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- 6th - 8th
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Students develop a definition of what is meant by voice in poetry. They explore the qualities that make Langston Hughes's voice distinctive, forceful, and memorable. They write journal entries to develop their own voices as writers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students describe the form, instruments, vocal techniques, scale, rhythm, and improvisation of the country blues style as expressed in "The Matchbox Blues'" by Blind Lemon Jefferson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students use the correct music terminology to evaluate a performance, composition, and arrangement of the song "Blinded by the Light" by Bruce Springsteen and compare it to another version recorded by Manfred Man. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students identify musical characteristics of gospel and sing a gospel selection. They practice the call and response technique. After going through individual parts, they sing the entire song with piano accompaniment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students identify genres of music that influenced musical style of Aretha Franklin. They identify musical characteristics of gospel and sing a gospel selection. They pay particular attention to the call and response style. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a unit of lessons that explore the poetic voice of Langston Hughes. They define voice, read and analyze various poems by Langston Hughes, and complete journal entries for each lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students use the Cajuns and their music to engage an interest in and study French. They examine the Cajuns, their customs, work, leisure time, food, and how their music unites them as an ethnic group, with emphasis on the family. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students discover how storytelling can shape a person's tradition.Students examine different methods of storytelling such as music, biographies, and African folktales. They then demonstrate their knowledge of storytelling by writing their own verses of lyrics to a blues song. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students sing "Three Little Pigs", the "Pony Song", and "The Animal Blues" in this elementary school music lesson. National and State Standards are addressed. Assessment rubric is included for grading and student evaluation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students analyze rhythmic patterns (beat versus no beat), sing an echo song on Solfege syllables, improvise melodies, and express music through creative movement. This lesson is written to meet State and National Standards for the Arts. Full Review »
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