3rd Grade GENERAL MUSIC

Week Vocabulary Level of Learning

Pulse Imitation
steady beat Exploration
Music of Appalachian Mountains Visualization
Partner Swing
Casting Off

Georgia Performance Standards Arts Integration Standards

M3GM.2a. Perform rhythmic patterns using body
percussion as well as a variety of
instruments with appropriate technique
M3GM.6b. Describe music using appropriate
vocabulary
M3GM.9a. Perform, listen, move and or distinguish dance learning environment
between music from various historical
periods and cultures
M3GM.10a. Respond to contrasts and events in
music with gross and fine locomotor
and non-locomotor movement
D3FD.1 a.Executes both instructed and created
sequences of locomotor movements (e.g., walk,
run, hop, jump, gallop, and skip) with increased
changes in pathways, directions, and levels
D3FD.2 a. Demonstrates attentiveness, full
participation and cooperation with others in the
D3FD.2 b. Demonstrates focus and concentration
in the performance of skills
D3FD.4 a. Demonstrates structured movements
to a steady beat

LESSON PLAN
Contra DanceAlabama Gal
Duration 15 minute

Conceptual Objective Music is created with beats that are steady

Behavioral Objective Students will move using appropriate line-dance movements

Materials
Procedures T will introduce the song to students
Come thru in a hurry 3X Alabama Gal
I Dont know how 3X Alabama Gal
Ill show you how how 3X Alabama Gal
Aint I rock candy 3X Alabama Gal

Formation:
2 lines, facing partners

Come thru in a hurry 3X lead couple sashay down the line and back
8 counts down and 8 counts back
I Dont know how 3X Partner swing R (8 counts) and L (8 counts)
Ill show you how how 3XPeel Off from the lead couple
Aint I rock candy 3X Lead couple create bridge for others to pass
thru

Assessment Students will move using appropriate line-dance movements