Lesson Objective

Students will compare performances using musical criteria.

How can we compare performances effectively?
What makes one performance different from another?
How do we support comparisons with evidence?

Compare, contrast, interpretation

MU:Re7.2.E.IIc

Students compare and evaluate ideas.

Students compare performances based on musical accuracy, style, and expressive intent.
DOK 1: Identify similarities/differences.
DOK 2: Describe differences.
DOK 3: Analyze impact.
DOK 4: Evaluate effectiveness.

Comparison is essential in decision-making.

Students may rely on preference instead of evidence.

Independent comparison; group discussion; guided prompts; flexible formats.

DOK 1: Checklist
DOK 2: Comparison
DOK 3: Analysis
DOK 4: Evaluation