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6/30 Megan's NARA analysis of The Stars & Stripes Forever March (J. P. Sousa)--Imperial Marimba Band, 1917 7/1 Jessica's NARA analysis of "The Stars & Stripes Forever March" 7/2 Angie's NARA



7/2 Angie Analysis.



Group Discussion
6/30 Hey Ladies, I realized after I analyzed this that we were to choose one together... sorry, we can change it if you like. FYI- I did select "Other" under step 2 letter A "Type of sound recording" but it wouldn't save that selection for some reason. Let me know your thoughts. Also, if you would like me to put our final analysis together I'll need to do that by Fri as I'll be away this weekend. Talk to you soon. -Megan

7/1 In light of the upcoming holiday, its a great choice. I'm uploading my worksheet now. Jess

7/1 I'm not sure if this is where we should complete the second part of our "discussion" but I figured I would give it a try.

7/2 It says Group Discussion so I too am thinking this is where we're supposed to include the discussion part. As you can see I did label the 2 separate discussion sections. Was thinking it might be easier for Chris to distinguish "what is what" if they're labeled. Hope that's ok with everyone OR feel free to change the layout, etc. I'm going to add ideas to each section & then I'll "check-in" Sunday when I can but I believe all I'll have access to is a PC with a regular Internet connection so "fingers crossed" I'll be able to access everything, etc. We'll have to wait & see what Angela thinks of everything but as far as next week/Module 6 I would be happy to organize & complete our final document(s) as I'll be around the entire week next week & next weekend. Have a Happy 4th weekend Ladies! -Megan

**Describe your reasons for selecting this particular recording. Explain why you believe this recording could be effective with students.** A. This is a great selection because of its upbeat tone and familiarity. Even if students are not familiar with the history of the march or J. P. Sousa, the music leaves you feeling that you need to march. I can almost see a classroom of students marching around the classroom. B. It's a "well known" piece so chances are students have heard it before which could easily lead into a discussion about where they have heard it OR where might they hear it again.// This is helpful .// C. I thought this would be a good piece to use because it was familiar to me so hopefully my students will like it. I actually performed a cheer routine to part of this song in 8th grade. That should make the kids laugh.

**Describe at least 5 ways the recording you selected could be used in the classroom. Try to expand ideas for different subject areas and/or grade levels. For each lesson idea, include a brief description of how this activity could help promote critical thinking skills in students.** B. There are innumerable ways to use this music in a classroom. 1) You could obviously use it in a music class to identify the different types of instruments, notes, and style. Admittedly, I have no clue about these answers, but anytime you have students listen critically and intently, you will help them develop higher level thinking. 2) In my world history class, I think I would have students compare this music to the "La Marsellaise" when I teach the French Revolution and the rise of nationalism. Students could identify the power and possibility of music in mobilizing the masses. Further, we could discuss the use of music and popular culture as propaganda. Jess 3) In my one building our Art & Music teacher share a room & they really are amazing as far as how much they collaborate. They'll select a certain time period & then discuss music & art from that time. It's really neat for kids to make/see different connections between the 2 subjects. I was thinking it would be neat for my or a Music Teacher to use the piece we selected (possibly even around Labor or Memorial Day)... have their students listen & discuss it including the history, instrument(s) used, etc and then whenever they have Art that week the Art Teacher could discuss or focus on an Artist or type of Art from that same time period. It would be a cool way for these subjects to collaborate and for the kids to see/make connections.// This is a creative method. I think it is very effective when teachers collaborate in such a way. CK .// 4) In the Library when students come for Library Instruction (perhaps even the same week they would have the Music & Art lesson) I was thinking it would be neat to have them access this piece online so they could hear it again & then we could do some basic research of J.P. Sousa, the Imperial Marimba Band & possible why the title "The Stars & Stripes Forever March" was chosen. I find students LOVE to find & look at pictures so it would be neat for them to also find/research some pictures from this time in history. I grasp things best when I can make connections so I feel anytime students can make connections preferably from a variety of visual & audio formats that that approach will promote the best quality of thinking & learning.// This is an excellent way to really engage them. CK .// Megan 5) This song could be compared to other songs of the time or to a song with a different tempo and meaning like "Taps." They could use the NARA worksheets for each individual song and then a SEA worksheet or a Venn diagram.-Angie // Good connection here. CK .//