Lesson objective: Teaching Rhythm
Step one “Focus Lesson” (I do alone)
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Explain to students about the rhythm objective
for the class
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For example: half note, quarter note, whole
rests
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Give students a visual, i.e. writing on the
board
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Listening examples: sing or tap different rhythms
and rests
Step two “Guided practice” (We do it)
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Have students mimic rhythm
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Clap out a half note and have students repeat
with their own clapping
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Can use drums and have students beat the drum
with specific rhythms
Step three “Independent Practice” (You do it independently)
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Have students write down the names of rhythmic
notes
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This can be off of a worksheet
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Have students practice rhythms by themselves on
a drum or clapping
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Teacher walks around the room checking sheet
work and rhythm work, giving help where help is needed
Step Four “Collaborative Learning” (You do it together)
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Have students who were working independently
group up and share with their peers what they have learned.
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Teacher walks around room to make sure there are
not any students still struggling with rhythm
