Ms.+Sweet's+Lesson+Plan

Grade 4- November 16th

1.1 creating music; 1.2- singing songs/ playing instruments; 1.3- reading simple notation; 1.4- performing ensemble reading music; 1.5- composing, performing, conducting; 2.1- use instruments to perform and create; 2.2- construct musical instruments; 2.3- technology; 2.4- identify settings where they hear music; 2.5- audience behavior; 2.6- discuss ways music is used by community; 3.1- identify strengths, weaknesses of specific musical works; 3.2- describe music in terms of basic elements;; 3.3- discuss how voice/instruments can alter pitch, loudness, etc.; 3.4 social/psych. functions (scary, sad...); 3.5- how music relates to surroundings; 4.1- identify and perform folk songs; 4.2- identify titles and composers or well known composers; 4.3- identify culture, geographical and historical settings
 * Music Benchmarks:**

a. Use fli-video to videotape students singing the rap.
 * Objectives:**
 * -Students will review the music staff and be able to read simple notation by watching a short video and taking a quiz using the smart board.**
 * -Students will analyze vocabulary from the lesson and work together in determining the definition.**
 * -Students will verbally identify strengths and weaknesses of the flip video of Thanksgiving Rap.**
 * Materials: Smart board, flip video, lap top, website**
 * New Learning:**
 * 1.** Gator Gathering song: "Thanksgiving Rap"

2. Review music staff: http//www.brainpopjr.com/artsandtechnology/music/musicalalphabet/ a. Watch BrainPop- Annie and Mobie b.Take quiz c.Analyze the vocabulary: clef, musical note, staff, grand staff, pitch

3.If there is time at the end we will review the video of Thanksgiving Rap. a. Students will verbally identify strengths and weaknesses of the song.


 * Assessment:**
 * -Evaluation & Assessment (monitoring and giving feedback)**
 * -Holistic (use of rubric)**
 * -Authentic (hands on)**
 * -Parallel (sample talks, scaffolding, reading or writing short response)**
 * Lifeskills:** integrity, inititative, flexibility, perseverance, organization, sense of humor, effort, common sense, problem-solving, responsibilty, patience, friendship, curiosity, cooperation, caring, courage, and pride.


 * Lifelong Guidelines:** trustworthiness, truthfulness, active listening, no put-downs, and personal