Lesson 1: LISTEN

How do individuals choose music to experience?
What should we listen for in a performance?

Tone, diction, articulation, dynamics, rhythm

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Identifying details and discipline-specific concepts in examples

Students engage in focused listening of their own and others’ performances to identify musical elements and overall effectiveness.
DOK 1: Identify basic musical elements (tempo, dynamics, articulation).
DOK 2: Describe what is heard using musical vocabulary.
DOK 3: Explain how elements contribute to performance quality.
DOK 4: Evaluate listening selections based on purpose and context.

Listening skills are essential for comprehension in all areas.

Students may think listening is passive

Short, repeated listening segments; guided listening prompts; visual organizers; peer discussion; alternative response formats.

DOK 1: Identification checklist during listening
DOK 2: Written or verbal description of performance
DOK 3: Music Listening Assessment
DOK 4: Listening reflection connecting performance to context and intent