Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Weeks of 5/7 to 5/18

May 7 – May 18 (2) 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener Kindergarten Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. – 1, 6 Rehearse Graduation Songs First Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic songs in the book Everybody Ought to Know pg. 240 CD 6-39 Start – Develop – Close Obj. Discover nature with our senses N.S. 1 All around the Maypole pg. 247 CD 6-43 Summer’s Come to town pgs. 248-249 CD 6-44 Li’l Liza Jane pgs. 146-147 CD 4-2 Big Beautiful Planet pgs. 154-155 CD 4-11 Listen to the Water pgs. 156-157 CD 4-13 Start – Develop – Close Second Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – sing the Patriotic songs in the book Oh Freedom pg. 195 CD 6-30 Start – Develop – Close Obj. Be able to identify a melody pattern from notation N.S 1 Mission Control pgs. 156-157 CD 5-15 The Martian Hop CD 5-16 San Severino pgs. 158-159 CD 5-17 Working Together pgs. 160-161 CD 5-18 Start – Develop - Close Third Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. National Standards – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book Yankee Doodle pg. 150 CD 5-21 If I only had a Brain pgs. 158-159 CD 5-28 Never Smile at a Crocodile pgs. 154-155 Cd 5-25 I Know an Old Lady pgs. 152-153 CD 5-23 Start – Develop - Close Fourth Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. N.S. 1, 6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book You’re a grand Old Flag pgs. 200,201 CD 8-12 Texas, Our Texas pgs. 204-205 CD 8-15 I ride an Old Paint pgs. 160-161 CD 6-19 Windy Old Weather pgs. 134-135 CD 5-25 The Whale pgs. 136-137 CD 5-28 Start – Develop - Close Fifth Grade Obj. Show steady beat through movement and playing percussion instruments N.S. 1,4 I Shall Sing pgs. 138-139 CD 6-10 Celebration pg. 138 CD 6-12 One Moment in Time pgs. 140-141 CD 6-13 Sunny Day pgs. 148-149 CD 6-18 Down By the Riverside pgs. 152-153 CD 6-22 This Little Light of Mine pg. 152 CD 6-23 Start – Develop - Close Sixth Grade Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs.N.S. 1, 6 North Schuylkill Alma Mater (3 verses) Hold Onto the Memories National Anthem (1 verse) Red and Blue Band- Continue to work on all music for the concert and out of the lesson book. Remember to practice every day.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Weeks of April 23 to May 4, 2012 April 23 – May 4 (2) 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener Kindergarten Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. – 1, 6 Rehearse Graduation Songs First Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic songs in the book America pg. 238 CD 6-36 Flags will Fly pg. 239 CD 6-37 The Footlifter pg. 239 CD 6-38 Everybody Ought to Know pg. 240 CD 6-39 Start – Develop - Close Second Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – sing the Patriotic songs in the book America and God Bless America pg. 154 CD 5-13,14 Yankee Doodle pgs. 198-199 CD 6-35 America I hear you singing pg. 201 CD 6-37 Oh Freedom pg. 195 CD 6-30 Start – Develop – Close Third Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. National Standards – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book America pg. 184 CD 6-21 America the Beautiful pg. 185 CD 6-22 Yankee Doodle pg. 150 CD 5-21 Start – Develop - Close Fourth Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. N.S. 1, 6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book America the Beautiful pgs. 194-195 CD 8-5,6 We shall overcome pg. 199 CD 8-9 The Stars and Stripes Forever pgs. 120,121 CD 5-12,13 You’re a grand Old Flag pgs. 200,201 CD 8-12 Start – Develop - Close Fifth Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. N.S. 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book Battle Cry of freedom pgs. 196-197 CD 8-20 Battle Hymn of the Republic pgs. 226,227 CD 10-1 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing pgs. 228,229 CD 10-2 When Johnny Comes Marching Home pgs. 324,325 CD 12-29 Sixth Grade Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs.N.S. 1, 6 North Schuylkill Alma Mater (3 verses) Hold Onto the Memories National Anthem (1 verse) Red and Blue Band - Practice all of your lesson materials for the concert every day!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Week of 4/16 - 4/20

April 16-20 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. – 1, 2
Rehearse Graduation Songs
First Grade
Obj. Respond to the movement cues of lyrics, moving on the beat. N.S. – 1, 2
Join in the game Pg. 129 CD 3-22
Start – Develop – Close
Sorida Pg. 140 CD 3-30
Start-Develop – Close
My Mama’s Calling Me Pg. 142 CD 3-33
Second Grade
Obj. Understand music that originated with African American Peopk. N.S. - 1
My Father’s House Pg.102-103 CD 3-34
Start- Develop – Close
Good Mornin’ Blues pgs.104-105 CD3-36
Start-Develop-Close
Third Grade
Obj. Create Harmony by singing a round. National Standards – 1,3
Finish Recorder
Students will Discuss Melody and Harmony
Make New Friends Pg. 48 Cd 2-21/2-22
Tender Shepherd Pg. 49 CD 2-23
Start-Develop-Close
Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing songs from around the world. Folk Music. N.S. 1, 6,7
Leron, Leron page 188-189 CD 7-29
Start-Develop-Close
Shri Ram, Jai Ram page 190-191 CD 7-30
Fifth Grade
Obj. Determine form N.S. 1,6
The Voices of Pride pgs. 220-221 CD 9-17
Start-Develop-Close
Obj. Compare 2 performances of our national anthem NS 1,6
The Star Spangled Banner pgs. 222-223 CD 9-19,20
Start-Develop-Close


Sixth Grade
Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs.N.S. 1, 6
North Schuylkill Alma Mater
National Anthem
6th grade graduation song

Red and Blue Band: Continue to work on music for the spring band concert. Remember to practice every day!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Weeks of 4/2 through 4/13

April 2- April 13 2012 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Recognize and perform movements to a steady beat N.S. – 1
Miss Susie Anna Sue pg. 210 CD 5-18
Start – Develop – Close
Walk Along, John pg. 212 CD 5-20
Start – Develop - Close
First Grade
Obj. Create Sound effects to accompany movement. N.S. – 1, 2
Spaceworms Pg. 184-185 CD 5-4/5-6
Start – Develop – Close
Dona Maria Pg 188 CD 5-7
Start – Develop – Close
Pony Trot Pg 189 CD 5-10
Start – Develp - Close
Second Grade
Obj. Move to and feel recurring strong beats N.S. - 1
Come Sailing with ME Pg.124-125 CD 4-16
Start- Develop – Close
The Crocodile pgs.126-127 CD4-18
Start-Develop-Close



Third Grade
Obj. Review notes and rhythms introduced in music. National Standards – 1,3
Continue Recorder Lessons
Lesson #6 on page 7.
Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing songs from around the world. Folk Music. N.S. 1, 6,7
Bamboo Flute page 184-185 CD 7-26
Start – Develop – Close
Sakura pg. – 186-197 CD 7-27
Start – Develop - Close
Fifth Grade
Obj. Create a piece that shows contrasts in the melodic rhythm. N.S. 1,6
Somewhere out there pages 158-159 CD 7-4
Start – Develop – Close
Under the Sea pgs 160-163 CD 7-6
Start – Develop - Close


Sixth Grade
Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. 1, 6
North Schuylkill Alma Mater
National Anthem
Listen to the possible songs for sixth grade graduation.

Red and Blue Bands: Keep working on all songs for the spring concert. Remember to practice every day and don't forget to come to your weekly lesson and band rehearsals!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Week of 3/26 to 3/30

March 26-30 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Perceive and respond to loud and soft sounds N.S. – 1, 2
Stamping Land pg. 204 CD 5-10
Start- Develop- Close
If You’re Happy pg. 206 CD 5-13
Start – Develop- Close
First Grade
Obj. Respond to the movement cues of lyrics, moving on the beat. N.S. – 1, 2
All around the Kitchen Pg. 122 CD 3-16
Start – Develop – Close
Steady Beat Activity with Toaster Time Poem
What shall we Do? Pg. 128 CD 3-19
Start-Develop - Close
Second Grade
Obj. Hear a Short-Short Long Rhythmic Patterns. N.S. - 1
Polka Pg.94-95 CD 3-25
Start- Develop – Close
Hear the Rooster Crowing pgs.96-97 CD3-27
Start-Develop-Close

Third Grade
Obj. Create Harmony by singing ostinatos. National Standards – 1,3
Students will Discuss Melody and Harmony
The Wheel of the Water Pg. 44-45 Cd 2-20
Start-Develp-Close
Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing songs from around the world. Folk Music. N.S. 1, 6,7
Hear the Rooster Crowing Pg. 180-181 CD 7-21/22
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
The Cowpoke page 182-183 CD 7-23
Start-Develop-Close
Bamboo Flute page 184-185 CD 7-26 (IF TIME PERMITS)
Fifth Grade
Obj. Demonstrate meter by conducting 3 and 4 N.S. 1,6
America pg. 224 CD 9-21
America, The Beautiful pg. 225 CD 9-22
Start-Develop-Close



Sixth Grade
Obj. Sing in 2 part harmony.N.S. 1, 6
Abraham, Martin and John pg. 188 CD 8-2
Start-Develop-Close
Obj. Sing an African American Spiritual using call and response NS 1,6
Free At Last pg. 190 CD 8-5
Start-Develop-Close

Band- Practice your lesson material and concert music!

Friday, March 9, 2012

March 12th to March 23rd

March 12-16 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Recognize sounds that vary in volume. – Experience question and answer style in a song. Nat. Standard - 1
The Old Gray Cat Pg. 140 CD 3-35
Start – Develop – Close - Assess
Willoughby, Wallaby, Woo Pg. 155 CD 4-4
Start – Develop – Close – Assess on Performance
First Grade
Obj. Recognize and respond to repeated tones from aural and visual examples. N.S. 1, 5
John the Rabbit Pg.98 CD 2-40
Start- Develop – Close
Discuss Ta and Tee Tee.
Bee Bee, Bumble Bee Pg. 254
Listen to Chant – Write ta and tee tee’s on board – say note words – say chant words. Move to the beat of the chant
Second Grade
Obj. Recognize a repeated pattern in a melody and add a vocal ostinato as accompaniment.. Nat. Standard 1,3,5
Little Wheel A-Turnin’ Pg.67 CD 2-32
Start- Develop - Close
Abiyoyo Pg. 70 CD 3-1 / 3-2
Start – Develop

Third Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.
Fourth Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.
Fifth Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.
Sixth Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.


Red and Blue Band: Continue to work on all assigned lesson and spring band music. There will be band rehearsal this week!

March 19-23 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Recognize and show the steady beat through movement N.S. – 1, 2
A good Old Happy Song Pg. 188 CD 4-44
Start – Develop – Close – Instruments – Mother Goose Bounce
Rock ‘Round the Mulberry Bush Pg. 190 CD 4-46
Start – Develop - Close

First Grade
Obj. Perform movements and vocal sounds to suggest the words of a song N.S. – 1, 2
Time to Sing Pg. 118 CD 3-12
Start – Develop - Close
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho Pg. 120 CD 3-15
Start-Develop - Close
Sing Solfeggio Syllables
Second Grade
Obj. Perform Repeated Rhythmic Patterns. N.S. - 1
Chatter with the Angels Pg.92-93 CD 3-24
Start- Develop – Close
Also use as a step-leap-repeat lesson
Assessment number 7 Pg91-a
Third Grade
Finish Recorder with Lesson 5 on page 6.
Obj. Add Harmony to a song – two different ways National Standards – 1,3
Students will Discuss Melody and Harmony
America two ways – Brother John Pg. 40-41 Cd 2-13, 2-14
Fourth Grade
Obj. Accompany a Korean folk son with drum ostinatos. N.S. 1, 6,7
Bluebells Pg. 172-173 CD 7-9,10,11
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
The Alligator page 176-177 CD 7-15
Fifth Grade
Obj. Compare two work songs N.S. 1,6
Drill, Ye Tarriers Pg. 212-213 CD 9-12/13
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
John Henry Pg. 214-215 CD 9-14
Start – Develop - close

Sixth Grade
Obj. Experience harmony through the use of Canons and Rounds. N.S. 1, 6
Catch A Falling Star pgs. 38-39 CD 2-7
Symphony No. 1 pgs. 38-39 CD 2-8
Start-Develop-Close
Yibane Amenu pg. 40 CD 2-9
Sing to the Lord pg. 41 CD 2-10
Start- Develop- Close

Red and Blue Band: Continue to work on all assigned lesson and spring concert music. Don't forget about lessons and band rehearsals!

Monday, February 6, 2012

2/27 to 3/9

Feb. 27- March 2 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener
March 5-9
Kindergarten
Obj. Use the voice to imitate animal sounds in creating a sound story.
Who has the Penny Pg. 159 CD 4-9
Start – Develop – Close – Singing Grade for Solo
Hickory, Dickory, Dock Pg. 160 CD 4-10
Obj. Create Sound effects and movements to accompany a song. N.S. - 1
The Bus Pg. 162 CD 4-11
Start – Develop – Close - Instruments
Pop! Goes the Weasel Pg. 164-165 CD 4-12
Start – Develop - Close
First Grade
Obj. Perceive the effect of accompaniment and no accompaniment. N.S. - 1
One More River Pg. 104-105 CD 3-4
Start – Develop
Come, Firefly Pg. 106 CD 3-5
Start-Develop
On a Log, Mister Frog Pg. 274 CD 7-16
Listen, Sing, Tap Beat, Tap Rhythm – find the Ta and Tee Tee on the board.
Obj. Identify and perform a rhythm pattern in a song N.S. – 1, 2
Skip to My Lou Pg. 108 CD 3-6
Start – Develop - Close
Caught a Rabbit Pg. 110 CD 3-7
Start-Develop
Bingo Pg. 111 CD 3-9
Second Grade
Obj. Create and Accomp. For a song. Nat. Standard 1,3,5
Mama Paquita Pg.72 CD 3-4
Start- Develop - Close
If all the Raindrops Pg. 77 CD 3-7
Start – Develop
Obj. be able to create phrase-length movements that help tell a story. N.S. - 1
Hawaiian Rainbows Pg.78 - 79 CD 3-10
Start- Develop – Close
Don Alfonso Pg. 84 - 85 CD 3-15/16
Start – Develop – Dalcroze Moving
What do you Hear? 5 – Phrases pg 85 CD 3-17
Third Grade
Obj. Students will gain a better understanding of the recorder and how it is played. National Standards 6
1)Playing test on “G” Hot Cross Buns
Introduce Lesson 4, practice and go over.
2)Review Lesson 3 assignment from last week.



Fourth Grade
Obj. Recognize differences in performance style by listening to two versions of a familiar song. N.S. 1, 6,7
Oh, Susanna Pg. 172-173 CD 7-9,10,11
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
What do you hear? 10 – Mood page 173 CD 7-1
Obj. Recognize the melodies of familiar themes
Grand Canyon Suite pgs. 162-163 CD 6-20,21
Start – Develop – Close - Listening
Fifth Grade
Obj. Analyze the expressive elements in two songs that contrast in mood and content N.S. 1,6
Turn, Turn, Turn – Pg. 206-207 CD 9-7
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
Obj. Understand a song with a social message. N. S. 1
Blowin in the Wind pgs. 200-201 CD 8-24
Start- Develop- Close- Listening
Sixth Grade
Obj. recognize and compare different characteristics of singing. N.S. 1, 6
Now Let Me Fly Pg. 80 – 81 CD 3-25
Start – Develop – Close
Peace Like a River Pg. 82-83 CD 3-27
Start – Develop – Close
Obj. Identify a Call and Response song N.S. 1, 6
Long John pg. 84 CD 4-2
We Are the World CD 1-1
Start- Develop- Close- Listening
Obj. Distinguish the difference between solo and group playing. N.S. 1, 6
Violin Sonata in G Minor CD 4-3
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik CD 4-4
Peace Like a River CD 3-27


Red and Blue Bands- Practice your band music for the spring concert!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

2/2 until 2/24

Feb 2 -8 Days 1-5 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener
February 9-15 Days 1-5
February 16-24 Days 1-5
Kindergarten
Obj. Create movements to dramatize the words of a song. Respond to the expressive qualities of a song. Perform a dramatic play. National Objective: 1, 6
Finish all nursery songs.
1)Students will perform the mother goose play on pages 124-127 – all previously taught songs will be sung, all parts will be acted out by the class members.
Obj. Recognize sounds that vary in volume. – Experience question and answer style in a song.
2) Little and Lots Pg. 108 CD 3-11
Start – Develop – Close – Assess
My Valentine Pg. 110 CD 3-12
Start – Develop – Close – Sing in the style of call response using solo techniques.
If time permits we will sing songs from the files.
Students will identify music symbols on a coloring sheet and color accordingly.
First Grade
Obj. Explore using the high and low voices. National Objective: 1
1)Mos Mos Pg. 55 CD 2-2
Start- Develop – Close
Bye’m Bye Pg. 56 CD 2-3/2-4
Obj. Use a variety of dynamic levels in expressive singing.
2) Mail Myself to You Pg.234 CD 6-34 Kid’s book page 64
Start- Develop – Close
Love Somebody Pg. 236 CD 6-35
Start – Develop – Close
Skinnamarink Pg. 170 CD 4-24
Start – Develop - Close
Students will identify music symbols on a coloring sheet and color accordingly
Second Grade
Obj. Be able to identify and play a short-short-long rhythm pattern. National Objective: 1
1) Old John Braddelum Pgs.40+41 CD 2-3
Start – Develop – Close
Obj. Feel and perform meter in 2. Perform as a solo for their classmates.
2) Somebody Loves Me page 251
Valentine pg 197
Best Friends pg 116

Third Grade
Obj. Students will gain a better understanding of the recorder and how it is played. National Standards 6
1) Distribute Recorders to all Classes – Introduce Lesson Number 1
2) Play Lesson Number 1 together as a class and play the “B” individually. Assign Lesson Number 2
3) Play Lesson Number 2 individual, in groups, and as a class. Assign Lesson Number 3 –

During all classes on all weeks constant review of the Preliminary Lesson Vocabulary!!!




Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing Solo parts in tune and on time National Standards – 1and 2
1) Cape Cod Shantey Cd 6-17 Pg 156-157
Students will finish creating their own verses to this shanty tune. They will perform them for their classmates.
2)Git Along Little Doggies CD 6-18 Pg 158-159
Start – Develop – Close Assess on Percussion part playing
Fifth Grade
Obj. Create and perform their own piece of music
Students will write a song pertaining to valentine’s day or winter in general.
After thorough writing they will perform their song for their classmates.
Sixth Grade
Obj. Become aware of tradition of dance in many cultures. Perform 2 dances from different cultures
Finish Band unit pgs. 154-155A with WDYH on pg. 155A
Kelo aba w’ye Pg 157 CD 6-20/6-21 Steps on Pg. 342
Samoan Coconut Pg 157 CD 6-24/6-25 Steps on Pg. 343
Obj. Become aware of and perform a Russian dance style
Troika Pg 160 CD 6-22/6-23 Steps on Pg. 340
Obj. Become aware of and perform an American dance style
Country Style Pg 160 CD 7-4/7-5 Steps on Pg. 340

Red and Blue Band: Work on assigned lesson material as well as all music for the spring concert. Practice every day!

Friday, January 13, 2012

1/19 to 2/1

January 19-24 Days 1-5 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
January 25- February 1 Days 1-5
Kindergarten
1) Obj. Create movements to dramatize the words of a song. Respond to the expressive qualities of a song
National Objective: 1, 6
Jack and Jill Pg. 127 CD 3-25
Start – Develop – Close – Assess
London Bridge Pg. 128 CD 3-26
Start – Develop – Close
Higglety, Pigglety, Pop Pg. 122 CD3-22
Mother Goose Land – This Little Pig, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Three Blind Mice
2)Obj. Apply dramatization skills in a play.
National Objective: 1, 6
REVIEW – Higglety, Jack, London, and Rhymes.
Add – Farmer in the Dell. – CD 3-24
Assign pats to each student. They will act out/sing and perform the mother goose play.
First Grade
1) Obj. Develop awareness of strong-weak patterns through chants National Objective: 1
Oliver Twist Pg. 44
Start- Develop – Close
Bluebird/Engine Engine/Apple Tree Pg. 252-253 CD 6-45/7-1/7-2
Start – Develop – Close


2) Obj. Explore using the high and low voices. National Objective: 1
Mos Mos Pg. 55 CD 2-2
Start- Develop – Close
Bye’m Bye Pg. 56 CD 2-3/2-4
Second Grade
1) Obj. Be able keep a steady beat by using a bean bag. National Objective: 1
One, Two, Three, Alary Pgs.30+31 CD 1-29
Listen to the song. Feel the beat. Sing the song. Toss bean bags with a partner to the beat.
Waddaly Atcha Pgs 34+35 CD 1-32
Start – Develop – if time then Close activity Assess on ability to keep the steady beat.
2)Obj. Be able to identify and play a short-short-long rhythm pattern. National Objective: 1
Old John Braddelum Pgs.40+41 CD 2-3
Start – Develop – Close
Third Grade
Obj. Students will gain a better understanding of the recorder and how it is played. National Standards 6
Note Review – Rhythm Review – Reading the Staff – Bar Lines – Etc. Preparing for receiving our Recorders.





Fourth Grade

1) Obj. Sing Solo parts in tune and on time National Standards – 1and 2
Rio Grande Cd 6-16 Pg 154-155
Start – Develop – Close
Have students sing solos for points
2) Git Along Little Doggies CD 6-18 Pg 158-159
Start – Develop – Close Assess on Percussion part playing
Fifth Grade
1) Obj. Perform even and uneven rhythm patterns. National Objective: 1,2,9
The Wandering Bird pg. 180-181 CD 8-4/8-5
Start – Develop – Close – Assess– Grade on Group Performance of Percussion part.
2) Obj. Create a performance of a song.
Ye Jaliya Da pg. 182-183 CD 8-4/8-8
Start – Develop – Close – Learn the African Dance. On pg. 355 of the Teacher Book.
Sixth Grade
Obj. Understand the historical and musical importance of bands. Distinguish which family of instruments you are hearing. National Standards 6 and 7
List families of instruments and which instruments are in each family.
Listen to and discuss different band composers and types of bands. Name the families of instruments heard.
Start on Page 144 – 153 – CD 6-6/6-13
Tone Color Listening Test WDYH 10 CD 6-19

Spartan Red and Blue Bands: Work on assigned lesson materials and spring concert music. Remember to access the www.jwpepper.com website to practice your music daily!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

1/4/12 to 1/17/12

Jan. 4-10 Days 2-5 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Jan. 11-17 Days 1-5
Kindergarten
1) Obj. Create movements to dramatize the words of a song National Standards - 1
Goin’ to the Zoo Pg. 84-85 CD 2-24
Start – Develop – Close – Circle Game(Dance) for this song.
Circus Parade Pg. 86 CD 2-25
Start – Develop – Close
2) Obj. Create movements to dramatize the words of a song National Standards - 1
Higglety, Pigglety, Pop Pg. 122 CD3-22
Start – Develop – Close – Movement-Creating.
Mother Goose Land – This Little Pig, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Three Blind Mice
First Grade
1)Obj. Understand that some songs are soft throughout. Some songs are loud throughout, some songs are soft and loud.
National Standards - 1
Cotton-Eye Joe – Pg. 32 CD 1-21
Start – Develop – Close
Clap your Hands - Pg. 34 CD 1-22
Start-Develop-Close
El Coqui Pg. 36 CD 1-24
Start- Develop – Close
2)Obj. Perceive and feel the beat in a chant. National Standards - 1
Bounce High, Bounce Low CD 1 Pg. 40
Start- Develop – Close
Going over the Sea Cd 1-29 Pg. 42 + 43
Second Grade
1) Obj. Respond to two different styles of music through singing, playing, and moving National Standards – 1and 8
Rock About my Saro Jane Pgs. 26+27 CD 1-26
Start – Develop – Close – Spotlight On
2) Obj. Be able to recognize contrasting sections in a song and in a listening selection. National Standards - 1
Old Dan Tucker Pgs. 28 + 29 CD 1-26
Start – Develop – Close – Moving - Listening
Third Grade
Obj. Students will gain a better understanding of the recorder and how it is played. National Standards 6
1) This Land is Your Land – pg 116-117 CD 4-23
Sing all 3 verses – Create our own Verse about NS. Play accomp. Using Rhythm Sticks

2) ~~~Discuss Recorder and Send home papers on the Recorder~~~
Students will work on THE RECORDER worksheet
Fourth Grade
1) Obj. Play the beat on Percussion instruments National Standards – 1and 2
~~~Introduce Chorus and invite students to join~~~
I’ve been working on the Railroad pg 138-139 CD 6-2
Start – Develop – Close – Playing Instruments.


2) Obj. Sing Solo parts in tune and on time National Standards – 1and 2
The Wells Fargo Wagon CD 6-13 Pg 150-151
Start – Develop – Close
Rio Grande Cd 6-16 Pg 154-155
Start – Develop – Close
Have students sing solos for points

Fifth Grade
1) Obj. Add a percussion accomp. To a song. Gain a greater understanding of a folk song form Bolivia.
National Standards – 1and 2
Pollerita pg. 176-177 CD 7-17/7-19
Start – Develop – Close – Listening – Grade on Percussion part playing.
2) Obj. Add a percussion accomp. To a song. Perform a syncopated rhythm pattern. National Standards – 1and 2
Laredo pg. 178-179 CD 8-1/8-2
Start – Develop – Close – Listening – Grade on Percussion part playing.

Sixth Grade
Obj. Understand the historical and musical importance of bands. Distinguish which family of instruments you are hearing. National Standards 6 and 7
List families of instruments and which instruments are in each family.
Listen to and discuss different band composers and types of bands. Name the families of instruments heard.
Start on Page 144 – 153 – CD 6-6/6-13
Tone Color Listening Test WDYH 10 CD 6-19

Red and Blue Band- Practice your new spring music and assigned lesson book materials.