2nd trimester (March 2024) grading rubrics for 4th and 5th grade
Here are the rubrics for 4th and 5th Grade for 2nd trimester. They are based on a month long GarageBand project. Please email me at akaria@op97.org if you have any questions.
Studentrs learned at least part of the song Lift Every Voice and sing this month. Here is a link with the song and lyrics. We only sang the first verse. (The later verses are traditionally sung in church). LIFT EVERY VOICE VIDEO
This is the rubric for the 1st trimester grading There was a written test and 2 performance tests (xylophone and singing) based on their grade level skills and concepts. The written grades were averaged together as well as the performance grades. There was no listening grade this trimester. If you have questions please email me at akaria@op97.org
All the classes focused on rhythm this week by playing our West African tubano and djembe drums. The 2nd graders-5th graders learned new rhythms which they then played along with pop or rock songs (for example "Take Me Out" for 4th grade shown in this link ). The kindergarteners experienced the drums for the first time and 1st graders reviewed their quarter note and eighth note rhythms. We also started handing out the top banana award to classes who demonstrate excellent behavior as a whole. So far, Ms. Heide's 5th grade and Ms. Park's kindergarten have received the trophy which will travel around the school. SPECIALS SURVEY LINK The specials teachers have put together a survey to find out more about your family's experiences. In music class we teach and sing about holidays and cultures around the world. If their are any types of songs that your child cannot participate in, make sure to fill out the survey so that we are aware. We've had a blast this week...
