Submitted by Jody Ziemann
Objectives:
Content:
Students will...
- demonstrate knowledge of different types of music currently popular in Spanish-speaking countries by describing the style and instrumentation
Cultural:
Language: Content Obligatory
Students will...
- use basic music vocabulary to discuss different types of latino music with words/phrases such as salsa, merengue, bolero, etc. as well as specific musical instruments pertinent to the artist/group chosen
Language: Content Compatible
Students will...
- use sequencing vocabulary to order important events such as primero, después, luego, por fin
- use terms for musical instruments applicable to their musician/group such as guitarra, tambores, claves
Learning Strategies / Social and Skills Development:
Students will...
- use a graphic organizer to summarize knowledge of music styles
Time Frame:
One, 70-minute class period
Materials Needed:
CDs or websites with examples of different musical styles.
Description of Assessment (Performance Project):
Pre-Task:
Ask general questions of students in the target language.¿Les gusta la música?
¿Qué grupos o cantantes les gustan? ¿Cuáles son tus grupos favoritos?¿Sabes de dónde es tu cantante favorito?
¿A cuáles grupos/cantantes hispanos conocen?
¿De dónde viene(n)? ¿Dónde está el país en el mapa?¿Qué clases de música concoces? (salsa, tejano, cumbia, etc.) ¿Qué instrumentos musicales conoces? ¿Tocas un instrumento?DURING TASK:
Students will answer questions listed above (and any other appropriate questions that come out of the conversation).
Expansion/conversation activity/game:
Lotería Humana: The first part of this activity is done in a "mixer" format. Each student receives a copy of the game board. Students are to ask others in the class the questions and note their answers and names in each square. After each student has completed the game board, play bingo with them. You call the students' names, they cover them with a bingo chip and call "bingo" when they have four in a row. Then, in order to win, they must report the information to you that they learned from each person. Give a small prize for each winner.
Next, play examples of various styles of latin music. Students should describe the music and list any instruments they hear. If they know the musician/group, they can fill it in too. From the provided list, see if they can choose the name of the style.
POST TASK:
Assignment: Have the students write a short paragraph in which they select their favorite latin musical style. They need to support their choice with why and
Assessment:
References and Resources:
Latin Grammy CD's from the current, as well as previous years. (Available at most music stores which carry latin music.)
Attachments:
NOTE: some attachments are in PDF form (get Acrobat Reader)Music style, singer(s), instruments graphic organizer
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Lotería Humana