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ES Performing Arts: JG1

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Central Idea:

Emotion impacts expression.

Lines of Inquiry:

How to perform a solo
How melodic contour can be represented visually
How to use voice to explore sound in music and drama
How music, dance, and drama can be used to express emotion

Essential Questions:

What are some ways in which people can express emotion?
How can vocal inflection, movements, body language, and facial expressions be used to express emotion?
What are some common techniques used to express emotion?

Central Idea:

Beat can be used to create community.

Lines of Inquiry:

How to perform a steady beat on an instrument
How to perform a steady beat with recorded music
An inquiry into exploring music grouped in 2s and 3s

Essential Questions:

What is a steady beat?
How can a steady beat be performed with recorded music?
How can we play the steady beat?

Central Idea:

Elements of drama can impact performance.

Lines of Inquiry:

How to use voice and body dramatically
How all instruments and people have unique sounds/voices
How performers move dramatically

Essential Questions:

What are the elements of drama?
What is the importance of using one's voice and body in a dramatic way?
What is projection and how can it be used to create believable performance?

Central Idea:

Dance can be used to celebrate people's culture and heritage.

Lines of Inquiry:

How elements of music are similar and different
How people celebrate their culture through dance
How performers move to create dance

Essential Questions:

How do people celebrate their culture through dance?
What are different ways in which performers can move to create dance?
What is the importance of music in dance?

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