5th grade
 

September 28 - October 2

  • Focus - Expression - dynamics
  • Objective - singing - sing a song using expressive qualities
  • Connection Activity - Style 
  • Focus - Rhythm - sixteenth note patterns
  • Objective - Playing - play sixteenth note patterns
  • Connection Activity - Social Studies 

October 5 - 9

  • Finish lesson 1
  • 2 part singing

October 12 - 16

  • Focus - Form - verse and refrain
  • Objective - Singing - sing a song in verse and refrain
  • Connection Activity - Social Studies
  • Focus - Melody - do re mi fa so la
  • Objective - Reading - sing a song, read from notation, that includes above solfege
  • Connection Activity - Related Arts

October 19-23

  • Focus - Texture/Harmony - partner songs
  • Objective - Singing - sing in harmony by performing 2 partner songs together
  • Connection Activity - Social Studies

November

  • The month of November (4 classes) will be spent preparing for our CHRISTMAS PROGRAM which will be presented Tuesday, December 8th, at 7:00pm at Holy Spirit CHURCH. (201 44th St S)  

Unit 2

We will explore music concepts, develop musical skills, and make connections to related arts and other curriculum areas through popular songs, songs about historical events, and songs from different cultures.