Middle School Lesson 25 – History of Jazz
Teaching Procedures
Review "Five Four Groove" - Improvise
Song Used: Five Four Groove
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
Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
Unit Used: History of Jazz
The lesson questions are for discussion or for 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.
Listen to "Mister Magic"
Unit Used: History of Jazz
This is a safeshare 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
Unit Used: History of Jazz
Go over the Jazz History unit final project.
Encourage students to choose a female jazz artist.
The project outline is in supporting resources.
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