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Music
Music of Latin American
enable students to strive to understand, evaluate and appreciate a variety of
music
Big Idea/s this unit will communicate to
students:
Students will understand the Latin
American culture, and the influence the
music has on the people.
They will learn the history of the Latin
American music (e.g. Merengue, Salsa and
Samba)
Artistic expression will be used so the
Maracas will be decorated to be an
authentic representation of a Latin
American country.
over time?
Understandings: Students will understand
that
Other Evidence:
Formative assessment of the first
sketch of the motif to be drawn
on the maracas
Formative assessment of the
rationale of the motif chosen.
Formative assessment on the
effectiveness of teamwork using
peer and self-evaluation
Summative assessment of the
final design of the maracas
Summative assessment of the
presentation of the song at the
event.
Excellent
Argument
Artistic Representation
Presentation
Teamwork
Students demonstrate
excellent teamwork and
collaboration in their
partnerships through equal-