Making Rhythms in Music

Rationale: The purpose of this

lesson is to familiarize the
students with rhythms and help
them understand how to count out
and identify the rhythms.
Materials/Equipment:

-Rhythm sticks
-Pencils
-Maracas
-Whiteboard
-Tambourines
-Expo markers
-Finger cymbals
-Index cards
TEKS Achieved:

(3) Creative expression/performance.

The student reads and writes music
notation. The student is
expected to:
(A) read simple examples of music
notation; and
(B) write simple examples of music
notation.
(4) Creative expression/performance.
The student creates and arranges music
within specified guidelines.
The student is expected to:
(A) create short rhythmic patterns; and
(B) create short melodic patterns.

Blooms Taxonomy:
Knowledge
Comprehension
Synthesis
Application
Evaluation

Differentiated Learning:
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Logical/Math
Verbal/Linguistic
Musical

Visual/Spatial

Classroom Strategies:
Cooperative Groups
Hands-On
Independent Activities
Simulation
Lecture
Pairing

Curriculum Integration:
Music
Math
Reading
Writing

Submitted by: Megan Bush

EDUC 1301__
Assignment # _3_ for Grade Level(s) __1___

Objectives:

TSW listen to the teacher clap different rhythms.

TSW identify the different notes that make up the different
beats.
TSW create their own rhythm using assigned instrument.
TSW be able to count out different rhythms.

Lesson Plan:
Introduction (Anticipatory Set/Motivation):
1. Get right to it and excitedly tell the students that they will be using
instruments today from the percussion family.
Process:
1. Start out by explaining the two different notes that will be used in
the lesson (quarter and two-eighths notes).
2. Use different clapping rhythms to assist in showing how the quarter
and two-eighths notes sound and that they are worth the same amount
of time, but one is two claps-per beat and the other is just one.
3. Pass out the various percussion instruments, an index card and a
pencil for each student.
4. Have the students play out several rhythms along with you, and then
repeat after you.
5. Write out on the board each rhythm that was played and point to
each beat as you play along with it.
6. After repeating the rhythms a few times ask the students to find a
spot in the room and take their instrument, card and pencil to their
spot.
7. Have the students write their names on their index cards and come
up with 3 different rhythms using only 4 beats (4 notes).
8. After an allotted time, have the students return to their seats.
9. Go down each row and have the students pick one rhythm to play and
ask them to tell which notes they used.

Accommodations:

1. This is an activity that all students can participate in. If a student is unable
to use an instrument for whatever reason, they may speak the rhythm, tap it
with their feet, or be placed with a partner for further assistance.

Assessment/Evaluation:

1. Assessments can be made by listening to each student play their

rhythm as well as reviewing their note cards once they are all finished.