Responding: Music
In this portion of the MCA, the teacher will present the lyrics to Simple Gifts for students to interpret how the message of the song connects to the Shaker simple lifestyle. Students will listen to three performances of Simple Gifts and evaluate each performance, responding to expressive intent. Click here to access the MCA and Scoring Tools.
Anchor Standards:
Anchor #7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
Anchor # 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Performing Above Standard:
Example A
Example B
Example C
Performing At Standard:
Example A
Example B
Example C
Example D
Example E
Example F
Example G