ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (3) 7 :

7) Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, purpose, and context.

[ARTS] MUS (4) 7 :

7) Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, context, and technical skill.

[ARTS] MUS (5) 7 :

7) Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, and context, as well as their own and others' technical skill.

Students will brainstorm songs learned from a friend, family, or classmate.  They will discuss how music can be used for celebrations. Students will research a traditional song from a different country.  

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (3) 7 :

7) Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, purpose, and context.

[ARTS] MUS (4) 7 :

7) Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, context, and technical skill.

[ARTS] MUS (5) 7 :

7) Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, and context, as well as their own and others' technical skill.

Students will identify Chinese instruments and perform a lullaby.  They will learn about Chinese musical elements, such as programmatic music and pentatonic scale.  The lesson includes four sections.