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SIGHT READING RHYTHM PATTERNS

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The perception of rhythms by reading and the ability to auditorily discriminate these rhythm patterns by listening to them performed by the teacher is practiced here. your young scholars will work to create an eight-beat long rhythm pattern.

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auditory discrimination, patterns

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auditory discrimination, patterns, rhythm, visual and performing arts
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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