Art Bite AgendaAlthea Jerome
Language Arts with a BEAT!
1. Explore the Rhythm of Texts
- All read text sample together; repeat with emphasis on beat and accent
- Tap out beat of text sample using two-finger clap
- Tap rhythm of one line of text using two-finger clap to distinguish between beat and rhythm
2. Explore tapping the beat and rhythm of recorded music using chopsticks
- Establish agreements and model gestures for performing with chopsticks:
> point chopsticks at the ceiling to listen to directions
> introduce sign cards for solo and group performances
> begin playing on the leader’s voice cue, i.e., one-two-ready-play
> show gestures for stop, getting louder, getting quieter
- Perform text samples using chopsticks:
> tap the beat of a line of text for practice; give feedback to performers
> tap the beat of two to four lines of text; give feedback
> vary the tapping of beat to text, i.e., whole group, small group, etc.
> practice tapping rhythm of text; solo, whole group, small group, etc.
- Perform on chopsticks with recorded music:
> give begin cue after the music introduction
> give cue for louder or quieter, if desired
> give cue for small group or solo, if desired
> give stop cue
> give feedback/reflect on the performance
> practice performing steady beat (whole group) and rhythms (whole group and/or solos)
> give feedback/reflect on performance
3. Combine performance of text and music
- Review any cues/signs as necessary
> practice speaking text and performing beat separately
> speak text while keeping the beat with chopsticks
> speak text while tapping the rhythm of the words with chopsticks
> give feedback and review/rehearse any rough spots
4. Assess group participation/group reflection on combining rhythm and language
- Evaluate levels of success or the need for additional practice
- Ask session participants for suggestions or ideas they might try
Twenty-minute Session Monday, June 16, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.