Less than $5 Music Assessment

This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze the poetic elements in Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the song lyrics for theme, symbolism, characterization, allusion, format, simile, and metaphor.

This foldable includes an answer key! Please ask if you have any questions!

No need to have drums, recorders, or even auxiliary instruments for this one! If you don't have access, are traveling to rooms, or want to give a change to your curriculum try "Body Percussion Dynamic Challenge"!

There are nearly 30 Dynamic rhythm in each level with CLAPS, PATS , STOMPS, and SNAPS, and CHEST PATS, all indicated on the powerpoint slide with icons. Count your kids off with a few prep beats and watch them go!

If the kids master the rhythm with the appropriate dynamics, advance the slide and see how far they can get! (scoreboard included!)

• I usually put a 2-3 minute song on and see if they can get the highest score before the end of the song and track it for next time

Also terrific for reading in some of the younger grades who are not familiar with standard notation and need a warmup to reading using these icons.

Use the included background tracks (90bpm to 110bpm) or put on your favorite music so the kids can jam along (or choose your own)!

Here are the 4 levels:

• Level 1 - Piano and Forte
• Level 2 - Adding in Quarter Rests
• Level 3 - Crescendo
• Level 4 - Diminuendo

Nothing like catching two curriculum areas in one. This assignment will help you meet expectations in both music and language. Students are asked to analyze poetry and lyrics, both those used in class and those of their own choosing. The assignment has students looking at: * vocabulary used * structure * techniques * important words * feelings Students are also asked to consider how the poem/music is meant to be performed. They are also asked to consider the background of the poet/musician.

Tap away your finger number problems with these tapping pages we call FINGER TAPZ!

Finger Tapz is a set of exercises you can assign students to work on learning their finger numbers as well as finger dexterity.

Finger Tapz Set 4 includes 125 exercises on 25 pages that all start with Finger 4.

Each page in the set features 5 rows each colored differently so students know which row to play. The fun of Finger Tapz happens when you choose a random starting point and tell students to play up and down, side to side, diagonally, or in whatever direction giving students a variety of ways to tap through the page.

Here's how the exercises work, you place the selected page(s) in front of the student and have them tap those fingers either on a solid surface, their lap, or even on the keys! You can also keep these digitally and pull them up on a tablet if you so choose!

A built-in bonus with these exercises is the possibility of using these to introduce composing with your students by having your students place their hands on different spots on the keyboard!

If this sounds like a solution you've been needing, be sure to download Finger Tapz today and get working with your students' fingers!

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Catalog: MTP-FTS4-DG

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Bring music theory to life with Treble Clef Uno, a music-themed twist on the classic card game that’s perfect for reinforcing note reading and rhythm recognition in a fun, interactive way. This game is ideal for music students who are learning to read notes on the treble clef staff and understand note durations.
How to Play:

1. Set Up:

• Each player is dealt 7 cards. The remaining cards form a draw pile, with the top card flipped over to start the discard pile.
• The cards in this game feature notes on the treble clef staff (like C, D, E) and note durations (like quarter notes, half notes, whole notes) instead of the traditional Uno colors and numbers.

1. Gameplay:

• Players take turns matching a card from their hand to the top card of the discard pile by either note name (e.g., C to C) or note duration (e.g., quarter note to quarter note).
• If a player cannot match the top card, they must draw a card from the draw pile. If that card can be played, they may play it immediately; otherwise, the turn passes to the next player.

1. Special Cards:

• Reverse: Reverses the direction of play.
• Skip: Skips the next player’s turn.
• +2: The next player must draw two cards and skip their turn.
• Wild: The player who plays this card can choose the next note name or duration to be matched.
• Wild +4: The player who plays this card chooses the next note name or duration to be matched, and the next player must draw four cards and skip their turn.

1. Winning the Game:

• The objective is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards. When a player plays their second-to-last card, they must shout "Uno!" If another player catches them not saying it before their next turn, that player must draw two cards.
• The first player to play all their cards wins the round. You can keep score by adding up the remaining cards in other players' hands, or just start a new round for more fun!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging Learning: Reinforces note reading and rhythm recognition while students enjoy the familiar and competitive gameplay of Uno.
• Interactive and Fun: A great way to practice music theory concepts in a group setting, making learning fun and memorable.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for classroom settings, individual lessons, or at-home practice, with rules that are easy to adapt for different skill levels.

Perfect for:

• Music Classrooms: A fun and educational game that helps students reinforce their understanding of note names and rhythms.
• Piano Lessons: Ideal for students learning to read treble clef notes and understand note durations, bringing a playful element to music theory practice.
• At-Home Practice: Parents can use this game to support their child’s music education in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.

With Treble Clef Uno, you can turn note reading and rhythm practice into an exciting game that students will love. Add this resource to your teaching toolkit and watch your students eagerly improve their music theory skills while having a blast!

On January 28th, 1985, dozens of the time period’s most popular musicians gathered in Los Angeles to record a charity song for African famine relief. Setting stylistic differences and egos aside, they collaborated on a song that would make history. This documentary, which debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, examines how the song came to be, who was involved, and the implications of the recording.

This Doc (printable OR digital) asks students 9 thought-provoking questions for during and after viewing the film. This is NOT a guided viewing assignment; it's a series of thought-provoking questions that asks them to consider the film as a whole and to synthesize what they might already know about these musicians and the event with what they saw in the film. They are asked about the title, the lyrics to "We Are The World", the impact of the event, who planned the event and why, the artists who participated, the arrangement of the recording, the public's response, the impact of the song during this particular time period, etc.

I use this with my high school elective "Lyrics as Literature" with 9-12th graders, but I'd feel comfortable using it with upper middle school students as well.

Included in these rhythm bundle are 25 resources that you can utilize in grades 3-6. Games, dictation, worksheets, races, and more are in this bundle as the resources discuss longer rhythmic patterns, sixteenth notes, triplets, and long durations of rests.

Definitely a semester filler in here, terrific for reinforcing your 2nd half of the year with some of your upper grades, and with 30% off when bundled together, it's a sale you can't beat!

Do you have students who LOVE to compose, or do you LOVE to teach composing? Well, do we have the resource for you!

HEART SONGS is a set of composing worksheets where students fill in note names into the noteheads of Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes, and the note heads are hearts you can use for the Valentine’s Day season.

In total, there are 46 different pages you can print off and use with your students in classes and lessons. Included are 11 4-beat pages in landscape orientation, and 35 8-beat pages in portrait orientation. There are a good mix of quarter-note and eighth-note combinations throughout the resource.

Simply print off the pages you want to use with students, and go! These pages are perfect to either practice composing, rhythmic reading, and more. Students just need to write in Music Alphabet letters in the heart-shaped note heads and they can play their compositions for you and their friends and family.

Each page also features a spot for students to title their composition and write their name on the page as well. 

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Catalog: MTP-HSCW-DG

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Add a fun and educational twist to your music lessons with our Staff Spelling Bee! This engaging resource includes five different practice pages to help students master note names and improve their spelling skills using bass and treble clefs.

• 2 Treble Clef Pages: Practice spelling with three-letter and four-letter words.
• 2 Bass Clef Pages: Practice spelling with three-letter and four-letter words.
• 1 Challenge Page: A combined exercise featuring both bass and treble clefs with five or more letter words for added difficulty.

Each page comes with an answer key for easy grading or self-assessment. This versatile resource can be used as a fun classroom game, a targeted practice session, or a valuable homework assignment. Perfect for reinforcing note reading and spelling in a creative and interactive way!

Enhance your students' musical skills and make learning fun with the Staff Spelling Bee!

With Halloween (or in general... anytime is good) around the corner, Candy Rhythms are a tried and true way to engage students to introduce them to aligning syllables. Mix it up a little with Candy Rhythm Matchup!

In this lesson, students will see a rhythm on the board that matches the name of some of their favorite candies. They will then have a choice between 2 or 3 different candy brands and will have to choose the best match for the rhythm shown

The answer is outlined in green on the following slide. You will get 10 rhythmic examples in this mini-lesson

Have a great time (and avoid those cavities)...

Let luck be on your side and create a clover composition with your students during this spring season!

Clover Compositions is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. Part of this set is from The March Piano Book.

On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of 4-leaf clovers.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-CCCP-DG

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Turn note reading into a lively, competitive game with the Treble Clef Spoons Game! Based on the classic game of spoons, this activity helps students practice spelling and identifying notes in the treble clef while having fun.
How to Play:

1. Set Up:

• Choose whether to play with 3-letter words or 4-letter words. Each word corresponds to note names (e.g., CAB, EFG).
• Deal each student a card with a word on it. Ensure that there’s one less spoon than the number of players and place the spoons in the center of the table.

1. Gameplay:

• Students sit in a circle, and the teacher deals four note name cards to each player. The rest of the note name cards are placed in a draw pile.
• The goal is for students to collect the note name cards needed to spell the word on their card. They do this by drawing one card from the draw pile and discarding one card to the player on their left.
• Students pass cards around the circle quickly, trying to collect the letters they need.

1. Grabbing Spoons:

• As soon as a player successfully spells their word, they grab a spoon from the center of the table.
• Once one player grabs a spoon, all other players must quickly try to grab a spoon too.
• The player who is left without a spoon is out of the round.

1. Winning the Game:

• The game continues until only one player is left or until you decide to start a new round.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Interactive Learning: Reinforces treble clef note reading in a fast-paced, engaging way.
• Customizable Difficulty: Choose between 3-letter and 4-letter words to match your students' skill levels.
• Fun for All Ages: Perfect for young music students who are learning note names, this game combines learning with fun competition.

Perfect for:

• Music Classrooms: A fantastic group activity for reinforcing note reading and spelling in a fun, social setting.
• Piano Lessons: Ideal for individual or small group lessons to practice treble clef note identification.
• At-Home Practice: Parents can use this game to help their child improve note recognition skills while playing.

Add the Treble Clef Spoons Game to your teaching toolkit and watch your students eagerly master their note reading skills through fun and friendly competition!

After you've discussed Quarter and Eighth note pairs with your kids, you naturally move onto 16th notes and discuss how the the subdivision breaks down from there.

This lesson, Sweet 16 focuses on students identifying where sixteenth notes are a musical example. Students will listen to 10 examples and write out (either with a whiteboard, printed cards, or other method) what notation they hear. In the examples, there will be quarter notes, eighth notes, and groups of 4 sixteenths.

Each example gets a bit harder! You can play the audio as many times as necessary so the kids master the skill.

Have a great time with this!

SET 4: Two Measure cards in 4/4 time using Quarter Notes, and Quarter Rests.

These flashcards are a great compliment to your resource library! Each set is 1 to 2 measures of a vast variety of rhythms to build sight reading, fluency, and rhythmic skills in the music classroom. The flashcards can be used in both the classroom and private studio setting. They are small enough for you to slip into a binder, or envelop if you are a traveling teacher! You can also slip these under a document camera, or stick them on a music stand for rapid fire reading with your kiddos!

For optimal durability, I recommend printing on heavier paper, cutting each section out, and laminating the cards. Binding is up to you, but you can hole punch and put them on binder rings, or have each set coil bound.

This Key Signature Speed Test product is a great tool for helping students quickly identify key signatures. It includes three different tests, each with a focus on different types of key signatures, and comes with answer keys for easy grading:

• Test 1: Flat key signatures
• Test 2: Sharp key signatures
• Test 3: Mixed key signatures (flats and sharps)

Designed to measure how quickly students can identify key signatures or see how many they can correctly identify within a set time, these tests are ideal for tracking progress. They can be used repeatedly throughout the year to help students improve their key signature recognition speed and accuracy.

Something that'll satisfy your caffeine fix and your students understanding and mastery of rhythm!

In Rhythm Espresso, students will see an assortment of 10 famous beverages (by national coffee chains, of course) and accompanying coffee logos with rhythms in them. One of the rhythms match the rhythmic syllabes said in the beverage name.

Have your students select the rhythm they believe to be correct, advance the slide, and the correct rhythm will illuminate green!

Works well with boys vs girls, team vs team, individually, or even as a distance learning activity!

Before you trim the tree, get your students in the holiday spirit and trim the page with their own compositions with Ornament Originals composing sheet set!

Ornament Originals is a PRINT AND GO activity and comes with a variety of options to use with your students in the packet. On each page, students can write notes or music alphabet letters on a set of tree ornaments.

Included in this pack are pages for:

• 2 8-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “4/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “4/4” time
• 2 8-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 2 8-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat rhythms in “3/4” time
• 1 16-beat melodies in “3/4” time
• 1 8-beat rhythm in “4/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 8-beat melody in “4/4” time in landscape orientation 
• 1 6-beat rhythm in “3/4” time in landscape orientation
• 1 6-beat melody in “3/4” time in landscape orientation

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may make copies and distribute to their students, but not to their fellow teachers/schools. You may direct your colleagues here to purchase their own set.

Catalogue: MTP-OOCP-DG

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Help your students self-assess their understanding with our Levels of Understanding Posters! Based on Robert Marzano's levels of understanding, these posters provide a clear and simple way for students to evaluate their knowledge and communicate it effectively.

Product Features:

• Number Scale Ranking: Students rank their understanding on a number scale, making it easy to gauge their confidence in the material.
• Easy-to-Understand Descriptions: Each poster includes straightforward descriptions to help students easily identify their level of knowledge.
• Visual and Engaging: Bright, colorful designs that attract attention and make self-assessment a fun and interactive part of learning.
• Marzano's Levels of Understanding: Grounded in Robert Marzano's framework, this tool facilitates student understanding and promotes self-reflection.
• Acoustic Tones Color Palette: Designed to match the acoustic tones color palette of other products in our store, ensuring a cohesive and stylish look in your classroom.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for use in any classroom setting to promote self-awareness and encourage students to take ownership of their learning.

Benefits:

• Foster a growth mindset by encouraging students to reflect on their understanding.
• Facilitate better communication between students and teachers regarding comprehension and areas needing improvement.
• Enhance classroom engagement with visually appealing and easy-to-use posters.
• Support differentiated instruction by quickly identifying student needs.

Empower your students to take charge of their learning with the Levels of Understanding Posters! Download now to create a classroom environment where self-assessment leads to growth and success.

In "Holiday Rhythm Discovery" students will see a rhythm appear on the screen and will be given the opportunity to clap back (or perform back, say back, sing back, however you wish!) the rhythm being displayed. Then, they will see a multiple choice listing of songs -- which song matches the rhythm?

Advance the slide and the correct answer will turn GREEN

9 examples in this, just a little starter kit :)

Your assignment sheets don't have to be boring!

Check out these Basketball-Themed Ukulele Assignment pages you can use with your Basketball-loving Ukulele students or for March Madness!

Each page includes a space for:

• The date of the lesson
• A Chord or Scale to work on for the week
• a 5-Line staff
• a 4-Line TAB
• 5 Chord Boxes
• 7 icons for students to color for each day they practice.

This assignment sheet set includes 5 different icons so you can pick and choose which ones you want to use, or you can use all 5 of them! These icons include:

• Basketball Nets/Goals
• Basketballs
• Jerseys
• Sneakers
• Courts

Please note, that the resource is reproducible, only the original purchaser may duplicate the pages for their students. The resource license cannot transfer to others, but we ask you to refer other people here to purchase their own set.

If you find that you enjoy using this resource, be sure to give it a review and a rating!

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Catalog: MTP-UBAS-DG

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