Lesson Plan
Curated OER

William Grant Still: "Afro-American Symphony"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students learn basic improvisation of a four beat measure through a game using a four quarter note pattern. NOTE: The idea in this lesson is to teach the student to create something on the spot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

William Grant Still: "Afro-American Symphony"

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students learn basic improvisation of a four beat measure through a game using a four quarter note pattern. NOTE: The idea in this instructional activity is to teach the student to create something on the spot.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mississippi Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the phrases associated with the state of Mississippi. Students use the word bank to complete the 10 statements.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mississippi Challenge

For Students 4th - 5th
For this state facts worksheet, students read the statements about Mississippi. Students select the correct answer to complete the 10 statements.
Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: William Grant Still

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource describes how William Grant Still (1895-1978 CE) started out playing the violin and then began teaching himself to play other string instruments as well as the oboe, clarinet, and saxophone. His most famous work is...
Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: William Grant Still

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of William Grant Still (1895-1978 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Handout
Duke University

Still Going On:the Life and Times of William Grant Still

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains extensive information on William Grant Still. Includes details on his works and a timeline of his life. Primary source material too!