Lesson Objective

Students will communicate original musical ideas through performance and reflection.

How do musicians share creative work?
What makes a presentation effective?
How can performers communicate artistic intent?

Presentation, communication, expression, performance, audience

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Students communicate ideas clearly and evaluate effectiveness.

Students present and communicate creative work.
DOK 1: Students identify elements of effective presentation.
DOK 2: Students perform or share creative work.
DOK 3: Students analyze how presentation choices affect communication.
DOK 4: Students evaluate and refine presentation strategies.

Artists communicate ideas to audiences through performance and presentation.

Students may think presentation occurs only at the end of a project.

Flexible presentation formats, reflection options, peer feedback, and teacher support.

DOK 1: Students identify presentation criteria.
DOK 2: Students present original work.
DOK 3: Students analyze communication effectiveness.
DOK 4: Students evaluate and refine presentation techniques.