Number: MU.5.S.1
Title: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Music
Grade: 5
Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| MU.5.S.1.1: | Improvise rhythmic and melodic phrases to create simple variations on familiar melodies. |
| MU.5.S.1.2: | Compose short vocal or instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources. |
| MU.5.S.1.3: | Arrange a familiar song by manipulating specified aspects of music. |
| MU.5.S.1.4: | Sing or play simple melodic patterns by ear with support from the teacher. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.5.S.1.In.a: | Improvise rhythmic or melodic phrases to create variations on familiar melodies. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.5.S.1.Su.a: | Improvise simple rhythmic or melodic patterns to create variations on familiar melodies. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.5.S.1.Pa.a: | Participate in simple rhythmic or melodic patterns. |
| MU.5.S.1.Pa.b: | Imitate simple rhythmic or melodic patterns. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plans
| Name |
Description |
| EATALOTTAPIZZA - Creating a Rhythm Pizza: | Students recite the poem "Eat A Lotta Pizza" and add a rhythmic ostinato as a B section using "pizza topping" words. |
| Buns Cross Hot: | Students will work in small groups to create an arrangement of Hot Cross Buns by manipulating musical elements. |
