Lesson 6: EVALUATE
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will evaluate how effectively performances communicate meaning, expression, and context.
How do musicians evaluate expressive communication?
What makes a performance meaningful?
How can evaluation improve future performances?
Termi
Evaluation, communication, expression, critique, criteria, reflection
MU:Re9.1.E.Ia
MU:Re9.1.E.Ib
Students evaluate arguments, support conclusions, and communicate analysis clearly.
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for expressive and stylistically appropriate performance.
DOK 2: Students apply criteria to evaluate performances.
DOK 3: Students analyze how effectively performances communicate meaning and context.
DOK 4: Students evaluate performances and propose refinements that strengthen communication and artistry.
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for expressive and stylistically appropriate performance.
DOK 2: Students apply criteria to evaluate performances.
DOK 3: Students analyze how effectively performances communicate meaning and context.
DOK 4: Students evaluate performances and propose refinements that strengthen communication and artistry.
Students may believe evaluation is only based on personal preference.
Rubrics, reflection prompts, peer evaluation, guided discussion, and modeled critique.
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for effective performance.
DOK 2: Students apply evaluation criteria to performances.
DOK 3: Students analyze strengths and weaknesses using musical evidence.
DOK 4: Students evaluate performances and propose specific improvements supported by evidence.