M.E109

Following the Melodic Contour through Movement

Students will create movements to match the melody of a major scale–based song (the teacher may substitute other song types as long as they are age appropriate and students will be able to follow and show the shape of the melody with their hands).

Movements should be restricted to hands, since students will have their eyes closed. Alternatively, students could draw a picture of the melody (writing materials would be needed in addition to the materials listed below).

The performance and reflection of each student will be video recorded and scored later using the Teacher Scoring Rubric.

This item has been voluntarily field-tested by Michigan teachers with a non-representative sample of students.

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Assessment Info

E Event
Grades Array
Approx. 30 min
1 Educator Effectiveness MethodThis assessment can be used in demonstrating arts educator effectiveness by changing the prompt(s) used, if any, and repeating the item one or more times. Sufficient instructional time on the underlying concepts assessed (not the assessment item itself) should occur so that change in student performance is possible. This is especially suitable for assessments (e.g., MAEIA events) that require less time and effort to administer.

Standards

Performance Standard
M.EL.R.1 – Listen to their own performances as well as those of others and critically analyze and reflect on those performances using developmentally appropriate musical terminology.
Content Standard
M.III.EL.3 – Describe music of various styles representing diverse cultures by moving, writing, drawing, or through other appropriate responses.

M.III.K.3 – Describe the music performed and presented in kindergarten by moving, drawing, or through other appropriate responses.

M.III.1.3 – Describe the music performed and presented in 1st grade by moving, drawing, or through other appropriate responses.
NCAS Anchor Standard
MU:Pr4 – Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

MU:Re7 – Perceive and analyze artistic work.

This is an analytic rubric. The column on the left shows the dimension that is being measured in the student’s performance. The levels across the top row indicate the performance level in the dimensions. Occasionally all dimensions and performance levels are exemplified by multiple students in a single recording.

TEACHER SCORING RUBRIC

Dimension
Movement Matches Melody
Reflection

Student does not follow the melody with accuracy.
N/A at this time.
Student somewhat follows the melody with accuracy.
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Student mostly follows the melody with accuracy.
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Student consistently follows the melody with accuracy.
View Exemplar

Student does not respond to the reflection.
N/A at this time.
Student’s thumb score does not match his or her performance.
N/A at this time.
Student’s thumb score somewhat matches his or her performance.
N/A at this time.
Student’s thumb score matches his or her performance.
N/A at this time.

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TEACHER SCORING RUBRIC

Movement Matches Melody

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