Selective Unit 3 (S03) s5

MUSIC-8

SELECTIVE UNIT 3 (S03)

(Ukulele)

(June 2015)

Unit Statement: The student will learn to play simple melodies on a simple sting instrument. Through this course, students will become acquainted with the treble clef staff of the written music and follow along with a simple chords.

Essential Outcomes: (assessed for mastery)

1. The Student Will explain the concept of the written staff in general in terms of its lines, spaces.

2. TSW identify triple time signatures and follow simple ukulele chords in those meters.

3. TSW play the differences between quarter, half, whole, and eighth notes and rests.

4. TSW identify and describe the family of instruments the Ukulele belongs to (String) and learn about additional string instruments.

5. TSW practice posture, hand and finger placement.

6. TSW finger several chords and demonstrate understanding of how they correspond to actual written chords in order to play simple melodies.

7. TSW maintain their class instrument and keep their ukulele in working order.

8. TSW listen in order to blend with a group of other players.

9. TSW play an exit song for the teacher to demonstrate mastery of the unit.

Optional outcome: (to be used if student cannot attend school performance)

10. TSW perform selections for peers or families.

Teacher Resource Reference List

The following materials are suggested references for this unit. References listed may be used in whole, or in part, by the music teacher. The teacher may desire to use other resources in addition to, or instead of, the ones listed:

www.musick8.com/, for downloadable books and Cds. Suggested Assessments:

Each of the Essential Outcomes should be taught and assessed. Teachers are able to utilize the attached rubrics to help aid them in assessing students at the A and B level for Music class.

RUBRIC FOUND ON FOLLOWING PAGES......

QSI MUSIC-8 S03

AGE 8 grading scale (S03): Ukulele

NAME______CLASSRM TEACHER______

A grade = 2 or more A marks on the rubric and no P (progress)

B grade = all marks on the rubric at the B or A level and no P (progress)

ESSENTIAL
OUTCOMES: / A-Exceptional / B-Good / P-Still In Progress
1. TSW explain the concept of the written staff. / Explained the concept of the written staff in general in terms of its lines, spaces. / Did not explain the concept of the written staff in general in terms of its lines, spaces.
2. TSW identify triple time signatures and follow simple recorder scores in those meters. / Identified duple and triple time signatures and followed simple recorder scores in those meters. / Is not yet able to identify duple and triple time signatures or follow simple recorder scores in those meters.
3. TSW play the differences between quarter, half, whole, and eighth notes and rests / Played the differences between quarter, half, whole, and eighth notes and rests with accurate competence. / Generally played the differences between quarter, half, whole, and eighth notes and rests. / Is not yet able to play the differences between quarter, half, whole, and eighth notes and rests.
4. TSW identify and describe the family of instruments the Ukulele belongs to (String) and learn about additional string instruments. / Identified and described the family of instruments the Ukulele belongs to (String) and learn about additional string instruments. / Is not yet able to identify and describe the family of instruments the Ukulele belongs to (String) or learn about additional string instruments.
5. TSW practice posture, hand placement, and correct fingering / Practiced posture, hand and finger placement. / Did not practice posture, hand and finger placement.
6. TSW finger several notes and demonstrate understanding of how they correspond to actual written notes in order to play simple melodies. / Fingered all of the notes taught and demonstrated full understanding of how they correspond to actual written notes in order to play simple melodies. / Fingered several notes and demonstrated understanding of how they correspond to actual written notes in order to play simple melodies. / Is not yet able to finger several notes or demonstrate understanding of how they correspond to actual written notes in order to play simple melodies.
7. TSW maintain their class instrument and kept their r Ukulele in working order. / Maintained their class instrument and kept their Ukulele in working order. / Was not able to maintain their class instrument or keep their Ukulele in working order.
8. TSW listen and blend with a group of other players. / Listened in order to blend with a group of other players. / Was not able to listen well enough to blend with a group of other players.
9. TSW play an exit song to demonstrate mastery of the class. / Played an exit song for the teacher with accuracy in both melody and timing. / Played an exit song for the teacher with general understanding melody and timing. / Was not able to play an exit song to demonstrate mastery of the class.

QSI MUSIC-8 S03