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Looking to use Middle School Lesson 38 in your Middle School classroom?

While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Expression

Learning Modules

Middle School Lesson 38

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Concepts(s):
ExpressionGrades(s):
Middle School
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Introduction

In this lesson, you will:

  1. Complete a Genre Listening Activity
  2. Listen to “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
  3. Listen to “Barracuda” by Heart
  4. Listen to “Take the A Train” by Duke Ellington
  5. Listen to “The Wellerman” – From TikTok to Epic Remix
  6. Listen to “Beethoven’s 5th” by Line Riders
  7. Listen to “Rattlin’ Bog” by Drops of Green
  8. Listen to “Achy Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus
  9. Listen to “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
  10. Listen to the “The Fresh Prince of Belair” theme song
  11. Listen to “Hear That Guitar Ring” by Powder Blues
  12. Listen to “Bonito y sabroso” by Benny More
  13. Listen to “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash
  14. Listen to “Take on Me” sung by a-ha
  15. Listen to “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees
  16. Listen to “Satisfied” a song clip from “Hamilton”

Extensions

Musicplay is a menu. The teacher is not expected to teach every song or activity. Choose the songs and activities from the list that will best fit your schedule and the needs of your students.

Objectives

  • I can listen and respond to musical examples in a wide variety of styles and genres.
  • I can discuss personal preferences for music and their reasons for preferences.
  • I can categorize musical examples by genre or style.