Number: MU.2.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Music
Grade: 2
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code |
Description |
MU.2.C.1.1: | Identify appropriate listening skills for learning about musical examples selected by the teacher. |
MU.2.C.1.2: | Respond to a piece of music and discuss individual interpretations. |
MU.2.C.1.3: | Classify unpitched instruments into metals, membranes, shakers, and wooden categories. |
MU.2.C.1.4: | Identify child, adult male, and adult female voices by timbre. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
MU.2.C.1.In.a: | Use a teacher-selected sensory skill to recognize specified musical characteristics. |
MU.2.C.1.In.b: | Respond to a musical work in a variety of ways. |
MU.2.C.1.In.c: | Identify a variety of unpitched instruments. |
Supported
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
MU.2.C.1.Su.a: | Recognize a teacher-selected musical characteristic in a song or instrumental piece. |
MU.2.C.1.Su.b: | Respond to a musical work. |
MU.2.C.1.Su.c: | Explore unpitched classroom instruments. |
Participatory
Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
MU.2.C.1.Pa.a: | Attend to a teacher-selected musical characteristic in a song or instrumental piece. |
MU.2.C.1.Pa.b: | Explore a variety of music. |
MU.2.C.1.Pa.c: | Explore differences in pitch. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plan
Name |
Description |
Husking of the Corn: | This song with PowerPoint, lead sheet, and instrumental play along recording is used to introduce and practice timbre/tone color. Students will use unpitched percussion instruments and non-traditional sounds to create an accompaniment to the song "Husking of the Corn." |