Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA
Geneva Lesson Plan
Name: Jordan Kiesewetter Date: March 15, 2021 Time:
Subject: Music Grade Level: 9-12
I. Topic & General Goal Syncopation and interpretation
II. Reference to PA or MU: Pr4.2.8b
Common Core When analyzing selected music, sight-read in treble or bass clef
Standards simple rhythmic, melodic, and/or harmonic notation.
MU:Re7.1.7a
Select or choose contrasting music to listen to and compare the
connections to specific interests or experiences for a specific
purpose.
MU:Re9.1.8a
Apply appropriate personally developed criteria to evaluate
musical works or performances.
III. Lesson Objectives Identify examples of syncopation in ‘True Colors’
Form an interpretation of ‘True Colors’ and reflect
IV. Materials Projector for displaying the three videos
Piano for warming up the students
V. A. Introduction Vocal warm-ups focusing on diction, rhythm, and breath support
B. Procedures Introduce ‘True Colors’ by playing three different versions. I’ll
then have the students write a brief reflection in their journals:
 What did you think?
 Which one was your favorite and why?
 What do you think this song means?
 What does it mean to you?
Assign parts
Identify instances of syncopation on pg. 3
Sight read pg. 3-5
C. Differentiation Different aural and visual performances of the song ‘True Colors’
will be played for the students.
D. Closure Students will sight read the chorus of the song on pg. 3-5
VI. Assessment Can students identify and perform notated syncopation?
VII. Modifications and/or Students with exceptionalities may be asked to give a simple
Accommodations four-beat vocal percussion example.
Co-Operating Teacher Approval Signature: Date of Approval:

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IX. Self-Evaluation