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    This 4-lesson unit plan teaches 6th grade students about key signatures. Lesson 1 introduces the key signatures of G, D, and A. Lesson 2 has students compose short pieces in Noteflight using these keys. Lesson 3 introduces the key signatures of F, Bb, and Eb. Lesson 4 has students compose in Noteflight using these flat keys. Formative and summative assessments include observation, worksheets, compositions, and presentations to evaluate students' understanding of key signatures.

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    This 4-lesson unit plan teaches 6th grade students about key signatures. Lesson 1 introduces the key signatures of G, D, and A. Lesson 2 has students compose short pieces in Noteflight using these keys. Lesson 3 introduces the key signatures of F, Bb, and Eb. Lesson 4 has students compose in Noteflight using these flat keys. Formative and summative assessments include observation, worksheets, compositions, and presentations to evaluate students' understanding of key signatures.

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    This 4-lesson unit plan teaches 6th grade students about key signatures. Lesson 1 introduces the key signatures of G, D, and A. Lesson 2 has students compose short pieces in Noteflight using these keys. Lesson 3 introduces the key signatures of F, Bb, and Eb. Lesson 4 has students compose in Noteflight using these flat keys. Formative and summative assessments include observation, worksheets, compositions, and presentations to evaluate students' understanding of key signatures.

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    This 4-lesson unit plan teaches 6th grade students about key signatures. Lesson 1 introduces the key signatures of G, D, and A. Lesson 2 has students compose short pieces in Noteflight using these keys. Lesson 3 introduces the key signatures of F, Bb, and Eb. Lesson 4 has students compose in Noteflight using these flat keys. Formative and summative assessments include observation, worksheets, compositions, and presentations to evaluate students' understanding of key signatures.

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    Unit Plan Outline

    Teacher: Adam Alves


    Unit Title: Key Signatures
    Grade: 6
    Number of Classes: 4

    MA Frameworks:
    • 2.5 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests 

    in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 9/8, and alla breve meter signatures

    • 2.6 Read and sing at sight simple melodies and intervals in both the treble 

    and bass clefs

    • 2.7 Identify, define, and use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, 

    dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression

    • 2.8 Use standard notation to record their own musical ideas and those of 

    others

    • 4.6 Improvise and compose simple harmonic accompaniments

    • 4.7 Improvise melodic embellishments and simple rhythmic and melodic 



    variations on given pentatonic melodies and melodies in major keys

    • 5.9 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality,


    intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions in an analysis of music

    National Standards:

    Creating

    MU:Cr2.1.6b - Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/ video recording to
    document personal simple rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and two- chord harmonic
    musical ideas.

    MU:Cr3.1.6a - Evaluate their own work, applying teacher-provided criteria such as


    application of selected elements of music, and use of sound sources.

    MU:Cr3.2.6a - Present the final version of their documented personal composition or


    arrangement, using craftsmanship and originality to demonstrate an effective beginning,
    middle, and ending, and convey expressive intent.

    MU:Cr3.1.7a - Evaluate their own work, applying selected criteria such as appropriate
    application of elements of music including style, form, and use of sound sources.

    Responding

    MU:Re7.2.6a - Describe how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the
    structure of the pieces.

    Connecting

    MU:Cn10.0.6a - Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal


    choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.

    Rationale:
    Learning the different key signatures would help students to realize that not all
    music is in C. For instrumental students, it will open them up to a variety of keys which
    will benefit them in their band/orchestra/choir careers. For general music students, it
    would be beneficial for them to see how these different keys affect the feeling and mood
    of a piece.

    Essential Questions:
    What is a key signature?
    What is a flat/sharp?
    What patterns are there for finding the key signatures?
    How does the key affect the mood of the piece?

    Enduring Understanding:
    Students will use these key signatures in a composition and or/analysis project
    later on in the year. Students may also use this information as a base to compose songs/
    pieces in the future, whether they stick with a musical ensemble or not.

    Behavioral Objectives:
    • Students will be able to identify the following major key signatures: G, D, and A
    • Students will be able to compose a short lead sheet (8-9 measures) in Noteflight using
    one of the following major key signatures: G, D, and A
    • Students will be able to identify the following major key signatures: F, Bb, and Eb
    • Students will be able to compose a short lead sheet (8-9 measures) in Noteflight using
    one of the following major key signatures: F, Bb, or Eb
    Assessment/Evaluation:
    Informal - Observing of notes taken, around the world, asking students to come
    up to the board to write the different key signatures/chords,
    Formal - Group worksheet, ticket to leave, Noteflight documents sent to the
    instructor
    Long Range Assignment/Project/Product - Sharp Keys Composition Project, Flat
    Keys Composition Project

    Prior Knowledge and Skills:


    Staff, treble clef, identify notes on the treble clef, steps (whole and half), time signature,
    quarter and eighth notes, how to build a major scale (wwhwwwh), Chords I, IV, and V in
    the key of C, how to use Noteflight

    Accommodations:
    1. Special needs - Student could have key signature board as an added visual,
    using removable sharps to go along with the lesson. Student could have a
    personal sheet of the key signatures and what chords/notes they could use in
    their composition.
    2. ELL - Speak slower, write down concepts and point to areas of the board
    when explaining them. Explain directions slowly, have peer assistance with
    Noteflight, write out what chords you could Duse on the board.

    School to Home/community connection: n/a

    Activator:
    Playing pop songs that the students are familiar with to show the different kinds of keys
    they are in.

    Repertoire:
    Composition Project examples
    Different selections of music as example of Key signature

    Materials Needed:
    • Keyboard sheet
    • Key signature worksheet
    • Powerpoint
    • Around the World Cards for Key of G, D, and A
    • White board
    • Dry-erase markers/eraser
    • Piano
    • Blank staff paper
    • Chrome books/portable laptops/computers
    Lesson Outlines

    Lesson 1: Key Signatures of G, D, and A


    • Behavioral Objective: Students will be able to identify the following major key
    signatures: G, D, and A
    • Assessment/Evaluation: Observing of notes taken, group worksheet, around the
    world, ticket to leave
    • Prior Knowledge and activator: Staff, treble clef, identify notes on the treble clef,
    steps (whole and half), time signature, quarter and eighth notes, how to build a major
    scale (wwhwwwh)
    • Lesson content:
    • Introduce Sharps
    • C major scale
    • Key Signature of G, D, and A
    • Students partner up
    • Around the World

    Lesson 2: Composition in G, D, or A
    • Behavioral Objective: Students will be able to compose a short lead sheet (8-9
    measures) in Noteflight using one of the following major key signatures: G, D, and A
    • Assessment/Evaluation: Noteflight documents sent to the instructor, asking students to
    come up to the board to write the different key signatures/chords
    • Prior Knowledge and activator: Staff, treble clef, identify notes on the treble clef,
    steps (whole and half), time signature, quarter and eighth notes, how to build a major
    scale (wwhwwwh), Chords I, IV, and V in the key of C, how to use Noteflight
    • Lesson content:
    • Review Keys G, D, A
    • I, IV, V Chords in G, D, A
    • Composition Project
    • Presentation of Projects

    Lesson 3: Key Signatures of F, Bb, and Eb


    • Behavioral Objective: Students will be able to identify the following major key
    signatures: F, Bb, and Eb
    • Assessment/Evaluation: Observing of notes taken, group worksheet, ticket to leave
    • Prior Knowledge and activator: Staff, treble clef, identify notes on the treble clef,
    steps (whole and half), time signature, quarter and eighth notes, how to build a major
    scale (wwhwwwh)
    • Lesson content:
    • Introduce Flats
    • C major scale
    • Key Signature of F, Bb, and Eb
    • Students partner up
    • Assessment Game

    Lesson 4: Composition in F, Bb, or Eb


    • Behavioral Objective: Students will be able to compose a short lead sheet (8-9
    measures) in Noteflight using one of the following major key signatures: F, Bb, or Eb
    • Assessment/Evaluation: Noteflight documents sent to the instructor, asking students to
    come up to the board to write the different key signatures/chords
    • Prior Knowledge and activator: Staff, treble clef, identify notes on the treble clef,
    steps (whole and half), time signature, quarter and eighth notes, how to build a major
    scale (wwhwwwh), Chords I, IV, and V in the key of C, how to use Noteflight
    • Lesson content:
    • Review Keys F, Bb, Eb
    • I, IV, V Chords in F, Bb, Eb
    • Composition Project
    • Presentation of Project

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