Elements of Music Project - Janna Ylioja

This rubric is intended for the end of a grade 6 unit in which the students have been learning about the various elements of music and how repetition and variety in music can affect its message. I taught a unit like this during my internship in a grade 5/6 classroom but I have changed the assessment. This assignment asks students to represent an idea, object, or story through music by using what they have learned, and explain how the music represents it. They have free choice in how to present their idea as long as it meets the content requirements.

This assessment encourages 21st century skills like creativity, critical thinking, and possibly knowledge of computer/digital technology if the students choose to present their work that way. It also helps students practice their communication skills as they learn the art of communicating ideas without words.

CP6.8 Investigate and manipulate elements of music and principles of composition including repetition and variety.

Choose an idea, a storyline, or an object that you want to represent. Create a presentation that shows repetition and variety in at least three different elements of music, and explain how it represents your idea/story/object. The explanation can be verbal, visual, or written. This can be worked on individually or collaboratively as a group.