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Instrumental Music: Aligning with Common Core
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. LACC.7.SL.1.2 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.
LACC.7.SL.1.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the
soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the
evidence. LACC.7.SL.2.4 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. LACC.68.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 texts and topics. LACC.68.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.
CC Standard CC Standard Description
LACC.910.SL.1.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-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.
1302300 Band 1 – 1302310 Band 2
1302360 Orchestra 1 – 1302370 Orchestra 2
Common Questions about
the Integration of Common Core Standards
into the Music Curriculum
1. Do I have to alter how I teach?
2. Will it negatively impact student performance quality?
3. Do I have to sacrifice my curriculum?
4. 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 Melodic Patterns
Scale patterns Chord progressions
Metrical patterns Phrases
Musical forms Ostinatos
Fingering Systems 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
21st 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.
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,
.
Conventional Text Selection
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 teacher-
led) 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
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Writing Prompts / Activities
Prompts
Activities
Resources
Web Sites
Foust
Coleman
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
Joe Luechauer, Music & Performing Arts Supervisor
Broward County Schools
