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(2) Foundations: music literacy. The student reads, writes, and reproduces music
notation. Technology and other tools may be used to read, write, and reproduce
musical examples. The student is expected to:
(A) read, write, and reproduce rhythmic patterns using standard notation
in 2/4 meter, including half note/half rest;
(B) read, write, and reproduce pentatonic melodic patterns using standard
staff notation; and
LOTS:
The 2nd grade music class will be able to identify the letter names of the hand staff while
sitting quietly using their hands with 100% accuracy.
HOTS:
The 2nd grade music class will be able to perform a piece of music while playing a
percussion instrument using their hands with 100% accuracy.
Assessment:
Rationale:
(a) Curriculum: During the school year students have learned how to identify letter
names on a staff, recognize the contour of a melodic line on a staff, and implement
correct vocal singing. In this lesson the students will recall previous knowledge of
these skills and apply their prior knowledge to performing with their voices.
(b) Future Learning: This lesson will provide a foundation for the skills necessary to
recognize phrases in a song, keeping beat in music, playing an instrument and
using a singing voice.
(c) Life Experience: Students will encounter music and critical thinking in their
everyday life. This lesson solidifies their foundation of music, and provides an
opportunity to strengthen critical thinking skills.
1. Q: Who can raise their hand and tell me the name of the third line on the hand
staff? B
2. Q: Who can raise their hand and tell me the letter name of the third space on the
hand staff? C
3. Q: Who can raise their hand and tell me the name of a song we sang today? Rocky
Mountain, Kings Land, etc.
4. Q: Who can raise their hand and tell me the name of the instrument we played
today? Answers may vary
Special Education:
1. Student will be placed next to a student leader.
2. Verbal instructions will be repeated more than once.
3. Give individual instruction when needed.
Extension
1. Have half of the class sing new song while the other taps the rhythm
2. Have students sing Fed My Horse while the other half claps the rhythm.