UNIT PLAN 2014-2015 Colegio Granadino

Unit Title: Song Writing part 1

Email to rperskie@granadino.edu.co OR jhunt@granadino.edu.co
Teacher Germn Camilo Salazar
Grade 8
Subject Music
Quarter/Trimest 2
er

Stage 1 Desired Results

ESTABLISHED GOALS Transfer
Standard 5 Knows and applies proper criteria to Students will be able to independently use their learning to
music and music performance

MC8.5.1 Understands aesthetics and styles from the The student will be capable to appreciate and understand any
academic music
artwork with clear aesthetic and technical criteria; he will
MC8.5.2 Identifies and judges technical features in
academic music
develop creative skills to find solutions, break models and
paradigms and open his outlook to the surrounding world; the
Standard 6 - Understands the relationship between
sensibility acquired will help him to asses and value the work
music and history and culture. and effort made by others and to work in a team. The developed
MC8.6.1 Identifies historical facts in music and establish
understandings will have an evident impact in his motor skills,
relation with current events coordination, sense of aesthetics, use of space and time, abilities
MC8.6.2 Knows and understands the historical
and mastery of public speaking. The cultural and technological
background of academic music knowledge and understanding will enable the student to be in
MC8.6.4 Understands the relationship between music and the forefront of the social, academic and scientific progress, this
arts, politics, economics and society. being a cornerstone in the training of a leader
Standard 7: Develops ear skills

MC8.7.1 Identifies easy technical elements of music by

listening to them

MC8.7.2 Identifies musical instruments from the academic Meaning

music by listening to them UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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Students will understand that Where does inspiration for

MC8.7.3 Writes a long rhythmic phrase after listening
What are the BIG IDEAS? composing come from?
MC8.7.4 Writes a short melody after listening
Is song writing just about
Musical writing follows a inspiration?
Specific content
logical process that includes
Song Writing: Structure talent, but also and more
Intro, Verse, chorus, bridge, important knowledge and
riff technique.
Musical phrase
What specific
Musical Form
Sonata Form understandings about them
Rondo Form are desired?

Ear Training The student will understand in the

Song structure general process to create a song;
its structure and its components.

What misunderstandings are

predictable.

Acquisition
Students will know Students will be skilled at
What key knowledge will What key skills will students
students acquire as a result acquire as a result of this
of this unit? unit?

The student will understand how pop -The student will acquire the skills
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songs are structured and created. to establish an structure for his

What should they eventually
be able to do as result of
such Knowledge.
-The student is able to identify the
parts and structure of any pop
song.
-The student is able to create a
sketch of a song with all its
components.
ideas in order to express them as
a whole unit with complete sense
and logic.
What should they
eventually be able to do as
result of such Knowledge?
-The student will be able to
understand ideas and intentions
expressed by others in the form of
a musical piece.

Stage 2 Evidence
Evaluative Criteria Assessment Evidence
By what criteria will PERFORMANCE TASK(S):
performances of Analyzing a song with the teacher
understanding be judged? Parts in a song: Intro, Verse, chorus, bridge, riff, musical phrase
- Accurate performance of (Practical Guide)
exercises. Special structure features in several genres: Salsa, Rock, Jazz
- Quality and Complexity of Musical Structure: The sonata Form, Rondo Form. Simplified
the exercises created by explanations.
the student.
- Effort evidenced in the
results of their tasks
OTHER EVIDENCE:
Through what other evidence ( e.g quizzes, tests, academic
prompts, observations, homework, journals) will students
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demonstrate achievement of the desired results?

In groups the students will analyze a song given by the teacher, and
will prepare a presentation of the song for their classmates

How will students reflect upon and self- assess their learning?

--The students will write a poem using the song structure studied in
class as a first stage of writing a complete song.

Stage 3 Learning Plan

Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction
What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? How will the
design:
W : Help the students know Where the unit is going and What is expected? Help the teacher know Where
the students are coming from (prior knowledge, interests) ?
H : Hook all the students and Hold their interest?
E : Equip students, help them Experience the key ideas and Explore the issues?
R : Provide opportunities to Rethink, and Revise their understanding and work ?
E : Allow students to Evaluate their work and its implications?
T : Be Tailored ( personalized ) to different needs, interests, and abilities of learners?
O : Be Organized to maximize initial and sustained engagement as well as effective learning?

Teachers explanation and guide.

Sensibilization games
Grupal Creative Proyect
Individual Creative Proyect
Critical Music Audition
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Video Assessment and Self Assessment

Consolidation Class Work with the topics and elements studied developing the ability to identify each
one by listening to it.