This week the primary grades took their quiz on beat vs. no beat. All in all it was successful, however, I am a little concerned that some students did not quite grasp the concept. Part of it might have been the students not paying attention or they were too concerned with what their friends thought the right answer was. In the future, I will try to set up the assesment where the individual can worry about their answers.
3rd-4th grade classes had the opportunity to go to the computer lab to work on Brain Pop. It is an interactive sight that covers all subjects taught in school. I used it this week to supplement our note reading for each of the instruments. 5th grade began learning how to use the rhythm strips and beat markers. I clapped a rhythm and the students had to place the correct rhythm on the rhythm strip. We did nine examples and then worked on ukulele. Some of the 5th grade classes are ready to move on to the second string. I am hoping to have the first two strings learned by Thanksgiving.
We are going to have a Winter Concert on December 3 in the Williams cafeteria at 7:00pm. I will send more details out soon.
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