Lesson 4: INTERPRET
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will interpret meaning through text and music.
How do we determine the expressive intent of a performance?
How do performers communicate meaning?
Expression, diction, phrasing
MU:Re8.1.E.Ia
Drawing conclusions and supporting with evidence
Students interpret performances by identifying expressive intent and connecting musical elements to meaning.
DOK 1: Identify expressive elements in a performance.
DOK 2: Explain possible meanings based on what is heard.
DOK 3: Support interpretations using musical evidence.
DOK 4: Compare and justify multiple interpretations.
Interpretation varies across cultures and time periods
Students may think that there is only one correct interpretation when multiple can be justified
Guided questioning; multiple listening examples; peer discussion; choice in response format; modeling interpretation.
DOK 1: Identification of expressive elements
DOK 2: Written or verbal interpretation
DOK 3: Evidence-based interpretation response
DOK 4: Comparative interpretation discussion or writing