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Written Reflection of Music Compositions

WRITING ABOUT MUSICAL MOOD

UNIT SUMMARY | STANDARDS | OUTCOMES | RESOURCES

LESSONS 1-5 | LESSONS 6-9 | LESSONS 10-16

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A student from describes his experience working with formative assessment:

• Writing expectations were made clear to the students and teachers through the use of a formative self-assessment with a checklist for writing about musical mood.
• Students did significantly more writing about music than in previous years.
• A number of activities and templates were developed which were engaging for the kids and helped close learning gaps, i.e. card games, writing templates, mnemonics.
• Both the usefulness and challenges of technology were brought to light, with much positive feedback for Google Forms and the apps Name Selector and Tenuto.
• The use of self-assessments with checklists led to the creation of similar self-assessments for use in performance, specifically guided recorder practice.
• The teacher and facilitator identified the need to slightly restructure the writing process, add additional steps, and provide richer opportunities for the stronger writers. 

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Unit Details

Arts Discipline: Music
Grade: 5
Borough: Manhattan

Music: Elementary School Unit

Written Reflection of Music Compositions

• Unit Summary

• Standards

• Lessons 1-5

• Lessons 6-9

• Lessons 10-16

• Outcomes

• Resources