ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (3) 2 :

2) Generate musical ideas (such as rhythms and melodies) within a given tonality and/or meter.

Example: Perform rhythmic accompaniments using pitched instruments or body percussion.

[ARTS] MUS (3) 3 :

3) Demonstrate selected musical ideas for a simple improvisation or composition to express intent and describe connection to a specific purpose and context.

Students will create a sound story using a children's book, Punk Farm, by Jarrett J. Krosoczka.  They will choose rhythm instruments that complement the important words in the book.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (3) 6 :

6) Present the final version of personally created music to others and describe its expressive intent.

[ARTS] MUS (3) 3 :

3) Demonstrate selected musical ideas for a simple improvisation or composition to express intent and describe connection to a specific purpose and context.

Students will compose a song in rondo form. They will collaborate with a group of peers in the creating of the song. They will then perform the song for their class.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.