Middle School Lesson 24 – History of Jazz
Teaching Procedures
Play along with rhythms in 5/4 meter - clap or play
Choose how to perform the rhythms.
Use body percussion or instruments.
Review "Five Four Groove" - improvise
Sing the song "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.
Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
The lesson questions are for discussion or for students to answer after the Miles Davis video.
The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.
Listen to"So What"
This is a YouTube link to "So What".
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "So What".
Discuss the listening assessment questions with the students or have students complete the worksheet.
Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
The lesson questions are for discussion or for students to answer after the video.
The listening questions are to be discussed or answered after the listening example.
Listen to "Giant Steps"
This is a YouTube link to "Giant Steps".
If the link doesn't work, search internet for "Giant Steps".
Discuss the listening assessment questions with the students or have students complete the worksheet.