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Lesson Plan Jazz

1. The lesson plan aims to teach students about the history and culture of jazz music through a PowerPoint presentation, class discussion, and independent writing assignment. 2. Students will learn that jazz is the only American music genre developed in the US and about the struggles of African Americans during the time period when jazz emerged. 3. To check understanding, the teacher will ask questions throughout and have students complete a worksheet and paragraph on the characteristics of the time period and what inspired the music. The goal is for students to understand jazz's role and relationship to other arts.

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Lesson Plan Jazz

1. The lesson plan aims to teach students about the history and culture of jazz music through a PowerPoint presentation, class discussion, and independent writing assignment. 2. Students will learn that jazz is the only American music genre developed in the US and about the struggles of African Americans during the time period when jazz emerged. 3. To check understanding, the teacher will ask questions throughout and have students complete a worksheet and paragraph on the characteristics of the time period and what inspired the music. The goal is for students to understand jazz's role and relationship to other arts.

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THE CLAFLIN IMPERATIVE PREPARING STDUENTS FOR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE IN A MULTICULTURAL, GLOBAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Claflin University School of Education - - - EDUC 450 Reflective Lesson Plan Name: Jordan Jefferson Date: 3/1/13

PART I: PLANNING Jazz Title of Lesson


Is this lesson original idea? If not, from what source did I borrow this lesson?

Source Subject Area (s)

This lesson comprised of materials in the classroom and of my own material. This is an original lesson.

Music Its Role 9-12 Grade Level TSWBAT: 1. Understand Music through history and Culture. Curriculum Standard(s) 2. 3. The students will demonstrate through musical performance and instruction the understanding of relationships between music, the other arts and disciplines outside of art.
What will students experience during the lesson? What is the agenda for the lesson? What is the content to be taught?

Description and Background Information

Students will experience the only American Made music genre to be birthed in America. They will learn the history.

What will I need to teach this lesson? What do students need to participate?

Materials

The Teacher will need PowerPoint, and a white board. The Student need paper, pencil, and their notebook.
What will students be able to do at the conclusion of this lesson? Write measurable objective(s).

Lesson Objectives

The Student will be able to identify key points in Jazz and of the Period with 80% accuracy.
How will I vary these objectives for students who do not understand the material? How will I vary these objectives for students who have already mastered the concept? How will I vary these objectives for students who are presently learning English

Varying Objectives for Individuals Needs

For students who do not demonstrate proficiency after my informal assessment, they will receive extra help during group activities. I will review the families and see what information they know to build on what I need t to do as the teacher. For students who do not speak English I will find examples for them and also provide then with the proper translations.

Part II: IMPLEMENTATION


How will I find out what students already know about this topic?

Pre-assessment

I plan to do an informal assessment, but asking the students a series of questions to see if they know anything about the period.
What will I do to make a connection between students and this lesson?

Motivation(Hook)

Talk about how music relates to culture and individuals as composers. And the struggle of African Americans during the time period.
What will I say to explain the importance of learning this lesson?

Statement of Purpose

Knowing about history helps broaden the knowledge base of students. This is important to know whether or not you continue in music and become a musician. This lesson is to give a brief wash of these concepts so that students can be better prepared for more advanced music classes.
What will I do to show students what is expected?

Teacher Modeling or Demonstration

I will perform an example of a jazz solo or improvisation.


What will we do together as they learn how to succeed at the new task?

Guided Practice

The lecture, I will talk then through given them specific information that I want them to know.
What will I ask to know if students understand so far? List questions. What will I do throughout the lesson to determine if students understand the information? List activities/techniques or describe the strategies that you plan to use.

Checking for Understanding

I will perform informal assessment throughout the lesson. The questions will be comprised of lesson items and I will use fill in the blank, short answer, and worksheet activities to check for understanding.
What will students do to internalize the knowledge?

Independent Practice

Write a paragraph on the characteristics of the Period what inspired the music.
What will students do to demonstrate what they learned during the lesson? If an assessment is used, attach a copy. If using an authentic assessment, attach a copy of the scoring rubric.

Assessment

Formal Test This is not an authentic assessment. This is an assessment that he made. I was required to make a make-up test for the class.

How will I conclude the lesson and relate it to future experiences?

Closure

I will discusses again the contributions of African Americans to this field. I will also discuss how important it is to maintain this art form that is indigenous to America,
What can students do at home or in the classroom to apply the knowledge or skills? What will you do to connect the lesson with the home, community and community agencies?

Extension Activities

Find a jazz song and write a report on the history surrounding the song.
How is technology meaningful to this lesson? How do you plan to use implement student used technology during the lesson?

Technology Connections Across the Curriculum

Technology will be used in the Homework assignment and in the classroom. I will use a projector for this lesson and computer.
What activities do you plan to implement to connect your lesson across the curriculum to all 7 content areas?

N/A
PART III IMPLEMENTATION
What worked for you during the lesson? What did not work? What changes would you make when you teach this lesson again to make it more effective?

The lesson proved to be very interesting. The students enjoyed the lesson because Jazz is close to the American experience. They enjoyed the listening. The one thing that I did not enjoy was the fact that my sound clips did not work. Reflections

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