tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098171096128729698.post8265614787168024780..comments2011-05-04T12:18:39.045-07:00Comments on Sparta Schools Literacy Connections: Professional Growth through SharingMarchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709993844544210487noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098171096128729698.post-56481759166338003232011-05-04T12:18:39.045-07:002011-05-04T12:18:39.045-07:00Hi!
I am using several types of maps this week f...Hi! <br /><br />I am using several types of maps this week for each grade level in the content we are accomplishing. For my fifth graders, I'm using a flow map to show/remind my kids about how to read a piece (of music) before they play it. It seems to work much better than when I just tried to tell them or to demonstrate it. The map gives a predictable framework for how they should proceed. <br /><br />For my fourth graders, I am having them play a game with notes and math, making simple math problems using various combo's of notes (for example, a quarter note plus a quarter note equals... two beats!) I am trying to use a bridge map with this to show the connections between the notes and the beats they are worth, but I am not sure if I'm setting it up to use it at its fullest value. Any suggestions?? <br /><br />Third graders are making a circle map to describe the components of sound... working very well! <br /><br />Hope everyone else is doing well with what you're trying. I am really finding a lot of value in the maps and the kids seem to be excited to try all of the different types! <br /><br />:) Molly Friederichs (Appleview Music)Mollynoreply@blogger.com