Lesson 3: Self-Assessment in Singing
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will evaluate their own singing by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
How can I tell if I am singing accurately?
What can I do to improve my singing?
Self-assessment
Pitch
Tone
Posture
Breath support
MU:Re9.1.6a – Evaluate musical performances using appropriate criteria
MU:Pr4.1.6a – Apply performance techniques in music
The teacher will model how to evaluate pitch, tone, posture, and breathing.
Students will perform a short warm-up or song excerpt and then reflect on their singing using a simple self-assessment checklist.
DOK Level: 3 – Strategic Thinking (reflecting and evaluating personal performance)
Provide simplified checklists for students needing support.
Allow students to discuss reflections with a partner.
Use teacher modeling to demonstrate evaluation strategies.
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Completed self-assessment checklist.
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Participation in reflective discussion.