6th Grade Music

Music

Prepared by Mr. Makarowitz

Syllabus 23-24

Course Introduction: The sixth-grade music curriculum is designed to help transition students into a more in-depth analysis of music and its structure.  Topics include note values, choral singing  and rhythm.  Students will meet three times every six-day cycle for a quarter of the year.    

Topics:       

1. Keyboarding and Music Theory

2. Note identification on the Treble Clef

3. Note identification on the Bass Clef

4. Time Signatures

5. Creating Major Scales

6. Rests

7. Choral Singing

8. Rhythm and Percussion 

Teacher Contact: Seth Makarowitz | smakarowitz@owncs.org | ext. 

Materials:

• Marble notebook OR 1-subject spiral notebook OR a multi-subject binder* 

• If you use a loose-leaf binder, you must have clearly labeled dividers that have the name of each subject in each section

• Sharpened pencil

• Pen

• Folder

Helpful tips for student success: 

1)   be on time for class

2)   use class time productively

3)   use all materials including those handed out responsibly

4)   behave in a safe manner

5)   be respectful to both their peers and their teacher

Grades/Assessment:

Quarterly grades are determined by the following categories:

1)   Class Participation (40%) - Students will receive up to 10 points each day on their: 

a.    ability to be prepared for class with a journal, folder, pen and pencil (2 points)

b.    class work completed while in class (2 points) 

c.    active participation in the classroom discussion (2 points) 

d.    ability to follow classroom procedures (2 points) 

e.    homework that is to be prepared and completed in time for class.  (2 points)

2)   Journal (30%) - Students will often write responses to questions, class work and listening examples inside of their journal.  At times, students will have to take photos of their entries and upload them using google classroom.  

3)   Music Assignments/Projects (30%) - Students will work cooperatively with other students on musical and rhythmic projects throughout the year.  They are often long-term and require several classes to complete. There will also be individual components to some projects that will be completed independently during class time. Students will be assessed on the various topics taught throughout the year. There will be at least one announced and one unannounced quiz throughout the quarter. 

Resources: 

Opus Music Worksheets - This site is a great resource for practicing reading and writing music.  Students can test themselves on various units in music theory that we will be covering throughout elementary and middle school.  

Powerschool - Parents and students can monitor progress throughout the quarter.  Grades will be updated periodically throughout the week.