality,harmony,conductor,dynamics,tempo
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Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
3M7 Interpretstherelationshipbetweenmusicandothersubjects
a Usesmath,literacy,physicaleducation,socialstudiesandartconceptsandterms duringmusicactivities
KeyAcademicVocabulary:form,dance(sequence),fractions,ratios(e.g.twohalves=whole)
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Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture. EnduringUnderstanding Artisticexpressionistiedtoitstimeand culture. EssentialQuestion Whatdoesmusictellusaboutpeopleand cultures?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
3M8
Analyzeshowmusiccomesfromdifferentplacesintheworldandservesa varietyofpurposes
a b c Listenstoanddescribesmusicofdiversetimes,culturesandtraditions(Native AmericanandColorado) Performssongsfromdifferentculturesandtraditions(NativeAmericanand Colorado) Usesappropriatemusicvocabularytoanalyzemusicformdiversetimes,cultures andtraditions
KeyAcademicVocabulary:NativeAmerican,music,Coloradosongs
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
Rounds Words ExpressiveElements Melody MusicalPhrase BasicMusicSymbols ActiveListeningandDescription PrecisionandExpressiveness ConnectionstoOtherDisciplines PlacesandPurposes ColoradoHistoricalMusic NativeAmericanMusic
SuggestedTimeframe
Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Asappropriateforeachsubjectare Embeddedthroughouttheyear Twofourweeks Twofourweeks
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictMusic ContentStandardsandFourthGradeEssentialLearnings
MusicStandard1:Studentswillsingaloneand/or MusicStandard2:Studentswillperformonpitched withothersavariedrepertoireofmusic. andnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/ orwithothers,avariedrepertoireofmusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aFourthGradestudent: DemonstrateshowapartnersongcreatesTomeetthisstandard,aFourthGradestudent: Playsaninstrumentinanensemblesetting harmony. followingconductorscues.
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BVSDFourthGrade MusicOverview
CourseDescription
Thefourthgradecurriculum focusesonastudentsroleand responsibilityinanensemble setting.Studentswillpractice singingandplayingharmonywith partnersongsandinstrumental ostinatostoaccompanysinging. Interpretingconductorscuesand understandingtrebleclefalsoaid ineffectiveensemble participation.Studentsevaluation andanalysisofmusicbecomes morecomplexandfocuseson formandspecificinstrument namesandsounds.Historicand culturalstudieswillincludemusic fromColonialAmerica, RevolutionaryWarandpatriotic songs.
Singing PartnerSongs
Instruments ConductorsCues
Create,Improvise,Compose ComposersStructure
EssentialQuestions
Whyandhowdopeoplecreate music? Howdopeoplesingandplayan instrument? Howismusiccommunicated? Howismusicanalyzedand understood? Howisamusicperformance evaluated? Whatistherelationship betweenmusicandother disciplines? Howdoesmusicreflectaswell asshapehistoryandculture?
Usesvisualandauralcluesto interpretinformation Createsmusicwithavarietyof media,includingavailable technology Captures,stores,retrieves,displays, presentsand/orsharesmusical creationsusingavailabletechnology Considersdiverseopinionsorpoint ofviewaboutmusic Understandstheconceptsof copyrightandplagiarism Efficientlyusesageappropriate searchingtechniques Accessesageappropriate informationresources Usestechnologyresponsibly
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
4M1 Demonstrateshowapartnersongcreatesharmony
a b c Singspartnersongsonpitch Singsalonewithconfidence Singsonpitchindependentlyandwithothersavarietyofsongs(i.e.partnersongs)
KeyAcademicVocabulary:harmony,partnersong,independence,confidence
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Standard2 Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,a variedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
4M2 Playsaninstrumentinanensemblesettingfollowingconductorscues
Understandshowmusiciansinterpretconductorscueswhenplayingan instrument
Listenstootherswhileplayinginanensemble
KeyAcademicVocabulary:ensemble,ostinato,duet
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EssentialLearnings
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Standard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Improvisationandcompositionenablethe individualexpressionofmusicalideas. EssentialQuestion Whatmakesaneffectivecomposer?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
4M3 Createsamusicalpiecewithstructure
ComposesanABA/ABorrondoformpiecealoneorinagroupusingvoicesoran instruments
Improvisesmusicalquestionsandanswersusingphrasesofequallengths
KeyAcademicVocabulary:compose,improvise,form,ABA/AB,rondo
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EssentialLearnings
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EssentialQuestion Howismusicreadandwrittenonthestaff?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
4M4
Usesbasicmusicsymbolsinreadingandwritingrhythmsandmelodieson thetreblestaff
a b Readsandwritesrhythms,melodies,andbasicmusicsymbols Writesamelodyusingtraditionalmusicnotationfollowingaform
KeyAcademicVocabulary:traditionalnotation,absolutepitches,dynamicsp&f,introduction,coda, D.C.,D.S.,fine,1stending,2ndending,form
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Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic. EnduringUnderstanding EssentialQuestion Educatedmusiclistenerslearntodescribeand Howcaninstrumentsbeidentifiedbytheirsound? analyzemusicasanexpressiveartform.
KeyAcademicVocabulary:instrumentfamilies(string,brass,woodwind,percussion),folk instruments,performances,timbre/tonecolor
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances. EnduringUnderstanding Musicisalivingartformthatcanbeevaluated indifferentways.
EssentialQuestion Whatisheardandobservedinmusic/performance?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
4M6 Understandshowmusicalelementsinteractinapiece
a b Identifiestheinterplayofelementssuchasmelody,rhythm,style,formandmeterin compositionsandperformances Usesappropriatemusicvocabularytodescribetheinteractionofmusicalelementsin apiece
KeyAcademicVocabulary:melody,harmony,style,form,meter,rhythm
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EssentialLearning:
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AcquireKnowledge EssentialQuestions LearningActivities Materials Accommodations MakeMeaning Transfer
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts.
EssentialQuestion Whatisthesameinmusicasothersubjects?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Proc esses,andConcepts
4M7 Interpretstherelationshipbetweenmusicandothersubjects
a Usesmath,literacy,physicaleducation,socialstudiesandartconceptsandterms duringmusicactivities
KeyAcademicVocabulary:form,meter,instrument,construction,mood,texture
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
4M8 Understandsmusicinahistoricalcontext
a b c Listenstoanddescribesuniquecharacteristicsofmusicfromdiversetimes,cultures andtraditions(EarlyAmerican) Performssongsfromdifferentculturesandtraditions(EarlyAmerican) Usesappropriatemusicvocabularytoanalyzemusicfromdiversetimes,culturesand traditions
KeyAcademicVocabulary:ColonialAmericansongs,Revolutionarywarerasongs,patrioticsongs
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
PartnerSongs ConductorsCues ComposersStructure MusicSymbolsonTrebleStaff InstrumentFamilies FolkInstruments InteractionofMusicalElements ConnectionstoOtherDisciplines PlacesandPurposes MusicoftheColonialWar MusicoftheRevolutionaryWar PatrioticSongs
SuggestedTimeframe
Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Asappropriateforeachsubjectarea Embeddedthroughouttheyear Twofourweeks Twofourweeks Twofourweeks
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictMusic ContentStandardsandFifthGradeEssentialLearnings
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BVSDFifthGrade MusicOverview
CourseDescription
Fifthgraderswillbecomemore independentandliterate musiciansthisyear.Theywillbe abletoreadandwritemusicin bothtrebleandbassclefs, composeinvariousmusicalforms, andsingandplayinmultipleparts. Musicalanalysisandevaluation willbebasedonmusicalquality, overalleffectivenessand knowledgeoftheculturaland historicalsetting.Thefifthgrade repertoirewillfocusonsongsform theAmericanhistory,especially theCivilWarera,toalignwiththe fifthgradesocialstudies curriculum.
Assessment
Preassessments Checksforunderstanding Observations/anecdotal Studentquestions/comments Personalreflections(oralor
transcribed) records
Performancetasks(planning, Critiques(groupdiscussion,
inprogress,final) writtenreflection, inprogress) Selfandpeerassessments
EffectiveComponentsofa FifthGradeMusicProgram
Activelyengagesandmotivates studentsintheprocessoflearning music Provideslearningactivitiesthatare appropriateincomplexityand pacing Modelsanddemonstratesaccurate andartisticmusicaltechnique Selectschallengingyetrealistic literatureforperformance Introducesandexpectsappropriate useofmusicvocabulary Providesopportunitiesforindividual andmultiplegroupings Differentiatesmusicinstructionto meetwiderangeofstudentneeds Reinforceseffortandprovides recognition Integratesmusicwithothercontent areaswithanemphasisonliteracy
EssentialQuestions
Whyandhowdopeoplecreate music? Howdopeoplesingandplayan instrument? Howismusiccommunicated? Howismusicanalyzedand understood? Howisamusicperformance evaluated? Whatistherelationship betweenmusicandother disciplines? Howdoesmusicreflectaswellas shapehistoryandculture?
Compares,contrastsandclassifies informationtoclarifythinking Efficientlyusesageappropriate searchingtechniques Createsmusicwithavarietyof media,includingavailable technology Usesvideocameras,sound equipment,andmusicsoftware Participatesindiscussionthatreflect diverseopinionsorpointsofview Accessesageappropriate informationresources Usestechnologyresponsibly
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
5M1 Demonstrateshowsongscanbesunginmultipartharmony
a b c Independentlysingsownpartalongwithotherparts,creatingharmony Independentlyfollowsavocalscore Singsavariedrepertoireofsongsinharmony/parts
KeyAcademicVocabulary:harmony/parts,soprano,alto,tenor,bass
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard2 Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,a variedrepertoireofmusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
5M2 Demonstrateshowinstrumentscanbeplayedinmultipartharmony
a b c Independentlyplaysownpartalongwithotherpartsonaclassroominstrument, creatingharmony Independentlyfollowsascore Playsavariedrepertoireofsongsinharmony/parts
KeyAcademicVocabulary:score,soprano,alto,tenor,brass(asappliedtoinstruments),xylophones, handbells,recorders,handpercussion,keyboards
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EssentialLearnings
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Standard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic.
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
5M3 Createsamusicpiecefollowingastructuredform
a b
Composesathemeandvariationsorrondopiecealoneorinagroupusingvoicesor classroominstruments
Improvisesusingaspecifiedscaleandphraselength
KeyAcademicVocabulary:compose,improvise,form,theme,variations,rondo,scale,musicality, singable
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
5M4 Usesbasicmusicsymbolsinreadingandwritingmusiconthegrandstaff
a b c d Readsmusiconthegrandstaff Identifiesthefunctionsofsharpsandflats Writesamelodyusingtraditionalmusicnotation Readsandwrites16thnoterhythms
KeyAcademicVocabulary:traditionalnotation,sixteennotes&rests,letternames(AG),sharps, flats,naturals,tempomarkings
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Educatedmusiclistenerslearntodescribeand analyzemusicasanexpressiveartform. EssentialQuestion Howcanmultiplepartsbeidentifiedina performance?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
5M5 Listenstoandanalyzesmultiplepartmusic
a Identifiesensembleandsoloperformances Usesappropriatemusicvocabularytodescribemultipartperformances,including genressuchassymphoniesandlargescalechoralworks.
KeyAcademicVocabulary:ensemble,solo,SATB
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances. EnduringUnderstanding Musicisalivingartformthatcanbeevaluated indifferentways. EssentialQuestion Whatcriteriacanbeusedtoevaluatea performanceorcomposition? Whatelementsaffectpersonalpreference?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
5M6
Identifiesspecificelementswhichcontributetothequalityandeffectiveness ofmusic
a b c Developscriteriausingkeymusicalandstylisticelementstoevaluateapiece Useskeycriteriatoeffectivelyevaluatemusicperformancesandcompositions Usesappropriatemusicvocabularytocritiquemusicperformancesandcompositions
KeyAcademicVocabulary:melody,harmony,style,form,meter,rhythm,genre
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AcquireKnowledge EssentialQuestions LearningActivities Materials Accommodations MakeMeaning Transfer
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts.
EssentialQuestion Whatisthesameinmusicasothersubjects?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
5M7 Interpretstherelationshipbetweenmusicandothersubjects
Usesmath,literacy,physicaleducation,socialstudies,andartconceptsandterms duringmusicactivities
KeyAcademicVocabulary:intervals/chord,construction,form,progression
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture. EnduringUnderstanding Artisticexpressionistiedtoitstimeand culture. EssentialQuestion Whatdoesmusictellusaboutpeopleand cultures?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
5M8 Understandsmusicinahistoricalcontext
a b c Listenstoanddescribesuniquecharacteristicsofmusicfromdiversetimes,cultures andtraditions(CivilWareratopresent) Performssongsfromdifferentculturesandtraditions(CivilWarera) Performs,listensto,andanalyzesmusicfromavarietyofcomposers(i.e.,Copland, Gershwin,Joplin,Stravinsky,Bernstein)
KeyAcademicVocabulary:CivilWarerasongs,folkmusic,spirituals,patrioticsongs,nationalanthem
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
SongsinMultiPartHarmony InstrumentsinMultiPartHarmony ThemeandVariations RondoForm BasicMusicSymbolsonGrandStaff EnsemblePerformances SoloPerformances MusicQualityandEffectiveness ConnectionstoOtherDisciplines PlacesandPurposes MusicfromAmericanHistory(CivilWar emphasis)
SuggestedTimeframe
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InstrumentalMusicEnduringUnderstandingsandEssentialQuestions
OverarchingEnduringUnderstandings
OverarchingEssentialQuestions
Musicmakingisoneoftheoldest,most intimateandbasicformsofcommunication andculturalexpression. Singingandplayinganinstrumentprovide peoplewiththemeansoflearningmusicaland developmentalskills. Throughcomposingandimprovising,people learntoconnectideaswithsymbols,sound patterns,andmusicalelements. Readingandnotatingmusicareessentialto musicliteracy. Educatedmusiclistenerslearntodescribe, analyzeandevaluatemusicandmusic performancesasanexpressiveartform. Criticallisteningandthinkingskillslearned throughmusicareessentialtoasuccessful, comprehensiveeducationalexperience. Musicisanimportantelementofthe historicalandculturalrecordofhumankind.
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BoulderValleySchoolDistrictInstrumentalMusic ContentStandardsandFifthGradeEssentialLearnings
MusicStandard2:Studentswillperformonpitched andnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/ orwithothers,avariedrepertoireofmusic. Tomeetthisstandard,aFifthGradestudent: Performsavariedrepertoireofmusiconpitched andnonpitchedinstrumentswithsome expressiveelements. Producessoundswithpropertechnique. MusicStandard4:Studentswillreadandnotate music. Tomeetthisstandard,aFifthGradestudent: Readsandwritessimplemelodiesinthe appropriateclef.
MusicStandard5:Studentswilllistento,analyze MusicStandard6:Studentswillevaluatemusicand anddescribemusic. musicperformances. Tomeetthisstandard,aFifthGradestudent: Tomeetthisstandard,aFifthGradestudent: Analyzesmusicaleventsusingappropriatemusic Identifieswhatelementscontributetothe vocabulary. effectivenessandqualityofamusical performanceorcomposition.
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FifthGrade Music
Assessment
Preassessments Checksforunderstanding Observations/anecdotal Studentquestions/comments Personalreflections(oralor Performancetasks(planning,
inprogress,final) transcribed) records
Critiques(groupdiscussion,
EssentialQuestions
Howcansingingaidinstrument playing? Howcanaqualitysoundbe producedonaninstrument usingproperplayingtechnique? Howismusiccreatedand improvised? Howismusicreadandnotated? Howcanthecharacteristicsof musicbeanalyzedanddescribed? Whatcriteriacanbeusedto evaluatethequalityofamusic performanceorcomposition? Howdoesmusicrelatetoother subjectareas? Howdoesmusicreflecthistoryand culture?
Compares,contrastsandclassifies informationtoclarifythinking Efficientlyusesageappropriate searchingtechniques Createsmusicwithavarietyof media,includingavailable technology Usesvideocameras,sound equipment,andmusicsoftware Participatesindiscussionthatreflect diverseopinionsorpointsofview Accessesageappropriate informationresources Usestechnologyresponsibly
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EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard1 Studentswillsingaloneand/orwithothersavariedrepertoireofmusic. EnduringUnderstanding
Singingisafundamentalanduniversalformof expressionthatrequiresactivelisteningskillsand physicalproduction.Singinginstrumentalparts internalizesrhythmicandmelodicaccuracy.
EssentialQuestion
Howcansingingaidinstrumentplaying?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
5IM1 Singspassagesfromfifthgradebandrepertoire
a Singsshort,unisonpassageswithmelodicandrhythmicaccuracy
KeyAcademicVocabulary:unison,accuracy
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Standard2 Studentswillperformonpitchedandnonpitchedclassroominstruments,aloneand/orwithothers,a variedrepertoireofmusic.
c d e f
5IM3 Producessoundswithpropertechnique
a b c d e f Performswithconfidencemusicatabeginninglevel(grade1onascaleof16) Performswithpropertoneproduction Performswithproperfingering Performswithproperbreathing/bowtechnique Performswithproperarticulation Properlymaintainsinstrument
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EssentialLearnings
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Standard3 Studentswillcreate,improvise,and/orcomposemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Composingandimprovisingarecreative activitiesthatexploreandconnectideaswith symbols,soundpatternsandmusicalelements. EssentialQuestion Howismusiccreatedandimprovised?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
5IM4 Createsmelodiesandrhythmicpatterns
Composesandimprovisesshortmusicalcompositionsforonesmajorinstrument
KeyAcademicVocabulary:melody,improvise,compose
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EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard4 Studentswillreadandnotatemusic.
EssentialQuestion Howismusicreadandnotated?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics, Processes,andConcepts
5IM5 Readsandwritessimplemelodiesintheappropriateclef
a b c Readsandwritesmetersof3/4,2/4,and4/4 Readsandwriteswhole,dottedhalf,half,quarter,eighthnotesandrests Readsandwritesinappropriateclef
KeyAcademicVocabulary:staff,clef,note/restvalues,keysignature,measures,barlines,time signature,pitch
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EssentialKnowledge,Skills,Topics,Processes,andConcepts
Standard5 Studentswilllistento,analyzeanddescribemusic. EnduringUnderstanding Musicianshipisdevelopedthroughlisteningto andanalyzingmusic. EssentialQuestion Howcanthecharacteristicsofmusicbeanalyzedand described?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
5IM6 Analyzesmusicaleventsusingappropriatemusicvocabulary
a b c Echoesmelodyandrhythmaccurately Recognizestwoandfourmeasurephrases Identifiesintervalsof3rd,4th,and5th
KeyAcademicVocabulary:echo,phrase,interval
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Standard6 Studentswillevaluatemusicandmusicperformances. EnduringUnderstanding Musicisalivingartformthatcanbeevaluated indifferentways. EssentialQuestion Whatcriteriacanbeusedtoevaluatethequalityofa musicperformanceorcomposition?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,and Concepts
5IM7
Identifieswhatelementscontributetotheeffectivenessandqualityofa musicalperformanceorcomposition
a Usesstylisticelementsascriteriatoevaluatetheeffectivenessandqualityofmusic
KeyAcademicVocabulary:melody,harmony,style,form,meter,rhythm,precision,intonation
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Standard7 Studentswillunderstandrelationsamongmusic,theotherarts,anddisciplinesoutsidethearts.
EssentialQuestion Howdoesmusicrelatetoothersubjectareas?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge, Skills,Topics,Processes, andConcepts
5IM8 Articulatestheconnectionbetweenmusicandothersubjects
a b
Describeshowrhythmandmeterconceptsrelatetomath
Describeshowtheprinciplesofdesignandelementsrelatetovisualart
KeyAcademicVocabulary:Meter,notevalues,form,balance,pattern,rhythm
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Standard8 Studentswillunderstandmusicinrelationtohistoryandculture.
EssentialQuestion Howdoesmusicreflecthistoryandculture?
EssentialLearnings
EssentialKnowledge,Skills, Topics,Processes,andConcepts
5IM9
RecognizesthatmusicoftheUnitedStatesreflectshistoricalandcultural influences
a b Identifiescharacteristicsofregionalstyles Performsandlistenstopiecesfromvariousculturesandtimeperiodswithafocus onmusicfromtheUnitedStates
KeyAcademicVocabulary:U.S.history,folkmusic,jazz/blues,Europeanmusic
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SuggestedTimelines
Topic
PassagesfromFifthGradeBand/Orchestra Repertoire ExpressiveElements ProperTechnique Melodies RhythmicPatterns MelodiesinAppropriateClef 3/4,2/4,4/4Meters Whole,DottedHalf,Half,Quarter,Eighth NotesandRests MusicalEvents Melody,Rhythm,TwoandFourMeasure Phrases Intervalsof3rd,4thand5th StylisticElements QualityandEffectiveness RhythmandMeterConceptsRelatedtoMath ElementsandPrinciplesRelatedtoVisualArt AmericanMusic PostRevolutionarytoTurnoftheCentury ImmigrantContributions
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Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear Embeddedthroughouttheyear
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