3rd Grade Essential Learnings
Playing an Instrument: Melodic Ostinato
4 – I can play a melodic ostinato with correct technique while singing (humming). 3 – I can play a melodic ostinato with correct technique and a steady beat. 2 – I can play a melodic ostinato pattern repeatedly. 1 – I can play a melodic ostinato pattern with teacher assistance. 0 – I did not perform. Reading: Four Sixteenth Notes, Half note, Two Eighth Notes, Quarter Note, Quarter Rest 4 – I can read all four sixteenth notes, half note, two eighth notes, quarter note, quarter rest, and one of the following: one eighth-two sixteenths, two sixteenths-one eighth, or syncopa rhythm patterns with a steady beat. 3 – I can read all four sixteenth notes, half note, two eighth notes, quarter note, and quarter rest rhythm patterns with a steady beat. 2 – I can read all four sixteenth notes, half note, two eighth notes, quarter note, and quarter rest rhythm patterns. 1 – I can identify four sixteenth notes, half note, 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 3rd Grade Music!
Our challenge this year is to master the 4-sixteenth note patterns in music. We will also be practicing the skill of accompanying music with a melodic ostinato. Here are some of the things we will be doing in music class this year: "Ding Dong Diggi Diggi Dong."
"Charlie Over the Ocean."
"Sasha"-folk dance "Jingle at the Window"-Sing, read rhythms, game "Jelly in a Dish"-Compose, dictate/notate rhythms "Dinah"-Sing, Read rhythm, read pitch, perform on barred instruments "Paw Paw Patch"-Sing, read, folk dance "Chicken on the Fencepost"-sing, read, and game |