4.MUSIC.3.B
Sing or play a varied repertoire of music such as American and Texan folk songs and folk songs representative of local cultures, independently or in groups.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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Skills
- sing (a varied repertoire of music such as American and Texan folk songs and folk songs of local cultures) #dok2
- play (a varied repertoire of music such as American and Texan folk songs and folk songs of local cultures) #dok2
- perform (music representative of different cultures, independently or in groups) #dok2
- interpret (the style and cultural elements of folk music) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can sing a variety of folk songs from American, Texan, and local cultures either by myself or with others. #dok2
- I can play music from different cultures, including American and Texan folk songs and songs from local communities. #dok2
- I can perform music representative of various cultures both independently and in groups. #dok2
- I can interpret the style and cultural features of folk music from different communities. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Music from different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diverse traditions and communities.
- Performing folk songs connects us to history, values, and stories from various cultures.
Essential Questions
- What makes a folk song unique to a particular culture or region?
- How does singing or playing music from different cultures help us understand those cultures?
- Why is it important to learn and perform music from our own community and others?
- How can performing in a group change the experience of playing or singing folk songs?
- In what ways do American, Texan, and local folk songs differ or share similarities?