Lesson Objective

Students will compare performances using musical criteria.

How can we compare performances effectively?
What makes one performance different from another?

Compare, contrast, balance, style, interpretation

MU:Re7.2.E.Ic

Comparing texts, evaluating evidence

Students compare performances using musical vocabulary and analysis.
DOK 1: Identify similarities and differences.
DOK 2: Describe differences.
DOK 3: Analyze how differences impact performance.
DOK 4: Evaluate which performance is more effective and justify.

Comparing ideas is essential in academic and real-world contexts

Students may focus only on preference rather than evidence

Venn diagrams; guided prompts; paired listening; small group discussion; flexible formats.

DOK 1: Comparison checklist
DOK 2: Written comparison
DOK 3: Analytical comparison
DOK 4: Evaluative comparison