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ES Performing Arts: SG1

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Central Idea:

Emotion impacts expression.

Lines of Inquiry:

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

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:

Rhythm can be used to share ideas.

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
How to explore and play simple rhythms

Essential Questions:

How can a steady beat be performed with recorded music?
Is rhythm the same or different than steady beat?
What is steady beat?

Central Idea:

Voice and body can energize dramatic performance.

Lines of Inquiry:

How to perform a melody on an instrument
How people and instruments have unique sounds and voices
How can I use my voice and body dramatically

Essential Questions:

How do people and instruments create unique sounds and voices?
What are different types of sound?
How do melodies change when you play them on different instruments?

Central Idea:

Dance and music share meaning.

Lines of Inquiry:

How dance can show expressive elements
How we can create and learn a dance
How dance and music are similar and different

Essential Questions:

How does rhythm affect music and dance?
What is the relationship between music and dance?
How can different types of music influence the type of dance created?

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