6 Steps to Easy Differentiation in Elem Music Patrick R. Cannon Elementary Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
1. Know the steps and standards from bottom to top
Build a Skill Ladder! Match the heartbeat of a musical example with patsch on the lap Match the heartbeat of a musical example with rhythm sticks Match the meter groups with body percussion across the midline
Keeping the Beat Match the heartbeat of a musical example with patsch on the lap Match the heartbeat of a musical example with rhythm sticks Match the meter groups with body percussion across the midline
Build a Skill Ladder! Play a crossover bordun accompaniment while singing a simple folk song Play a rhythmic ostinato accompaniment while others perform a short folk song Play a simple bordun accompaniment while singing a short folk song Play heartbeat accompaniment on a classroom instrument while the class chants or sings Play an alternating bordun accompaniment while singing a short folk song
Build a Skill Ladder! Play a crossover bordun accompaniment while singing a simple folk song Play a rhythmic ostinato accompaniment while others perform a short folk song Play a simple bordun accompaniment while singing a short folk song Play heartbeat accompaniment on a classroom instrument while the class chants or sings Play an alternating bordun accompaniment while singing a short folk song
2. Know your students
3. How will we recognize mastery? Up the ladder? Down the ladder?
4. Design for: – Mastery – Motivation – Mentoring
5. Invite students to “try” the next level.
6. Frame every lesson segment with clear goals.
Keeping the Beat Match the heartbeat of a musical example with patsch on the lap Match the heartbeat of a musical example with rhythm sticks Match the meter groups with body percussion across the midline
Learning a Song Inner Voice + Stereo Mix Track Solo Voices on Microphone Singing Voice + Instrumental Track Hand Motions + Vocal Practice Track
6 Steps to Easy Differentiation in Elem Music Patrick R. Cannon Elementary Grapevine-Colleyville ISD