Course Syllabus
Feel the Music
6
Primary Education
Level 6
Unit 1. Classical Music in the 20th Century (1) Tonal Music
Justification
To learn, identify and define tonal music in the 20th century.
Objectives
*To read and extract specific information.
*To answer questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*To identify and define tonal music.
*To name and define the different ‘isms’ within the group of tonal music.
*To appreciate the importance of dancing throughout history.
*To follow instructions to carry out a simple choreography correctly.
*To identify and name the musical elements learnt so far.
*To define the use of the repetition dots.
*To define the term ‘Da capo’.
*To appreciate the importance of the recorder and the many possibilities it offers.
*To play the notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, La/A, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’ correctly.
*To play ‘Morning’ by E. Grieg correctly on the recorder.
*To memorize and sing a song correctly in English.
*To appreciate the value of friendship by giving help and support in difficult situations.
*To explain the unit content correctly and coherently.
*To show interest in building on his or her knowledge of music.
Contents
Listening
- Music in the 20th century (I)
- Dance music: ballet, tango and mambo
- Modern ballet: Variation of The Firebird by I: Stravinsky..
- The notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, La/A, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’.
- Morning by E. Grieg.
- Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Interpretation and Creation
- The elements on the stave: treble clef, dynamics, tie, pause or fermata, bar and double bar lines, ledger lines, repetition dots.
- Da capo (D.C.)
- Recorder: the notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, La/A, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’.
- Morning by E. Grieg.
- Unit song: Friends
- Membranophone instruments
Basic Competences
Cultural and Artistic Competences
-To define tonal music correctly and coherently.
-To identify and define the importance of music in the 20th century.
Linguistic Competences
-To read and extract specific information from written and oral texts.
-To ask and answer questions on a text correctly.
-To memorize and sing a song correctly.
-To sing with the correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation.
Social and citizenship Competences
-To promote and use the appropriate social norms in personal relationships and group activities.
Information and Digital Competences
-To develop and use techniques to extract specific information from a written or oral text by observing the information depicted in the illustrations or listening to a CD recording.
Mathematical Competences
-To use mathematical reasoning to understand the stave, the position of the notes and the equivalents between the musical signs and their rests.
Knowledge and Interaction with the Physical World
-To appreciate the importance of the movement and expressive possibilities of one’s own body in the surrounding environment.
Learning How to Learn
-To identify one’s own possibilities and shortcomings in music and communicating in the English language and develop autonomous strategies to improve them.
Evaluation Criteria
*Reads and extracts specific information.
*Answers questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*Identifies and defines tonal music.
*Names and defines the different ‘isms’ within the group of tonal music.
*Appreciates the importance of dancing throughout history.
*Follows instructions to carry out a simple choreography correctly.
*Identifies and names the musical elements learnt so far.
*Defines the use of the repetition dots.
*Defines the term ‘Da capo’.
*Appreciates the importance of the recorder and the many possibilities it offers.
*Plays the notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, La/A, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’ correctly.
*Plays ‘Morning’ by E. Grieg correctly on the recorder.
*Memorizes and sings a song correctly in English.
*Appreciates the value of friendship by giving help and support in difficult situations.
*Explains the unit content correctly and coherently.
*Shows interest in building on his or her knowledge of music.
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Unit 2. Classical Music in the 20th Century (I1) Atonal Music
Justification
To learn, identify and define atonal music in the 20th century.
Objectives
*To read and extract specific information.
*To answer questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*To identify and explain the unit content correctly and coherently.
*To appreciate the importance of tonal and atonal music in the 20th century.
*To show interest in learning about how new types of instruments and music were developed.
*To enjoy learning how to dance a regional dance and follow a simple choreography.
*To appreciate the body’s expressive possibilities and adapt them to the music.
*To follow a simple music score and interpret the Do/C major scale correctly.
*To identify the tones and semitones on a music score.
*To identify and define the chord, arpeggio, harmony and tempo correctly.
*To play the notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, F/Fa, Sol/G, La/A and Si/B correctly on the recorder.
*To play I’m the Queen of the Seas correctly on the recorder.
*To memorize and sing a song correctly.
*To recognize the importance of singing in the language learning process.
*To identify and name the people and instruments that influenced music in the 20th century.
*To identify and explain the unit content correctly and coherently.
*To show interest in learning about the history of music.
Contents
Listening
- Atonal music in the 20th Century (II).
- Dances in the 20th century: Charleston and Boogie Woogie.
- Regional dance: Esku Danzta
- The notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, F/Fa, Sol/G, La/A and Si/B.
- I’m the Queen of the Seas
- Symphonic Poem for One Hundred Metronomes by G. Ligeti
- The unit song: Goodbye
Interpretation and Creation
- Tones and semitones
- Harmony and tempo
- The notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, F/Fa, Sol/G, La/A and Si/B.
- I’m the Queen of the Seas
- Unit song: Goodbye
Basic Competences
Linguistic Competences
-To read and extract specific information from written and oral texts.
-To ask and answer questions on a text correctly.
-To memorize and sing a song correctly.
-To sing with the correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation.
Mathematical Competences
-To use mathematical reasoning to understand the stave, the position of the notes and the equivalents between the musical signs and their rests.
Information and Digital Competences
-To develop and use techniques to extract specific information from a written or oral text by observing the information depicted in the illustrations or listening to a CD recording.
Social and citizenship Competences
-To promote and use the appropriate social norms in personal relationships, dances and group activities.
Cultural and Artistic Competences
-To appreciate the importance of music and dancing as a cultural patrimony and as an important source for learning and enjoyment.
-To define the importance of the evolution of music in the 20th century correctly and coherently.
-To appreciate the general knowledge acquired in the music and language learning process.
Autonomous learning competencies
-To develop and use reading and listening skills.
Evaluation Criteria
*Reads and extracts specific information.
*Answers questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*Identifies and explains the unit content correctly and coherently.
*Appreciates the importance of tonal and atonal music in the 20th century.
*Shows interest in learning about how new types of instruments and music were developed.
*Enjoys learning how to dance a regional dance and follow a simple choreography.
*Appreciates the body’s expressive possibilities and adapts them to the music.
*Follows a simple music score and interpret the Do major scale correctly.
*Identifies the tones and semitones on a music score.
*Identifies and defines the chord, arpeggio, harmony and tempo correctly.
*Plays the notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, F/Fa, Sol/G, La/A and Si/B correctly on the recorder.
*Plays I’m the Queen of the Seas correctly on the recorder.
*Memorizes and sings a song correctly.
*Recognizes the importance of singing in the language learning process.
*Identifies and names the people and instruments that influenced music in the 20th century.
*Identifies and explains the unit content correctly and coherently.
*Shows interest in learning about the history of music.
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Unit 3. Music and Films
Justification
-To appreciate and define the importance of soundtracks and music in films,
Objectives
*To read and extract specific information.
*To answer questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*To appreciate that soundtracks contain much of the symphonic music created with the classical music technique in the 20th century.
*To define the way soundtracks became popular as the film industry developed.
*To follow a simple choreography and build on movement techniques to learn a new dance.
*To identify and define the use of the accidentals sharp, flat and natural.
*To review and identify the tones and semitones.
*To identify and name the abbreviations, terms and signs for dynamics in music.
*To play the notes Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A, Si/B and Do’/C’ correctly.
*To follow a music score and play Life is Beautiful correctly on the recorder.
*To memorize and sing a song correctly.
*To improve one’s own expressive skills in singing.
*To enjoy and appreciate the importance of singing as a valuable source of new vocabulary in the language learning process.
*To identify and explain the unit content correctly and coherently.
*To show interest in learning about the people that composed many famous soundtracks.
Contents
Listening
- Music from films
- Dance music in the 20th century
- The notes Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A, Si/B and Do’/C’
- Life is Beautiful
- Soundtracks by John Williams
Interpretation and Creation
- Accidentals: Sharp, flat, natural
- Dynamic terms and signs
- The notes Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A, Si/B and Do’/C’
- Life is Beautiful
- Unit song: The Lights Go On Again
Basic Competences
Cultural and Artistic Competences
-To define the importance of soundtracks and music in films correctly and coherently.
Social and citizenship Competences
-To promote and use the appropriate social norms in personal relationships and group activities.
Linguistic Competences
-To build on and use the language acquired in reading and singing activities as a means of expressing thoughts, feelings, ideas and opinions.
-To read and extract specific information.
-To ask and answer questions on a text correctly.
Mathematical Competences
-Ability to use mathematical reasoning to understand the stave, the position of the notes, tempo, rhythms, etc.
Knowledge and Interaction with the Physical World
-To appreciate the importance of the movement and expressive possibilities of one’s own body in the surrounding environment.
Autonomous learning competences
- To use the recreational aspect of music and language learning to consolidate vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation and rhythm.
Evaluation Criteria
*Reads and extracts specific information.
*Answers questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*Appreciates that soundtracks contain much of the symphonic music created with the classical music technique in the 20th century.
*Defines the way soundtracks became popular as the film industry developed.
*Follows a simple choreography and builds on movement techniques to learn a new dance.
*Identifies and defines the use of the accidentals sharp, flat and natural.
*Reviews and identifies the tones and semitones.
*Identifies and names the abbreviations, terms and signs for dynamics in music.
*Plays the notes Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A, Si/B and Do’/C’ correctly.
*Follows a music score and plays Life is Beautiful correctly on the recorder.
*Memorizes and sings a song correctly.
*Improves his/her own expressive skills in singing.
*Enjoys and appreciates the importance of singing as a valuable source of new vocabulary in the language learning process.
*Identifies and explains the unit content correctly and coherently.
*Shows interest in learning about the people who composed many famous soundtracks.
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Unit 4. Popular Music in the 20th Century (I)
Justification
To appreciate, identify and define the music that became popular in the first half of the 20th century.
Objectives
*To read and extract specific information.
*To answer questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*To describe the new styles of music and dancing that appeared in the 20th century.
*To build on one’s own expressive skills, develop the sense of space and learn a new dance.
*To identify and define loud, moderately loud and weak sounds.
*To define the sign and use of the accent.
*To play the notes Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A and Do’/C’ correctly.
*To play Love me Tender correctly on the recorder.
*To memorize and sing a song correctly.
*To recognize singing activities as a means to promoting good relationships with fellow students.
*To use the correct breathing techniques.
*To identify and explain the unit content correctly and coherently.
*To show interest in learning about the people who influenced popular music in the 20th century.
Contents
Listening
- Popular music in the first half of the 20th century
- Dance music in the first half of the 20th century
- Greek dance: Pentazolis
- The notes Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A and Do’/C’
- Love me Tender
- The unit song: A World of Fantasy
- Pop Rock
Interpretation and Creation
- Loud, moderately loud and weak sounds.
- The binary, ternary and quarternary rhythms.
- The notes Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A and Do’/C’
- Love me Tender
- The unit song: A World of Fantasy
Basic Competences
Cultural and Artistic Competences
-To define the importance of music in the first half of the 20th century correctly and coherently.
-To identify and define the evolution in music in the first half of the 20th century.
Knowledge and Interaction with the Physical World
-To appreciate the importance of the movement and expressive possibilities of one’s own body and adapt them to the surrounding environment.
Mathematical Competences
-To use mathematical reasoning to understand the stave, the position of the notes and the equivalents between the musical signs and their rests.
Linguistic Competences
-To build on and use the language acquired in reading and singing activities as a means to improving one’s own communication competences.
-To read and extract specific information from a written and oral text.
-To ask and answer questions on a text correctly.
Autonomy and personal initiative
To take responsibility for his/her own work, to evaluate his/her own progress in the music and language learning process, identify mistakes and correct them.
Social and citizenship competences
-To respect the physical and intellectual differences amongst classmates and help those with less capacity than themselves.
- To acknowledge and use the appropriate social norms when participating in group activities.
Cultural and Artistic Competences
-To appreciate the importance of musical and artistic manifestations throughout history as an important source for learning and enjoyment.
Autonomous learning competences
-To use autonomous learning strategies to organize the concepts presented and complete the activities proposed.
Evaluation Criteria
*Reads and extracts specific information.
*Answers questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*Describes the new styles of music and dancing that appeared in the 20th century.
*Builds on his/her own expressive skills, develops the sense of space and learn sa new dance.
*Identifies and defines loud, moderately loud and weak sounds.
*Defines the sign and use of the accent.
*Plays the notes Mi/E, Fa/F#, Sol/G, La/A and Do’/C’ correctly.
*Plays Love me Tender correctly on the recorder.
*Memorizes and sings a song correctly.
*Recognizes singing activities as a means to promoting good relationships with fellow students.
*Uses the correct breathing techniques.
*Identifies and explains the unit content correctly and coherently.
*Shows interest in learning about the people who influenced popular music in the 20th century.
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Unit 5. Popular Music in the 20th Century (II)
Justification
-To appreciate, identify and define the music that became popular in the second half of the 20th century.
Objectives
*To read and extract specific information.
*To answer questions on a text correctly and coherently.
*To identify and define the music in the 20th century.
*To follow a choreography and learn country dancing.
*To appreciate the importance of the body’s communicative possibilities.
*To identify and define syncopation.
-To practise and play rhythms with syncopations correctly.
*To play the notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, Si/B, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’ correctly.
*To play a duet correctly on the recorder.
*To memorize and sing a song correctly.
*To appreciate the importance of singing to promote good relationships with fellow students.
*To identify and explain the unit content correctly and coherently.
*To show interest in building on his/her knowledge of music in the 20th century.
Contents
Listening
- Pop music from the 2nd half of the 20th century,
- Country dance music.
- The notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, Si/B, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’
- Duet for recorders
- The unit song: I Often dream
- Pop Music by Michael Jackson
Interpretation and Creation
- Country dancing
- Syncopation
- The notes Do/C, Re/D, Mi/E, Fa/F, Sol/G, Si/B, Do’/C’ and Re’/D’
- Duet for Recorder s
- The unit song: I Often dream
Basic Competences
Linguistic Competences
-To build on and use the language acquired in reading and singing activities as a means to improving one’s own communicative competences.
-To read and extract specific information from a written and oral text.
-To ask and answer questions on a text correctly.
-To read definitions and find the appropriate words in the text.
-To understand and carry out a choreography for a new dance.
Knowledge and Interaction with the Physical World
-To appreciate the importance of the movement and expressive possibilities of one’s own body in the surrounding environment.
Cultural and Artistic Competences
-To appreciate the importance of musical and artistic manifestations in the country’s cultural patrimony and as an important source for learning and enjoyment.
-To define the importance of music in the 20th century correctly and coherently.
Mathematical Competences
-To use mathematical reasoning to understand the stave, the position of the notes and the equivalents between the musical signs and their rests.
Learning How to Learn Competences
-To identify one’s own possibilities and shortcomings in communicating in music and in the English language and develop autonomous strategies to improve them.
Social and citizenship competences
-To promote and use the appropriate social norms in personal relationships and group activities.