Instrumental Music: Aligning with Common Core

Common Sense Approaches to Common Core Integration  Understanding the purpose and function of Common Core Standards  Understanding which Common Core Standards are found in the Florida Course Code Descriptions as “Additional Required Benchmarks”

 Understanding (realizing) the “Common Sense” connections between the application of Common Core Standards and the delivery of the music curriculum

 Implementing meaningful activities that impact student’s musical and academic achievement

 Creating effective lesson plans that integrate NGSSS and Common Core Standards

 Discovering the myriad of Common Core resources for music educators

1302010 M/J Band 2 - 1302020 M/J Band 3 1302050 M/J Orchestra 2 - 1302060 M/J Orchestra 3 Common Core Standard

CC Standard Description

LACC.7.SL.1.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure.

LACC.7.SL.1.2

LACC.7.SL.1.3

LACC.7.SL.2.4

LACC.68.RST.2.4

LACC.68.WHST.3.9 MACC.K12.MP.5 MACC.K12.MP.6 MACC.K12.MP.7

1302300 Band 1 – 1302310 Band 2 1302360 Orchestra 1 – 1302370 Orchestra 2 CC Standard

CC Standard Description

LACC.910.SL.1.1

Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (oneon-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. LACC.910.SL.1.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. LACC.910.SL.1.3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. LACC.910.SL.2.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. LACC.910.RST.2.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics. LACC.910.WHST.3.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. MACC.K12.MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically. MACC.K12.MP.6

Attend to precision.

MACC.K12.MP.7

Look for and make use of structure.

Common Questions about the Integration of Common Core Standards into the Music Curriculum 1. 2. 3. 4.

Do I have to alter how I teach? Will it negatively impact student performance quality? Do I have to sacrifice my curriculum? What’s in it for me and my students?

What can these Standards look like in your Instrumental Music Class Room?

Mathematical Practice MACC.K12.MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically … Mathematically proficient students consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem…

•Define “appropriate tools” • Musical Instruments • Audio / Video Equipment • Internet Resources • Devices – metronomes, tuners, amplifiers, microphones, apps

Mathematical Practice MACC.K12.MP.6 Attend to precision … Mathematically proficient students … are careful about specifying units of measure … (and) calculate accurately and efficiently … with a degree of precision appropriate for the problem context…

• Linked to MP.5 (Use Appropriate Tools Strategically) • Precision of musical concepts (pitch, rhythm, meter, tempo, dynamics, phrase, etc…) • Precision of physical skills (embouchure, posture, hand position, grip, etc…)

Mathematical Practice MACC.K12.MP.7 Look for and make use of structure … Mathematically proficient students look closely to discern a pattern or structure...

Rhythm patterns Scale patterns Metrical patterns Musical forms Fingering Systems

Melodic Patterns Chord progressions Phrases Ostinatos Rudiments

During close reading in Visual and Performing Arts, students learn to observe, examine and re-examine their craft through sustained inquiry, high quality conversation that spans genres, cultures and eras

Literacy in the Arts Text Literacy includes understanding concepts through

• Word • Symbol • Sound • Movement • Image

Literacy Each format requires the student to observe, comprehend and analyze content for:

• Meaning • Relevance • Accuracy

Literacy Each format requires unique approaches from different physical senses to:

• Perceive • Decode • Reflect • Conclude

Common Core Connections for Instrumental Students: Reading: Text complexity and growth of comprehension

 Knowledge of domain-specific vocabulary  Analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources.

Common Core Writing: Text types, responding to reading and research

 Write arguments related to content and informative/explanatory texts  Use data, evidence, and reason to support arguments and claims  Use domain-specific vocabulary

Writing about Thinking  Student’s should be guided to write about their thinking as a measure to improve their writing.

 We suggest using the 4 step critiquing process (describe, analyze, interpret, evaluate) to guide the writing process.

Common Core Speaking & Listening: Flexible communications and collaborations  Prepare for and participate in conversations with others, building on others’ ideas and expressing your own ideas clearly

 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats

 Presentation of knowledge and ideas  Present information, findings, supporting evidence allowing listeners to follow your reasoning

 Use digital media to strategically display data and share information

21st Century Skills  Collaboration  Cooperation  Communication  Creativity  Organization  Problem Solving  Self-Direction  Social Responsibility  Technical Fluency

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Century Skills

In the Arts, we have two types of text- based activities: Close reading of conventional text in arts is dependent on securing appropriate material for multiple courses, grades and abilities that take place during one period.

 Strategies include research about artists, skills, techniques, materials, historical references, etc.

 Students read and re-read text to explore terminology, interpretation, inference and evidence to generate discussion, comparison, and argument.

Conventional Text Selection All students need exposure to readings and practice with high complexity text Low complexity relies heavily on the recall and recognition of previously learned concepts and principles. Moderate text complexity involves more flexible thinking. The student is expected to decide what to do, using skill and knowledge from various domains. High text complexity makes high demands on student thinking. Students must in engage in an abstract and sophisticated way of thinking involving multiple steps,

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21st Century Skills Close reading of aesthetic text considers the symbol, sound, movement, or image that characterize a particular art form.

 Students analyze and re-analyze the details that comprise the arts form in various stages of production or final form.

 Inferences are drawn from the parts of the whole composition to construct meaning or provide the evidence for discussion, comparison, or argument.

 Such analysis enables students to comprehend and form opinions of their current multi-media culture.

Close Reading Example in Music Music Conventional text: Read and re-read literature related to the development of a musical instrument, performance techniques, or organizational principles and conventions in musical works and their effect on structure Aesthetic text: Analyze and re-analyze, based on exemplary models, the quality and effectiveness of a performance

ELA Standards Speaking and Listening LACC.7.SL.1.1 - LACC.910.SL.1.1

Engage (Initiate and participate) effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 7 (9-10) topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. •Collaborative discussions can be both verbal and non-verbal •Gradual Release Model (I do – we do – you do)

Reading in Science and Technical Subjects (CCR Anchor Standard) LACC.68.RST.2.4 - LACC.910.RST.2.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 (9-10) texts and topics. All musical concepts (and their respective terminologies) • Tone, Intonation, dynamics, articulation, rhythm, meter, tempo • Instrument Construction • Composition (devices, styles, composers, artists) This standard addresses the balance between informational and literary text

Writing in History, Science, and Technical Subjects (CCR Anchor Standard) LACC.68.WHST.3.9 - LACC910.WHST.3.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. See LACC.68.RST.2.4 - LACC.910.RST.2.4 (Reading in Science and Technical Subjects)… Composing /arranging Writing about music in general Writing concert / rehearsal / practice reflections Writing program notes

Back at the School Site  Join a school based PLC related to Common Core  Collaborate with colleagues to support your school goals for student achievement, academically and aesthetically

 Share how the Arts are aligning with CCSS  Document the delivery of CCSS in your lesson plans  Include reading conventional and aesthetic text in the delivery of quality arts instruction

 Continue to model and inspire excellence!

Applications  Lesson Plan Samples  1  2

 Writing Prompts / Activities  Prompts  Activities

 Resources  Web Sites  Foust

Additional Support

Visit the SBBC Defining the Core website for links to webinars, websites and resources that support Common Core implementation in the Arts

Questions? Contact:

Monty Musgrave, Performing Arts Specialist Volusia County Schools [email protected] Joe Luechauer, Music & Performing Arts Supervisor Broward County Schools [email protected]