1st Grade Essential Learnings
Playing a Non-Pitched Instrument: Two Eighth Notes, Quarter Note, and Quarter Rest
4 – I can play all rhythms on a pitched instrument (xylophone). 3 – I can play all rhythms on a non-pitched instrument in a group. 2 – I can play at least half of the rhythms on a non-pitched instrument. 1 – I can play less than half of the rhythms on a non-pitched instrument. 0 – I did not perform. Reading: Two Eighth Notes, Quarter Note and Quarter Rest 4 – I can read all half note, two eighth notes, quarter note, and quarter rest rhythm patterns with a steady beat. 3 – I can read all two eighth note, quarter note, and quarter rest rhythm patterns with a steady beat. 2 – I can read all two eighth note, quarter note, and quarter rest rhythm patterns. 1 – I can identify two eighth notes, quarter note, and quarter rest with teacher help. 0 – I did not perform. Participation/Behavior Rubric 4 Level 4 can be achieved if a student is at level 3 and does at least one or more of the following:
3 Was on task and participated in the lesson Produced good, completed work 2 Participated in the lesson, but needed reminders to stay on task The task was performed, but there were mistakes or parts of it wasn’t complete. 1 Not paying attention or listening to what was going on The task was not completed or student gave minimal effort |
Welcome to 1st Grade Music!
We will start the year by reviewing the steady beat, reading quarter note and quarter rest, and using our singing (humming due to Covid) voice. We have studied: Stinky Pirates-added a rhythmic ostinato Goofy Pets-created rhythms with our pets |