My
lesson plan would be used in a music appreciation or "school of rock"
type class. It is focused on having students understand the characteristics of
a successful Hollywood movie, specifically the music soundtrack, analyze the
four musical examples that I provide for them, and then using those musical
examples in addition to others that they find on the internet or record
themselves to create a skit, movie, or any other form of art. This is validated
by NJCCS 1.3.12.B.3 – understanding of
how to manipulate the elements of music is a contributing factor to musical artistry.
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one of my matrix is connected to the "do now" of the lesson plan. It
asks to students to write down the characteristics of successful Hollywood
movie in their notebooks. To do so, students will need to analyze the form,
function, and craftsmanship of movies they have experienced and communicate and
collaborate with the class. After five minutes we would respond to the "do
now" as a class in the form of group discussion using the smart board.
When someone mentions the soundtrack as an important element I plan to hit the
ground running and provide an oral presentation leading to the next step of the
lesson plan.
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two of my matrix corresponds with the listening to and analysis of four musical
examples that I provide the class with four listen examples to possibly use in
their projects. The goal is to let students discuss their own opinion on the
music and decide what scenes from a movie might correspond with the music, as
it relates to NJCCS 1.4.8.A.4 –
abstract ideas may be expressed in works of dance, music, theatre, and visual
art using a genre’s stylistic traits. I have provided a graphic
organizer to help them organize and analyze their ideas.
Now
for the majority of the lesson plan, which will take more than one class period;
students are encouraged to work in groups (they may work individually if they choose
to do so). They will use computers, audio/video recording devices, the
internet, and music creation software to create they own skit, movie, audio
recording, whatever they choose. NET-S standard, “Create original works as a
means of personal or group expression”, fits perfectly with this project as
well as NJCCS 1.1.8.B.2 – compositional techniques
used in different styles and genres of music vary according to prescribed sets of rules. The project must emphasize the
importance of music to how the audience should feel at a certain point. In my
opinion this project gives students the ability to go in so many different
directions, all of which are valid choices and that require the use of a great
deal of technology.
When
everyone has completed their projects we will spend a good amount of time and
let each group present theirs to the class. The most important aspect of this
entire lesson will be the feedback that students are giving to other groups and
the self assessment that they are required to do afterward. I really want my
students to reflect on the work that they have done individually and the work
that their group has accomplished. Their refection should focus on their use of
technology and how efficiently and effectively their use of music impacted the
final work. In addition, students will be required to submit their reflections
on their blog that corresponds with the class.
Overall,
I think I was efficiently able to use my matrix to find appropriate standards,
NET-S, teaching strategies, and technologies for my lesson plan. The matrix
helped organize my ideas while putting them into chronological order. This
lesson plan was greatly improved by adding technology. It increases the depth
of the final project as well as the delivery of the necessary information
required to do the project. Furthermore, for students going into any visual or
performing art degree could easily use this project in their resumes for
college.
