Objectives

(Specify skills/information that will be learned.)

 SWBAT read and play boomwhackers correctly according to a beat matrix.

 LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE-SWBAT evidence understanding of a beat matrix by verbally explaining what signifies a symbol to play vs. a symbol to rest.

Information

(Give and/or demonstrate necessary information)

Reading rhythmic symbols – quarter note and quarter rest

Review rhythm and pitch definition

Introduction to Boomwhackers Music

Introduce beat matrix and how to read it

Verification

(Steps to check for student understanding)

Play boomwhacker in he correct rhythm indicated by rhythm on board.

Activity

(Describe the independent activity to reinforce this lesson)

Boomwhacker songs

Keep the Beat Elimination Game

Whacky Bones

Summary

 Common Core Standards