2. http://bit.ly/1uSzJq2 6 Steps to Easy Differentiation in Elem Music Patrick R. Lollis @canmaestro Cannon Elementary Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

3. 1. Know the steps and standards from bottom to top

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 2. Know your students

9. 3. How will we recognize mastery? Up the ladder? Down the ladder?

10. 4. Design for: – Mastery – Motivation – Mentoring

11. 5. Invite students to “try” the next level.

12. 6. Frame every lesson segment with clear goals.

16. 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

18. Learning a Song Inner Voice + Stereo Mix Track Solo Voices on Microphone Singing Voice + Instrumental Track Hand Motions + Vocal Practice Track

21. http://bit.ly/1uSzJq2 6 Steps to Easy Differentiation in Elem Music Patrick R. Lollis @canmaestro Cannon Elementary Grapevine-Colleyville ISD