Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.

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Number: MU.4.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Music
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

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Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

MU.4.C.1.In.a
Identify and use appropriate sensory skills to recognize specified musical characteristics.
MU.4.C.1.In.b
Recognize families of orchestral and band instruments
MU.4.C.1.In.c
Identify and use appropriate sensory skills to distinguish voice parts.

Supported

MU.4.C.1.Su.a
Use a teacher-selected sensory skill to recognize specified musical characteristics.
MU.4.C.1.Su.b
Recognize a variety of orchestral and band instruments.
MU.4.C.1.Su.c
Use a teacher-selected sensory skill to recognize differences in voice parts.

Participatory

MU.4.C.1.Pa.a
Recognize a teacher-selected musical characteristic in a song or instrumental piece.
MU.4.C.1.Pa.b
Recognize selected orchestral and band instruments.
MU.4.C.1.Pa.c
Distinguish between two voice types.

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Lesson Plan

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Bass - No Matter the Voice Part They're All Really Great!:

Students will be introduced to the four main voice parts.  Using movement and collaborative group activities, students will learn to define and aurally identify each of the four main voice parts.  

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