Foundations: music literacy. The student reads, writes, and reproduces music notation. Technology and other tools may be used to read, write, and reproduce musical examples Video Lesson

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Curriculum-aligned Grade 1 Music lesson video for Foundations: music literacy. The student reads, writes, and reproduces music notation. Technology and other tools may be used to read, write, and reproduce musical examples. Use it for classroom preview, instruction support, or home review.

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Video Learning Notes

In this lesson, students learned to read, write, and reproduce rhythmic patterns using quarter notes and paired eighth notes, and melodic patterns using three tones from the pentatonic scale. Through modeling, call-and-response, writing, and performance activities, students developed foundational music literacy skills aligned with TEKS standards. They practiced connecting notation symbols to sounds and expressing music creatively, building a strong base for future music learning.

Learning Goals

• Read rhythmic patterns including quarter notes and paired eighth notes.
• Write rhythmic patterns using quarter notes and paired eighth notes.
• Reproduce rhythmic patterns through singing, clapping, or playing instruments.
• Read melodic patterns using three tones from the pentatonic scale.
• Write melodic patterns using three tones from the pentatonic scale.

Curriculum Context

Grade: Grade 1

Subject: Music

Curriculum: TEKS