PACING GUIDE X - objective introduced > - continued work
Grade Level Pacing Guide
Grade 6
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Grade 7
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Grade 8
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Compose short pieces within specific guidelines (Cr2.1.E.5b, Cn11.0.T.8a)
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Share compositions and improvisations using video. (Cr3.2.E.5a)
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CREATING Improvise short melodies using simple rhythms and limited pitch options (Cr1.1.E.5a*) Improvise short melodic embellishments and melodic variations for teacher provided material (Cr2.1.E.5a, Cr2.1.E.5b)
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PERFORMING (Pr4.1.E.8a, Pr4.2.E.5a, Pr6.1.E.5b, Pr4.3.E.8a, Pr5.3.E.8a, Pr6.1.E.8a) Sing independently and with others, demonstrating proper posture, breath control, intonation, and tone.
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Demonstrate appropriate care of the voice.
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Demonstrate understanding of octave placement as appropriate to voice type Demonstrate correct choral vowels and consonants appropriate to literature performed. Demonstrate independence within the ensemble in the context of 2-part music (canons and partner songs)
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