

ARTS EDUCATION TEACHER HANDBOOK
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Alignment Matrix with Music Education and 10th Grade Writing Assessment
Objectives listed below support:
- writing features (main idea, support and elaboration, organization, conventions, and synthesis)
- specific types of writing assessed (definition, cause-effect, and problem-solution)
| General Music | Vocal Music I | Vocal Music II | Vocal Music III | Vocal Music IV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-12 Music Education | 3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.02, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 9.02, 9.03 | 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.04, 7.03, 7.04, 8.02, 8.03, 9.02 | 3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 8.03, 9.02, 9.03 | 3.02, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 9.02, 9.03 | 3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.05, 7.03, 7.05, 8.01, 8.02, 9.02, 9.03 |
| Instrumental Music I | Instrumental Music II | Instrumental Music III | Instrumental Music IV | ||
4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.04, 7.03, 7.04, 8.02, 8.03, 9.02 |
3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 8.03, 9.02, 9.03 |
3.01, 3.02, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 7.03, 7.04, 8.01, 8.02, 9.02, 9.03 |
3.01, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 5.05, 7.03, 7.05, 8.01, 8.02, 9.02, 9.03 | ||
| Related Assignments | Cause-Effect: Explain some of the ways that music reflects history. |
Problem-Solution: The role of music is often perceived as entertainment and is sometimes eliminated from school programs for that reason. Write a letter to the school board explaining this problem and provide justification for why music programs should not be eliminated from the schools. |
Cause-Effect: Describe the effects of a political event in US history on the music of that time period. |
Problem-Solution: You need to buy a trombone for band class. What are some ways you can research various vendors to determine the best economic value for your purchase? |
Definition: Define aesthetics in music. |
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