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Students will learn new violin techniques and perform compositions in a 6th grade violin lesson. They will warm up with echo patterns and finger exercises. Students will then perform the fiddle tune "Drummond Castle" and assess their original compositions using specific techniques. Each student will perform their composition for feedback. The lesson will conclude with playing string quartets to practice ensemble skills. The teacher will provide individual assistance and assessments will include composition worksheets.

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Lesson 3

Students will learn new violin techniques and perform compositions in a 6th grade violin lesson. They will warm up with echo patterns and finger exercises. Students will then perform the fiddle tune "Drummond Castle" and assess their original compositions using specific techniques. Each student will perform their composition for feedback. The lesson will conclude with playing string quartets to practice ensemble skills. The teacher will provide individual assistance and assessments will include composition worksheets.

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11/10 Lesson Plan 6+

Student Teacher Name: Grace Kenny Date: 11/10

Lesson Topic and Grade: Violin Lesson, 6

PA Academic Standards (Benchmarks/Indicators) or National Standards of Music addressed:


MU:Pr5.1.E.8a Develop strategies to address technical challenges in a varied repertoire of music and
evaluate their success using feedback from ensemble peers and other sources to refine performances.
MU:Pr6.1.E.8a Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and
improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures and styles.
Essential Question, We Can, DOK:
How do we learn new music?
- We can write music with various compositional techniques. We can play chamber music.
- DOK 3
Concepts/Vocabulary:
Accompaniment, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, ostinato, arpeggio, drone
Slur, CKT (Clef, Key Signature, Time Signature), A minor, posture
Instructional Objectives:
Students will perform an original composition, demonstrating specific compositional strategies.
Students will be able to play part of a fiddle tune and string quartets.
Materials:
Instruments for students and teacher
Drummond Castle sheet music
Drummond Castle accompaniment worksheet
Projector
Etling String Quartet Music
Opening/Introduction Activity:
Warm Up Sequence: Open String 4-beat Echo Patterns
- Teacher will sing “A A A A,” and then students will play “A A A A.” T will repeat this process for “D
D D D.” T will then sing note-name patterns that alternate between the A and D string. Next, T will
add G to the patterns. Finally T will sing patterns that include C for violas and cellos, or E for violins
and violas.
- T will start to sing note-name patterns on the D string that include fingers. T will repeat this process
on the A string. Finally T will sing patterns that include the string crossing, such as B A G.
Learning Opportunities/Procedure:
Performing: Drummond Castle
- T will demonstrate first few measures, and then students will play through Drummond Castle.
Creating/Assessing: Drummond Castle Composition Worksheet Finalization
- T will bring students’ attention to the checklist, explaining that students should make sure that they
have incorporated the key words into the accompaniments that they write.
- T will look over each student’s composition, making sure that the notes are written correctly, are
readable, and are playable.
Performing: Drummond Castle Composition Performance
- T will ask for a volunteer to go first. T will have other students play the melody as T and selected
student play the student’s accompaniment.
- T will encourage applause and positive feedback for each student’s performance.
Closing Activity:
Etling String Quartets
- T will have students review Minuet from last rehearsal. T will have students play through this piece,
while T plays along with anyone who needs it and gives cues.
- T will listen to two parts at a time, if necessary and will rehearse parts of the piece as needed.
Specific Differentiation Strategies:
T will have students share their performances as well as their ideas about other students’ compositions
and will give specific feedback or followup questions.
Assessment:
T will check for understanding and participation through the completion of the Drummond Castle
Composition Worksheet.

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