Music Lesson Plan Form

Teacher: K. Murray Class/Course: Choir Grade Level: 9th

A. National Music Standards (indicate which standards are associated with this lesson)
http://www.nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/

1. Creating 
2. Performing 
3. Responding

Include one or more Core Standards that the lesson focus include:

● Core Music Standards (PK-8 General Music)

● Core Music Standards (Composition/Theory)
○ MU:Cr3.2.C.IIa
● Core Music Standards (Music Technology)
○ MU:Cr1.1.T.IIa, MU:Cr3.2.T.IIa
● Core Music Standards (Guitar/Keyboard/Harmonizing Instruments)
● Core Music Standards (Ensemble)

B. Optional:​ ​ List your state standards that are addressed in this lesson

C. Indicate the TI:ME Technology Areas of Competency that are addressed in this lesson
https://ti-me.org/index.php/home/tapsu.html

1. Music Instruction Software 

2. Computer Music Notation 
3. Multimedia Development
4. Productivity Tools, Classroom and Lab Resources
5. Electronic Music Production
6. Live Sound Reinforcement

D. Objective(s): ​as a result of this lesson students will know and/or be able to…
1. Objective 1
Students will transcribe and perform the melody of the traditional hymn ​Amazing Grace​.
2. Objective 2
Students will create a variation of the main melody of Amazing Grace.
3. Objective 3
Students will compose, and perform, an alto part/harmony to the main melody of​ Amazing Grace
following the chordal structure of the piano accompaniment.

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E. Required Prior Knowledge and Skills:
What must the students know or have experienced prior to this lesson?

● Familiarity with Noteflight Learn

● Understanding of what a variation is in music.
● Understanding of harmonic function/harmony in music.

F. Materials, Repertoire, Equipment needed:

What materials do you need to accomplish this lesson?
● Chromebook
● Access to Noteflight Learn

G. Modifications/ Accommodations:
(for example: peer partners, visuals, preferential seating, frequent individual check-in)
● Work could be done in partners.
● Lesson can be differentiated.
○ Teacher could provide audio of melody being sung on solfege to help with
transcription.
○ Teacher could transcribe the rhythm for the students using rests.
○ Teacher could begin alto harmony and have students finish the harmony.
○ Teacher could perform along with students, or students could perform in small
groups.

H. Assignments:
What must the students do after the class in preparation for the next class?
I picture these assignments being done in class so teacher can help facilitate activities, and
troubleshoot any technical issues.

I. Evaluation
(optional: include a grading rubric​ ​http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php)​

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J. Lesson Sequence
(indicate the sequence of activities and the estimated time of each; include and screen shots and hyperlinks that you will reference
in the lesson)

Activity 1: (20 - 30 minutes) 

https://kristenmurray.sites.noteflight.com/scores/view/e8064f17fd291af75cd783c6f5596ec65e1393ae

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Activity 2​: ​(30 minutes) 
https://kristenmurray.sites.noteflight.com/scores/view/5681308fc60745e0b8cb42b6983fbcef3031096a

 
Activity 3: (30 - 45 minutes) 
https://kristenmurray.sites.noteflight.com/scores/view/4d77b4a9250367530734a7c99838e4754fd53fcc

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