Middle School Lesson 25 – History of Jazz
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North America, Eras in Music
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Play Along with 5/4
- Review “Scoo be Doo Song”
- Review “Five Four Groove” – Improvise
- Learn about Soul, Boss and Fusion
- Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
- Listen to “Mister Magic”
- Jazz Artists Project
Objectives
- I can sing and move to music.
- I can describe soul, boss and fusion.
- I can improvise to music.
Teaching Procedures
Play Along with 5/4
Copy LinkReview "Scoo be Doo Song"
Copy LinkReview "Five Four Groove" - Improvise
Copy LinkSing "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
Copy LinkWatch the video to learn about soul, boss and fusion.
Discuss the questions and/or complete the worksheet
Copy LinkThe 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"
Copy LinkThis 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
Copy LinkGo over the Jazz History unit final project.
Encourage students to choose a female jazz artist.
The project outline is in supporting resources.