Lesson Plan 1: 6th Grade

Name: Sarah Bishop Date(s): 4/29/2018

4/30/2018

Lesson Title: Rhythms and note names Unit Title: Concert Preparation (Sawmill Creek) & (Aura Lee)

Student Materials: Music (Standards of Excellence, page 20 Sawmill Creek, Aura Lee piece), scale sheet, instrument, music stand, and pencil.

Teacher Materials: Lesson plan, baton, scores of music (Sawmill Creek) (Aura Lee), Standards of Excellence teacher edition, Smart Board, internet connection,
Power Point program, cell phone, pencil, and pen.

Standards Objectives (including at least one related to academic Assessment (Formative and/or Summative)
language)
1PR Independently or The student will be able to perform their instruments and will Formative: The teacher will observe the students
collaboratively, perform with demonstrate proper playing technique and posture. understanding of correct posture by observing
good posture and breathe students when they play their instrument.
control a varied repertoire of
music representing diverse
cultures with appropriate
dynamics and tempo.

4PR Respond appropriately to The student will be able to respond and perform accordingly to Formative: The teacher will observe students and will
the cues of a conductor the cues of the conductor. evaluate their tone and playing in correspondence to
the cues given.

Differentiation Category- (Why does this
student need an accommodation/modification?)
Student A– this student is the only woodwind
instrument placed among a class that only
has students with brass instruments.
Accommodation/Modification
When giving feedback, this student needs specific
attention and comments to things that specifically
pertain to their instrument. This student may also
need extra time to put their instrument together
because their instrument contains more parts.
Rationale (Why is this accommodation/modification
appropriate)?
This student is the only woodwind player in this
class, therefore needs additional attention and
different instructions.
 Student B – this student plays the tuba and This student will be given more time to make This student understands and hears the correct pitch
usually plays notes in the upper octave. physical adjustments to play the pitch in the correct but needs more time to adjust due to physical
octave. reinforcement that needs to be developed.

Lesson Procedures
Lesson Introduction: (AKA warmup, bellwork…in other words, what will be done to review, preview, etc.)
The students will enter the room, get their materials ready for the day and the teacher will review what was accomplished in the last class and what will be
worked on in today’s class. Take attendance, if needed.

Lesson Procedures: (Provide a detailed list of steps that you will take to implement this lesson. Think about opportunities for guided practice,
independent practice, modeling, checking for understanding, etc.)

1. Lesson Introduction (2-3 min)

a. The students will enter the room, get their materials ready for the day and the teacher will review what was accomplished in the last class and
what will be worked on in today’s class. Take attendance, if needed.

2. Warm Ups (10-15 min)

a. Five note exercise – whole notes 60-70 bpm
i. Student will play and hold their first pitch
1. A drone of the first pitch will be played. Students will hum, sing, and then play and hold the pitch.
2. Student will continue with playing the exercise on their instrument(s).
b. Five note exercise – half notes – 60-70 bpm
c. Five note exercise – on an articulation pattern specified by the teacher – bpm will vary
d. Seven note exercise – whole notes 60-70 bpm
e. Seven note exercise – half notes – 60-70 bpm
f. Seven note exercise – on an articulation pattern specified by the teacher – bpm will vary
g. Physical Warm Up – Students will practices various stretches to physically and mentally get engaged for the class period.

3. Sawmill Creek (20-25 min)

a. Student will rehearse from measures 8-12.
b. Before playing as a group, students will identify the key signature, fingerings/slide positions (if needed), dynamic markings, and note durations.
c. Students will clap and count measures 8-12.
 d. Students will be given 2-3 minutes to “self-practice” measures 8-12.
e. Students will rehearse measures 8-12 and will focus on the following:
i. Honoring the key signature
ii. Using correct fingerings/slide positions/ sticking’s
iii. Practicing appropriate dynamic level
iv. Honoring the correct note durations.

*If time allows students may rehearse Sawmill Creek from measures 1-12 and/or beyond measure 12.

4. Closure (3-5 min)

Closure:
Review sawmill Creek and what will need to be practiced for next rehearsal.

Homework/Extension Activities:
Practice Sawmill Creek measures 8-12. Practice Aura Lee for next rehearsal (the whole piece).
 Lesson Plan 2: 6th Grade
Name: Sarah Bishop Date(s): 4/1/2018

4/2/2018

Lesson Title: Rhythms and note names Unit Title: Concert Preparation (Sawmill Creek) & (Aura Lee)

Student Materials: Music (Standards of Excellence, page 20 Sawmill Creek) (Aura Lee), scale sheet, instrument, music stand, and pencil.

Teacher Materials: Lesson plan, baton, scores of music (Sawmill Creek) (Aura Lee), Standards of Excellence teacher edition, Smart Board, internet connection,
Power Point program, cell phone, pencil, and pen.

Standards Objectives (including at least one related to academic Assessment (Formative and/or Summative)
language)
1PR Independently or The student will be able to perform their instruments and will Formative: The teacher will observe the students
collaboratively, perform with demonstrate proper playing technique and posture. understanding of correct posture by observing
good posture and breathe students when they play their instrument.
control a varied repertoire of
music representing diverse
cultures with appropriate
dynamics and tempo.

4PR Respond appropriately to The student will be able to respond and perform accordingly to Formative: The teacher will observe students and will
the cues of a conductor the cues of the conductor. evaluate their tone and playing in correspondence to
the cues given.

Lesson Procedures
Lesson Introduction: (AKA warmup, bellwork…in other words, what will be done to review, preview, etc.)
The students will enter the room, get their materials ready for the day and the teacher will review what was accomplished in the last class and what will be
worked on in today’s class. Take attendance, if needed.
Lesson Procedures: (Provide a detailed list of steps that you will take to implement this lesson. Think about opportunities for guided practice,
independent practice, modeling, checking for understanding, etc.)

1. Lesson Introduction (2-3 min)

a. The students will enter the room, get their materials ready for the day and the teacher will review what was accomplished in the last class and
what will be worked on in today’s class. Take attendance, if needed.

2. Warm Ups (10-15 min)

a. Five note exercise – whole notes 60-70 bpm
i. Student will play and hold their first pitch
1. A drone of the first pitch will be played. Students will hum, sing, and then play and hold the pitch.
2. Student will continue with playing the exercise on their instrument(s).
b. Five note exercise – half notes – 60-70 bpm
c. Five note exercise – on an articulation pattern specified by the teacher – bpm will vary
d. Seven note exercise – whole notes 60-70 bpm
e. Seven note exercise – half notes – 60-70 bpm
f. Seven note exercise – on an articulation pattern specified by the teacher – bpm will vary
g. Physical Warm Up – Students will practices various stretches to physically and mentally get engaged for the class period.

3. Aura Lee (20-25 min)

a. Student will rehearse from measures 1-end.
b. Before playing as a group, students will identify the key signature, fingerings/slide positions (if needed), dynamic markings, and note durations.
c. Students will clap and count measures 1-end.
d. Students will be given 2-3 minutes to “self-practice” Aura Lee.
e. Students will rehearse measures 1-end and will focus on the following:
i. Honoring the key signature
ii. Using correct fingerings/slide positions/ sticking’s
iii. Practicing appropriate dynamic level
1. Listening for the melodic line
iv. Honoring the correct note durations

4. Closure (3-5 min)

Closure:
Review Aura Lee and what will need to be practiced for next rehearsal.

Homework/Extension Activities:
Practice Aura Lee and Sawmill Creek measures 3-12.

Lesson Plan 3: 6th Grade

Name: Sarah Bishop Date(s): 4/3/2018

Lesson Title: Rhythms and note names Unit Title: Concert Preparation (Sawmill Creek) & (Aura Lee)

Student Materials: Music (Standards of Excellence, page 20 Sawmill Creek) (Aura Lee), scale sheet, instrument, music stand, and pencil.

Teacher Materials: Lesson plan, baton, scores of music (Sawmill Creek) (Aura Lee), Standards of Excellence teacher edition, Smart Board, internet connection,
Power Point program, cell phone, pencil, and pen.
 Standards Objectives (including at least one related to academic Assessment (Formative and/or Summative)
language)
1PR Independently or The student will be able to perform their instruments and will Formative: The teacher will observe the students
collaboratively, perform with demonstrate proper playing technique and posture. understanding of correct posture by observing
good posture and breathe students when they play their instrument.
control a varied repertoire of
music representing diverse
cultures with appropriate
dynamics and tempo.

4PR Respond appropriately to
the cues of a conductor
2RE Reflect on a variety of live
or recorded music
performances.
The student will be able to respond and perform accordingly to
the cues of the conductor.
The student will be able to give effective feedback on multiple
recordings of music that the teacher has provided for the
students to listen to. The student will be able to identify both
good practices and must identify areas of improvement.
Formative: The teacher will observe students and will
evaluate their tone and playing in correspondence to
the cues given.
Formative: The teacher will observe and will evaluate
the responses of students. The teacher will specifically
evaluate the students ability to provide both good
practices and areas of improvement they see in the
video(s) recordings.

Lesson Procedures
Lesson Introduction: (AKA warmup, bellwork…in other words, what will be done to review, preview, etc.)
The students will enter the room, get their materials ready for the day and the teacher will review what was accomplished in the last class and what will be
worked on in today’s class. Take attendance, if needed.

Lesson Procedures: (Provide a detailed list of steps that you will take to implement this lesson. Think about opportunities for guided practice,
independent practice, modeling, checking for understanding, etc.)

1. Lesson Introduction (2-3 min)

a. The students will enter the room, get their materials ready for the day and the teacher will review what was accomplished in the last class and
what will be worked on in today’s class. Take attendance, if needed.

2. Warm Ups (10-15 min)

 a. Five note exercise – whole notes 60-70 bpm
i. Student will play and hold their first pitch
1. A drone of the first pitch will be played. Students will hum, sing, and then play and hold the pitch.
2. Student will continue with playing the exercise on their instrument(s).
b. Five note exercise – half notes – 60-70 bpm
c. Five note exercise – on an articulation pattern specified by the teacher – bpm will vary
d. Seven note exercise – whole notes 60-70 bpm
e. Seven note exercise – half notes – 60-70 bpm
f. Seven note exercise – on an articulation pattern specified by the teacher – bpm will vary
g. Physical Warm Up – Students will practices various stretches to physically and mentally get engaged for the class period.

3. Aura Lee (20-25 min)

a. Student will rehearse from measures 1-end.
b. Before playing as a group, students will identify the key signature, fingerings/slide positions (if needed), dynamic markings, and note durations.
c. Students will clap and count measures 1-end.
d. Students will be given 2-3 minutes to “self-practice” Aura Lee.
e. Students will rehearse measures 1-end and will focus on the following:
i. Honoring the key signature
ii. Using correct fingerings/slide positions/ sticking’s
iii. Practicing appropriate dynamic level
1. Listening for the melodic line
iv. Honoring the correct note durations

OR

4. Sawmill Creek (20-25 min)

a. Student will rehearse from measures TBD.
b. Before playing as a group, students will identify the key signature, fingerings/slide positions (if needed), dynamic markings, and note durations.
c. Students will clap and count measures 1-end.
d. Students will be given 2-3 minutes to “self-practice” Aura Lee.
e. Students will rehearse measures TBD and will focus on the following:
i. Honoring the key signature
ii. Using correct fingerings/slide positions/ sticking’s
 iii. Practicing appropriate dynamic level
iv. Honoring the correct note durations

5. Listening to Recordings (5-6 min)

a. Students will listen to various recordings of Sawmill Creek and will identify both positive elements and areas of improvement that could be
practiced.
b. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZVSi7YVdxI
c. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMgao4xa9P8

6. Closure (3-5 min)

Closure:
Review Aura Lee and/or Sawmill Creek and what will need to be practiced for next rehearsal.

Homework/Extension Activities:
Practice Aura Lee and Sawmill Creek measures TBD.

Closure:
Review Sawmill Creek and Aura Lee and discuss what will need to be practiced for next rehearsal.

Homework/Extension Activities:
Practice Aura Lee and Sawmill Creek over the weekend.

-Focus on phrasing (try playing it through with no stopping).