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Lesson Plan Week of December 10, 2012 Grade Level: Secondary Subject: Fine Arts-Music Prepared By: Elizabeth Cobbins

Chapter Nineteen Education Standards AddressedM-AP-H1 Musical Theater Understand and apply advanced music vocabulary to describe aesthetic Storytelling may be the oldest art. Humans have been telling tales since they could draw and talk, certainly qualities of musical compositions (1, 4) as far back as the caveman, perhaps earlier. Why do we tell stories? We tell them to share our experiences M-AP-H2 and learn from them, to try to invent explanations for what we do not understand, to remember what is Distinguish unique characteristics of valuable, and to delight and amuse ourselves. These are some of the reasons we still tell stories to each music as it reflects concepts of beauty other today. and qualify of life in various cultures (1, 4, 5) M-AP-H3 Analyze and express the impact of music on intellect and emotions (1, 4, 5) M-AP-H4 Compare and contrast traditional and technological options available for artistic expression in music (1, 4) M-AP-H5 Question/weigh evidence and information, examine intuitive reactions, and articulate personal attitudes toward musical works (1, 2, 5) M-AP-H6 Evaluate and discuss appropriateness of behavior for different types of musical environments (2, 4, 5)

Teacher Guide Student Guide Objectives By completing Chapter 19, the students will: Materials Needed (Specify  Paper skills/information that will be  Pencil learned.)  Music Its Role and Information MONDAY Importance (Give and/or in Our Lives demonstrate (Glencoe; necessary TUESDAY Copyright information) I. Introduction to Chapter 19 2000) A. Chapter Overview B. Written Assignment: Vocabulary Terms 1. Broadway musical A dramatic stage form combining acting and singing. 2. dialogue The spoken lines of a play or musical show. 3. librettist The person who writes the text of a musical. 4. libretto Dialogue and/or lyrics for a musical. 5. lyrics The words of a song. 6. soliloquy Spoken or sung text that reveals the inner thoughts of a character. 7. vaudeville An early staged variety show that included songs, dances, and skits.

II. Composer Focus: Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music down to the present day, and have an enduring broad appeal. Rodgers is one of only two persons to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony Award, and a Pulitzer Prize (Marvin Hamlisch is the other).

Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II (July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was an American writer, theatrical producer, and (usually uncredited) theatre director of musicals for almost forty years. Hammerstein won eight Tony Awards and was twice awarded an Academy Award for "Best Original Song", and much of his work is part of the unofficial Great American Songbook. He wrote 850 songs. Hammerstein was the lyricist and playwright in his partnerships; his collaborators wrote the music. Hammerstein collaborated with composers, including Jerome Kern, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Friml and Sigmund Romberg, but his most famous collaboration was with Richard Rodgers.

III. The History of Broadway Musicals A. "The Sound of Movies" (Video) Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote some of the most popular end enduring stage musicals in Broadway history, and their magic did not dissipate when they were adapted for the big screen. Shirley Jones hosts this look at some of the great moments from the great films made from Rodgers and Hammerstein's hits, including Oklahoma!, The King and I, Flower Drum Song and The Sound Of Music. B. Written Assignment (Summary)

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY I. Musical (presentation) A. The Wizard of Oz B. Classic American Musical

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I. Discovering the Arts- Behind the Scenes A. Video clip B. Written Assignment: Listening Summary (report) Verification Other Resources (Steps to check for student Chapter 19 Quiz understanding) Arts News Summary

Activity (Describe the independent activity to reinforce this lesson)

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