Lesson 6: EVALUATE
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will evaluate how effectively performances communicate meaning and context.
How do singers evaluate expressive communication?
What makes a performance meaningful and effective?
How can evaluation strengthen future performances?
Evaluation, communication, expression, critique, criteria, reflection
MU:Re9.1.E.IIa
MU:Re9.1.E.IIb
Students evaluate arguments, support conclusions, and communicate analysis clearly.
Students evaluate expressive communication and performance effectiveness.
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for expressive and communicative 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.
Evaluation and reflection are essential for artistic growth and effective communication.
Students may think evaluation is only subjective preference.
Rubrics, reflection prompts, peer evaluation, discussion, and modeled critique examples
DOK 1: Students identify criteria related to expressive communication.
DOK 2: Students apply rubrics and criteria to evaluate performances.
DOK 3: Students analyze strengths and weaknesses using musical evidence.
DOK 4: Students evaluate performances and propose specific refinements that improve communication and artistry.