The Faces Behind the Fads
Title: The Faces Behind the Fads
Grade Levels: Secondary ( 9-12)
Subjects: Music Appreciation/History/Humanities,
History, Art History/Appreciation/Aesthetics
Learner Outcomes:
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The student will identify characteristics of the music of
the jazz era.
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The student will develop criteria for selecting personal
music based on increased listening activities.
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The student will be able to identify jazz musicians who performed
in the twenties and recognize their music.
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The student will be able to identify art styles of the period.
Duration of Lesson: Two 45 minute class periods
Materials Needed:
Activity Sheet
Paper and Pen
Technology Tools/ Courseware:
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Jazz Powerpoint Lesson
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Computer
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Data Projector
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C.D. Player
Teacher Notes:
Students should be familiar with the use of a computer and how to explore
the internet.
The activity sheet What Made the Jazz Age
Jazzy? should be copied and distributed to the
students.
Procedure:
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The teacher will present the lesson on the culture of the
1920's using the Power Point Presentation.
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The teacher will provide a class listening activity with
listening examples of music of the musicians in the Power Point presentation.
( suggested C.D.s Louis Armstrong -Greatest Hits -RCA Victor 902-68486-2;
Gershwin - Greatest Hits - RCA Victor 9026-60834-2; Charleston-LaserLight
Digital 15339; Louis Armstrong - Hot Fives and Hot Sevens - RCA Victor.)
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The students will be divided into groups according to the
number of computers available and complete the activity sheet.
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The teacher will instruct the students to explore the site,
Flapper Culture
and Style, using the scroll bar at the right.
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Activity sheets will be distributed to the students Class
discussion will be held on questions.
Modifications:
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Hearing impaired students will be seated near speakers during
any listening activity- most severely impaired will be given balloons to
hold on speakers.
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Visually impaired students work will be printed on blue paper
and enlarged.
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Study groups will be evenly assigned according to ability
level.
Enrichment Activities:
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Additional listening selections will be available for students
in listening stations.
Students will be given a list of additional web sites
to visit on the 1920's culture
Evaluation/ Assessment:
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The will grade activity sheets of the students and will look
for clarity of information and depth of understanding.
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A unit test will be given which includes listening and artworks
identification.
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