Intern Name: Daisia Nyayieka

Topic/Title of Lesson: Composer 101

Grade: 5th grade
Length of Lesson: 45 minutes
Date Taught: May 11th, 2017
Overview
Standards of
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
In this lesson
You will be able to identify the composer, his compositions, and count the
rhythms of his compositions.
5.7.1 Identify a Contemporary composer and composition

Learning
How has technology changed the world of music?
Essential Questions What happens to music when major historical events occur and cultures
interact?
Students will be able to
Name the composer and composition
Objectives Read and perform rhythms

I will be able to recognize John Williams and the rhythms of Star Wars
Learning Target compositions.
John Williams (composer)
Rhythms
Key Vocabulary Quarter note
Sixteenth note
or Concepts Quarter rest
Dynamics
Connections to the movie
Powerpoint
Video of Star Wars theme song
Materials Cards for Switch Game (& answer key)
Sheet Music for Hey Ho
Lyrics of the Fairfield School Song
(Warmup)
Fairfield School Song
- They will perform their school song that they have to sing at their
Introduction/ Hey Ho
graduation ceremony.

Hook - They will perform this song once as a class in unison , two- part round,
and three part round. A round is when certain parts sing the exact same
melody in unison but they begin at different points and end at different
points.
 1. Warmup
Fairfield School Song - graduation
Hey Ho- perform in rounds
2. Powerpoint (10-15min)
Who is John Williams? Job Description?
Musical Samples (listen, have you heard these?)
** Star Wars, Jaws 2, Superman, E.T. Extra-terrestrial, Indiana Jones, Home
Instructional Alone, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and The BFG
Contributions in the world - How has it affected music/ movies?
Activities Connections to movies and their concert they performed (specifically
for the strings students)
3. Star Wars Rhythm
Count the beat of the notes and rests- Playing the Star Wars theme and
counting the rhythms
4. Games - Quizzing each other on the note names on a recorder and switching
with them

Special Helpers for those who have certain circumstances can help with passing
Accommodations things out with the game
Games!
Switch-Switch- Trade (Explain briefly)
Closure Activity Inner/ Outer Circle Activities (Explain briefly)
Guessing what the note is ? Any flats or sharps?

Assessments Tell me one thing you learned from the lesson before you line up to leave.

Resources Star War games & activities

Lesson Plan Rough Draft Grade Sheet

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Intern Name: __Daisia Nyayieka______

Refer to the comments written on your lesson plan for detailed feedback.
To improve your grade (and become a better lesson planner) make changes & resubmit to Mrs. Free next class.

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Teach! additions or ete Score
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Overview, SOLs, essential questions, objectives (5) 5
x
Introduction/hook & closure (5) 5
x
Instructional activities (10) 7
x
 Accommodations (4) 0
x
Assessment (2) 2
x
Vocab, materials, resources (2) 1
x
Supplemental materials, if applicable (2) 1
x
Total (30) 21
(25/30 in gradebook bc we conferenced!) -JBF

Reflection on a Lesson Plan Taught

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow
Intern Name: Daisia Nyayieka
Topic/Subject of Lesson: Composer
Grade: 5th grade
Date of Lesson Taught: May 11th, 2017
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Ashbury
Cooperating School: Fairfield Elementary School
Time of Day: 12:05-12:55

1. What steps did you go through to create this lesson? With whom did you talk, discuss, or edit your
lesson?
In order to make my lesson go smoothly, I spent a lot of time discussing what I wanted to do with my
teacher. We talked about which class would be the best one to teach and how to approach them in a way
they would understand the concept of a composer and how compositions are created. I used Mrs. Ashburys
curriculum guide binder to give me the cornerstones, SOLs and objectives. Then, I took that information and
created essential questions. Therefore, I used what Mrs. Ashbury had for games which gave me the idea to
talk about John Williams. I edited my lesson with Mrs. Free to see if things were acceptable or appropriate.
2. How did the SOLs and Objectives help focus your instruction?
The SOLs and Objectives help focus my instruction by giving them structure of what to expect. It explained to
them what they would be learning and how to apply to the music theyve heard in movies.
3. What parts of the instructional plan worked as you anticipated?
The best part that worked exactly the way I thought was the warmup. We sung the Fairfield School Song
which is the song they sing at graduation. In addition, we sung Hey Ho in rounds so they can understand how
John Williams created compositions with harmonies and melodies. Therefore, this helped the students to be
comfortable and be engaged so when I asked questions they always wanted to share even if they werent sure
of what the movie was about it. They used a vivid imagination and created multiple visions.
4. What, if any, adjustments needed to be made once you began?
I didnt have any major adjustments except the game. Originally, I planned for them to play the game in a
circle but I changed it to Hand Up- Pair Share because it was much quicker and I was running out of time.

5. How well did you anticipate the materials needed?

I believe I had all the materials I needed. I didnt need anything extra or forget anything.
6. How effective was the assessment you chose to use? (If no assessment was used, what will the future
assessment be and how will you gauge its effectiveness?)
The assessment was very effective because I was able to hear their perspective of John Williams and the
different compositions he had. It helped me realize who listened and who didnt. The assessment showed me
how they connect John Williams compositions such as understand how the tempo changes or the mood he
set as the atmosphere.
7. To what degree do you feel that this lesson was a success? What evidence do you have for the
success of the lesson? (Hint: Student learning is the key to a lessons success!)
I believe that my students understood the concept. At the end of the lesson, I asked them what they learned
or took away from this lesson. I received great feedback such as they learned who the composer is, learned
how John Williams used a lot of the same techniques in his music and how it relates to one another, or how
they remember the facts I talked to them and they wanted to get more information on John Williams and to
see if hes working on more music now. In addition, I believed it was a success based on how quiet they were
because normally they are a very energetic class that loves to talk but when I taught they wanted to be
engaged and answer my questions while understanding the concepts that John Williams uses when
composing music.
8. How did the time spent preparing for your lesson contribute to its success?
The time spent preparing for my lesson did contribute to its success. I learned more about John WIlliams
myself because I had no idea some of my childhood movies that I love he composed. I was able to learn myself
and see different visions through my students imaginations/viewpoints. I was able to learn things through
Mrs. Ashbury has she taught me more about the compositions and how she played some of these pieces and
what it takes or the importance of it.
9. I spent time researching more into the 1920s which did help me relay the lesson well. I think that my
excitement helped the class pay attention more.
I loved the class that I taught. They were my favorite because of their overall vibe. They were so excited to
hear that I would be teaching them. It was the most engaged and quiet Ive seen them because normally they
always want to talk. They asked multiple questions and gave me multiple hugs before class ended. I believed
that me singing with them made them feel comfortable to do the rounds because the students knew they
werent alone. It was a really incredible moment when they completed the rounds and they didnt drop out
when they heard more than one part at the same time.
10. If you could do this lesson again with the same students, would you do anything differently? If so,
what?
Yes, I would probably change the game. I would choose a different game which was more class involved
together. I think they liked the game but they wouldve like to have more of a class game such as a jeopardy
or game show type of game. The students participated in the game but it was really easy and they still
wanted to talk about John Williams and listen to more of his pieces.
11. Any last comments/reflections about your lesson?
This was such a great experience. I think that the students learned about John Williams and his compositions.
They understand the different aspects of composing music such as articulation, dynamics, mood, and pitch. I
learned how difficult it is for the compositions and how music can be so different but creative.

Lesson Plan Assignment: Final Grade Sheet

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I
Intern Name: __Daisia Nyayieka______
Refer to the comments written on your lesson plan for detailed feedback.
Needs a few
Ready to Incomplet Your
additions or
Teach! e Score
tweaks
Overview, SOLs, essential questions, objectives 10
(10)
Introduction/hook & closure (10) 10
Instructional activities (20) 20
Accommodations (10) 10
Assessment (5) 5
Vocab, materials, resources (5) 5
Supplemental materials (10) 10
Total (70) 70
Reflection: 15/15!