Denise's+Curriculum+Plan

To improve the awareness of the students of different music styles and artists. To inspire students to be more open to different musical genres. Students will create a winner in several musical genres and finally select an Songwriter of the Year award. Students will listen to several musical compositions per genre and complete a survey on their favorite based on certain achievements of the artist. Student will create an Award's ceremony using powerpoint similar to the Grammy Awards.
 * __Your general educational goals__

You will answer this question in Activity 2a. || Include their age and/or grade level, and other relevant information such as their interests, future goals, and background.
 * Description of your learners

Learners will be of early adolescence, between the ages of 11 – 13 in years. Basic learners should already be aware of modern music and artists. Advanced learners should be able to differentiate different musical styles and identify specific artists and writers.

You will answer this question in Activity 2b. || What subjects, topics, or issues are at the center of this curriculum web?
 * __Description of your subject matter__

The subject is the music appreciation. The topic will be learning about American songwriters and how their music has built upon the fabric of our history. Students choose a musician or style of music to research. • Students research to find information specified by the teacher, using school and community resources. Such information might address these questions: – When was this person born? – What is his/her musical training? – What influenced him or her? – What is something unique about this person? – What is unique to this style? – Where might you hear it?

You will answer this question in Activity 2c. || List your desired outcomes in terms of changes in the learners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes Desired outcomes include:
 * __Detailed learning objectives__

They will use various resources to expand their knowledge of listening experiences, performance opportunities, and/or information about music. Students will identify opportunities to contribute to their communities’ music institutions, including those embedded in other institutions (church choirs, ensembles, etc.). Students will know the vocation and avocations available to them in music. Students will develop a performing and listening repertoire of music of various genres, styles, and cultures that represent the peoples of the world and their manifestations in the United States. Students will recognize the cultural features of a variety of musical compositions and performances and understand the functions of music within the culture.

Standard 2: Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources Performance Indicator b: Use school and community resources to develop information on music and musicians. Standard 3: Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art Performance Indicator c: Demonstrate a basic awareness of the technical skills musicians must develop to produce an aesthetically acceptable performance.

You will answer this question in Activity 2d. || What relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes do you expect your learners to have before they begin using this curriculum web? || Students should be knowledgeable in navigating web pages and websites. Students should also be familiar with a power point presentation or similar application.
 * __Expected prerequisites__

You will answer this question in Activity 2e. In a short sentence or phrase, describe what you want to teach to whom
 * __Summary aim__

Students will discover different musical genres in our society. They will evaluate and appreciate works of art.

You will answer this question in Activity 2f. || Justify the use of time or other expenses to achieve the aim written above. Why should these learners reach your objectives? || ====By completing this WebQuest, students will identify opportunities to contribute to their communities’ music institutions, including those embedded in other institutions (church choirs, ensembles, etc.). Students will know the vocation and avocations available to them in music. Students will develop listening repertoire of music of various genres, styles, and cultures that represent the peoples of the world and their manifestations in the United States. Students will recognize the cultural features of a variety of musical compositions and performances and understand the functions of music within the culture. Students should learn not about the genre(s) of music they like the best, but appreciate other musical styles, therefore other people’s likes and dislikes. Learners should also learn more about the history of their favorite music and who created it. Students will make connections of current music to those of other artists and genres.====
 * __Rationale__

Students should learn not only learn about the genre of music they like the best, but appreciate other musical styles, therefore other people’s likes and dislikes. Learners should also learn more about the history of their favorite music and who created it. Student will make connections of current music to those of other artists and genres.

You will answer this question in Activity 2g.