Lopatcong Township School District

Music Curriculum

Grades 5-8

Linda Kohl, Music Teacher

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Purpose

 

Philosophy

 

Goals

 

Evaluation

 

Scope and Sequence Codes

 

 

 

Grade 5 Music Curriculum

Grade 6 Music Curriculum

Grade 7 Music Curriculum

Grade 8 Music Curriculum

 

 

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Appendix H

Appendix I

 

 

 

 

Purpose

 

 

The purpose of this curriculum is to serve as a basic instructional tool for the teaching of Music in grades 5-8.

 

 

This document is to serve as a guide which contains concepts and skills which are to be taught, the scope and sequence of the curriculum, correlation of skills to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Visual and Performing Arts and suggested learning activities and references to teacher resource materials. Teacher resource materials include various visual and auditory resources, activities, technology and ideas to enhance Music instruction in grades 5-8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philosophy

 

 

Music is so important in our cultural heritage that it must be considered an integral part of the total educational program. To each new generation this facet of our heritage is a source of knowledge, inspiration and pleasure which enables us to forma way of life.

 

 

 

Music contributes much to the fulfillment of social, emotional and spiritual needs. As individuals face the everyday problems of life, they need aesthetic and inspirational experiences. Music educators believe that music education can increase the sensitivity of all children to the power of music as an art and develop their potential to perceive the art of music keenly and respond to it deeply.

 

 

 

The Music Curriculum embraces the life of the commitments and draws on the nation and the world for its course content to enrich and maintain our cultural heritage.

 

 

Goals

 

 

 

 

  1. The learner will understand and appreciate the aesthetic qualities of music.

 

  1. The learner will understand basic tenets of music literacy as related to reading and writing music.

 

 

  1. The learner will demonstrate some proficiency in music performance.

 

  1. The learner will understand the expressive elements of music as related to producing an emotional response.

 

 

  1. The learner will express informed opinions on a variety of musical styles.

 

  1. The learner will be exposed to music through the ages and its various social, cultural and spiritual influences.

 

 

  1. The learner will exhibit higher level (order) thinking skills through composing and creating music.

 

  1. The learner will become aware of the roles music can play in their future; recreationally and/or professionally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

 

The Board of Education recognizes that a system of grading student achievement may assist the teachers, students and parents to better access the student’s progress toward district educational goals and assists the student in the implementation of that progress.

 

 

Grading shall be the system of measuring and recording student progress and achievement, which enables the student, parent and teachers to:

  • Learn the student’s strengths and weakness.
  • Plan an educational future for the student in the areas of the greatest potential for success.
  • Determine the level for proficiency compared to the expected outcome.

 

 

 

Effective evaluation to determine mastery will be accomplished through a variety of criteria and activities. Listed below are some of the criteria and/or activities teachers may use:

 

1.       Performance

2.       Class participation/Discussions

3.       Individual or group projects

4.       Journals/written critiques

5.       Teacher made tests and quizzes

6.       Text Unit and/or Level tests

7.       Essays and written reports

8.       Oral presentation

9.       Class preparation and homework

10.   Rubrics

11.   Music notebooks containing the course’s materials

 

Scope and Sequence Codes

 

 

I……………………………Introduce

 

 

D……………………………Develop

 

 

M……………………………Master

 

 

R……………………………Reinforce

 

 

 

 

 

 

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