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Looking to use Middle School Lesson 4 in your Middle School classroom?

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

Middle School Lesson 4

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Concepts(s):
Beat, Expression
Rhythm(s):
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Introduction

In this lesson you will

  1. Read and play 16th-note rhythms
  2. Create a rhythm composition with 16th notes
  3. Review Jump Grid with “Sky Full of Stars”
  4. Learn the choreography to “Sky Full of Stars”
  5. Sky Full of Stars (Audio Only)
  6. Do Body Percussion Lesson 6
  7. Create and perform your own body percussion sequence
  8. Optional: Read the lyrics of “Song for the Mira” and think about what the song is about
  9. Optional: Complete the questions in the worksheet
  10. Listen to “Song for the Mira” and reflect on the song
  11. Compare performances of the song

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 read and play rhythm patterns.
  • I can perform and create body percussion.
  • I can reflect on a song.