ALEX Classroom Resources

ALEX Classroom Resources  
   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (0) 15 :
15) Demonstrate how a specific music concept is used in music.

Example: Respond with purposeful movement to the steady beat of a piece of music.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 16 :
16) Demonstrate and identify how specific music concepts are used in various styles of music for a purpose.

Example: Move in response to repeated phrases music and justify choices made.

[ARTS] MUS (2) 8 :
8) Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts (such as tonality and meter) in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

Example: Respond with purposeful movement to reflect the tonality of a piece of music.

[ARTS] MUS (3) 8 :
8) Demonstrate understanding of the structure in music selected for performance.

[ARTS] MUS (4) 8 :
8) Demonstrate understanding of the formal structure and the rudimentary elements of music in music selected for performance.

Example: Perform music in the jazz style and identify syncopated rhythms.

[ARTS] MUS (5) 8 :
8) Demonstrate understanding of the formal and harmonic structure created by the elements of music in music selected for performance.

Example: Compose music in the jazz style and include syncopated rhythms.

[PE] (0) 1 :
K-1.1) Attempt to hop, gallop, jog, run, slide, skip, jump, and leap while maintaining balance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (1) 1 :
1-1.1) Demonstrate correct form for hopping, galloping, and sliding.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (1) 4 :
1-1.4) Combine locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills in rhythmic activities.

Examples: use rhythm sticks, scarves, ribbons while dancing or marching

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] (2) 1 :
2-1.1) Demonstrate correct form for skipping.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (3) 4 :
3-1.4) Perform teacher- selected and developmentally appropriate dance steps, movement patterns, and rhythmic activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] (4) 1 :
4-1.1) Apply locomotor skills in a variety of individual, partner, and small group activities and dance/ rhythm.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (5) 1 :
5-1.1) Demonstrate correct form of locomotor skills in a variety of individual, partner, and small group activities and dance/ rhythm.

APE accommodation suggestions: Sliding, galloping, jogging, and running - Hand over hand to assist in increasing speed and balance, fast pace walking, shorten distance, peer assistance (sliding - step together step, side to side)

[PE] (5) 4 :
5-1.4) Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

Subject: Arts Education (K - 5), Physical Education (K - 5)
Title: Moving to Tchaikovsky
URL: http://www.keepingscore.org/sites/default/files/lessonplans/KSEd_Moving_to_Tchaikovsky_Sublett.pdf
Description:

Students will use locomotor and non-locomotor movement to identify the form of "Trepak" from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.  They will identify the A section, B section, Interlude, and Coda.  Younger students will identify same and different.     



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (3) 8 :
8) Demonstrate understanding of the structure in music selected for performance.

Subject: Arts Education (3)
Title: Musical Mapping - First and Second Endings
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/3-Musical-Mapping
Description:

The teacher will hang music symbol road signs around the room.  Students will follow the road signs and sing a song with first and second endings.  Students will identify first and second endings in sheet music and follow the music symbols in printed music.  A demonstration video is provided. 



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (3) 8 :
8) Demonstrate understanding of the structure in music selected for performance.

Subject: Arts Education (3)
Title: Staff Hopscotch - Letter Names
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/3-Staff-Hopscotch
Description:

Students will identify letter names of lines and spaces using a floor staff. Video demonstrations are provided. 



   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (2) 12 :
12) Identify, rehearse, and apply strategies to address interpretive, performance, and technical challenges of music.

[ARTS] MUS (3) 8 :
8) Demonstrate understanding of the structure in music selected for performance.

Subject: Arts Education (2 - 3)
Title: Around the Room Mystery
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/2-Around-the-Room-Mystery
Description:

Students will sing a well-known classroom round.  They will identify each phrase and label them with letters (A, B, C, D).  They will practice singing the phrases out of order as a class.  Students will create a new form and perform the song. Video demonstrations are provided. 



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