Grade 5 Lesson 25 – History of Jazz Project
Teaching Procedures
Play Along with 5/4.
Listen and echo the rhythms.
Review "FIve Four Groove" - Improvise.
Sing "Five Four Groove".
As students gain confidence with the song, it will be fun to have students create their own syllables.
Create movement to go with the song.
Learn about Soul, Boss and Fusion.
Watch the video to learn about Soul, Boss, and Fusion.
Discuss The Questions and/or Complete The Worksheet.
The lesson questions are for discussion or students to answer after the Soul, Bossa Nova, fusion & Smooth Jazz video.
The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.
YouTube link to "Mister Magic".
This is a YouTube link to "Mister Magic".
If the link doesn't work for you google, "Mister Magic".
Discuss the listening assessment questions with the students or have students complete the worksheet.
Jazz Artists Project
Go over the jazz history unit final project.
Encourage students to choose a female jazz artist.
The project outline is in supporting resources.
