Foundations

  • 1

    Use foundational knowledge and skills while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.3.A.1.1

Create

  • 2

    Generate and develop original artistic ideas.3.7.2.2

    1. 1

      Create or improvise musical ideas that can be combined into a melody with expressive elements. For example: Dynamics, articulation, tempo.3.7.2.2.1

  • 3

    Create original artistic work.3.7.2.3

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      Develop a composition consisting of a melody with expressive elements using a system of notation or recording technology.**3.7.2.3.1

  • 4

    Revise and complete original artistic work.3.7.2.4

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      Revise a composition to include expressive elements.3.7.2.4.1

Perform

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    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance. 3.7.3.5

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      Demonstrate an understanding of various genres and styles of music by applying musical elements to prepare for a performance.3.7.3.5.1

  • 6

    Make artistic choices in order to convey meaning through performance. 3.7.3.6

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      Perform music for an audience by responding to notation, using expressive skills. For example: Audience being a classmate, friend, online platform, or a large group.3.7.3.6.1

Respond

  • 7

    Analyze and construct interpretations of artistic work.3.7.4.7

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      Identify the musical or technical skills needed in musical selections to convey meaning or possible intent including cultural or historical contexts. 3.7.4.7.1

  • 8

    Evaluate artistic work by applying criteria.3.7.4.8

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      Identify and use a variety of techniques to evaluate the qualities of a musical performance. For example: Student generated criteria; rubric; rating scale.3.7.4.8.1

Connect 

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    Integrate knowledge and personal experiences while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.3.7.5.9

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      Describe why various musical choices are made when creating or performing music.3.7.5.9.1

  • 10

    Demonstrate an understanding that artistic works influence and are influenced by personal, societal, cultural, and historical contexts, including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.3.7.5.10

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      Identify cultural or historical influences on musical compositions.3.7.5.10.1

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7

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