LESSON PLAN - MUSIC
Updated: Feb 13
The parent/teacher and child will:
Read Mistake’s story of the month 'MUSICAL FRIENDS'. (PreK-2 read aloud with a parent. 3-5 silent read independently).
Have the child identify the main idea of the story (tell it in their own words).
Have your child share about how music makes them feel.
Ask your child what are some ways they like to express themselves in music.
Discuss the vocabulary words on the next page with your child.
Have your child re-tell the definitions of the vocab words in their own words.
VOCABULARY
Shrugged – raising and drawing in the shoulders.
Meadow – an open field of grass growing wild.
Cautious – careful.
Startle – to alarm suddenly; surprise, scare.
Shivering – shaking.
Squirting – shooting out liquid in a thin jet or spray.
Examining – looking closely and carefully.
Eager – want very much.
Murmur – a soft sound.
frowned – a wrinkling of the face that shows anger, unhappiness, or confusion.
CASEL COMPETENCIES
Self-Awareness:
Identifying personal, cultural, and linguistic assets
Identifying one’s emotions
Linking feelings, values, and thoughts
Having a growth mindset
Social Awareness:
Taking others’ perspectives
Recognizing strengths in others
Demonstrating empathy and compassion
Understanding and expressing gratitude
Recognizing situational demands & opportunities
Responsible Decision-Making:
Demonstrating curiosity & open-mindedness
Identifying solutions for problems
Learning to make a reasoned judgment after analyzing information, data, facts
Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
Recognizing how critical thinking skills are useful both inside & outside of school
Self-Management:
Managing one’s emotions
Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation
Showing the courage to take initiative
Relationship Skills:
Communicating effectively
Seeking or offering support & help when needed
ELA COMPETENCIES
Reading:
Reading grade-appropriate texts independently
Fluency:
Using appropriate fluency when reading grade-level text.
Comprehension:
(G) Evaluating details to determine what is most important with adult assistance.
(H) Synthesizing information to create new understanding with adult assistance.
Response Skills:
(D) Retelling texts in ways that maintain meaning.
(F) Responding using newly acquired vocabulary.
Composition:
(A) dictating or composing literary texts.
