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Ms. Abraham, Ms. Cruciani, Ms. Heidelberger, Ms. Leppert, Mr. Mackie, and Ms. Schneider
M-F 1st hour
Music Content Area Purpose: The expression of the human experience through sounds.
District Mission Statement: Educating Our Students to Reach Their Full Potential
District Beliefs:
● Set and maintain high academic standards
● Meet the needs of all learners
● Prepare students to be contributing members of a diverse society
● Promote lifelong learning
● Provide a safe, respectful, positive learning environment
● Work in partnership with families and the community
● Manage our resources
Classroom Expectations:
● Be on time and prepared to work, learn, and participate in class daily.
● Respect yourself, others, and the environment.
● Follow classroom/school rules and procedures.
● Listen to and follow directions.
Grade Distribution:
Portfolio: 25%
Demonstrates Respect in the classroom: 10%
Classroom Assignments: 15%
Technology Quiz: 10%
Film Rough Draft: 10%
Final Film: 30%
Week Essential Question Content Standard Assessment Strategy
8 What is the importance Sound MU:Cn11. Exit slip - three questions about
of small details? Effects 1.T.Ib-W creating sound effects
10 What tools can I use to Technology MU:Cr1.1. Add step by step technology
express myself? T.Ib-WI instructions to portfolio
Composition Music did not Music Music matched Music was Music was synced
match the matched the the story only synced with with the plot line
story or was story only at at _________ the plot line and the purpose of
not present _________ and and purpose the movie the entire
stage of the _________ of the movie. time. The music
story line stage of the added suspense to
story line. the plot.
Story Line There was no There was There was There was a There was a
story line only a some shape, beginning, beginning climax
beginning or but no climax and and resolution.
climax or definition of resolution Also clear character
resolution. It beginning, development and
was climax and scenery definition.
confusing resolution
Edits/Peer Review No list of edit Peer review Peer review Peer reviews Peer review and list
or peer OR list of and list of edits and list of 10 of more than 10
review edits less than 10 edits edits.