https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j en-us 2017-01-18 19:31:59 UTC 2017-01-24 20:03:35 UTC hello@padlet.com caleb_ford https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/147930759 I can:
- define the orchestra
- sing with others
- identify challenges in music for performance

EQ:  "Why doe the orchestra  need different families with their own timbre (voice)?"

To see what needs the most work, RUN ONLY - 5 min each (20 min total)
Sing! 
Everything is Awesome!
Best Day
Shine

Britten's "Young Person's Guide" - FOCUS: STRINGS
play the video in the flipchart (10 min)

use interactive page

Introduce
"Keep Your Head Up"]]> 2017-01-18 19:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/147930759 caleb_ford https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148120108 I can: 
describe strings family
Identify pitches B,A,G on the treble clef
EQ:  Why does the orchestra need different families with their own timbre (voice)?"

Written assessments:  recorder pitches
harmony
canon

Link - up books go out,
1)speak the rhythm of "Simple Gifts" pg 15
2)speak the pitch names of "Simple Gifts" in rhythm

Britten's "Young Person's Guide" - FOCUS: STRINGS
play the video in the flipchart then guide students through 36-38 and 42 of Link-up book
on page 42, go to
http://www.britten100.org/new-to-britten/learning/instruments and distribute pencils

take up pencils and books]]> 2017-01-19 15:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148120108 caleb_ford https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148122780 I can:  define canon
sing so, mi, la, do, re
describe strings family
EQ: Why does the orchestra need different families with their own timbre (voice)?

Britten's "Young Person's Guide" - FOCUS: STRINGS
play the video in the flipchart

Musical Chairs - 15 min
http://www.bethsnotesplus.com.php56-15.dfw3-2.websitetestlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Oh-Wont-You-Sit-Down.png
Assess for so mi la do re

"Auld Lang Syne" verse 2, perform in canon, time permitting, 4 part canon
assess for "can confidently sing in canon"
assess for "can sing melody alone AND with accompaniment]]> 2017-01-19 15:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148122780 caleb_ford https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148393577 I can:  sing with others
connect songs to historical events

EQ:  What role did music play in the Civil Rights movement?  

musical songs!!.....
Try to sing without lyrics & use IP tracks.

1) Woke up this morning
 Kumbaya, Follow the Drinkin' Gourd (sing through quickly without stopping) - 15 min
2)  Lift Every Voice and Sing - 15 min
4) If you Miss Me at the Back of the Bus (girls - harmony).  Play video about James Meredith and discuss meaning of lyrics. - 10 min
If time, work on Kumbaya further....

]]> 2017-01-20 15:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148393577 caleb_ford https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148393638 I can:  name orchestra families
sing so-la-mi
EQ:  
"What is an orchestra?"

Peter and the Wolf (13 min for video) 20 total min 
show slides of different instrument families

Leo and the musical families game (10 min)

Wolf game (10 min) (so-la-mi assessments) - Have a few students sing "We are dancing" before the class joins in. 

Review Treble Clef Island notes... (5 min)]]> 2017-01-20 15:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148393638 caleb_ford https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148393763 I can:
name orchestra families
sing with others
EQ:  "What is an orchestra?"

Sing first:  
1) Review "Be Nice Today" to warm up...
2) Introduce "I Love America"
3) Peter and the Wolf (13 min for video).  15 total min
show slides of different instrument families
4) Big, big Dreams
5) review Elephants have Wrinkles

time permitting....
Review Treble Clef Island notes...]]> 2017-01-20 15:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caleb_ford/u8zwgnq4m77j/wish/148393763