Maryland Grades PK–2 Music Standards

The Grades PK–2 standards

Anchor Standard 1 3

• A1.I:P-2:1

  Generate musical ideas for an artistic purpose, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Scale (PK, Wk 32); Hello Bells (K, Wk 4); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 35); Major Chords (2, Wk 18)

• A1.E:P-2:1

  With teacher guidance, create musical ideas for classroom composition activities, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Bells (K, Wk 4); C Chord Slide (PK, Wk 10); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 10)

• A1.E:P-2:2

  Create music with simple melodic, rhythmic, dynamic, and formal elements, in response to artistic stimuli, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Scale (PK, Wk 32); Hello Bells (K, Wk 4); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 35); Major Chords (2, Wk 18)

Anchor Standard 2 3

• A2.I:P-2:1

  Select, discuss, and document musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Cherry (PK, Wk 25); Triad Part I (PK, Wk 29); Triad Part II (PK, Wk 30); Triad Part III (PK, Wk 31)

• A2.I:P-2:2

  Select, discuss, and

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Cherry (PK, Wk 25); Triad Part I (PK, Wk 29); Triad Part II (PK, Wk 30); Triad Part III (PK, Wk 31)

• A2.E:P-2:1

  With teacher guidance, use standard and/or iconic notation or recording technology to create and document personal musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 4); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)

Anchor Standard 3 4

• A3.I:P-2:1

  Apply feedback to develop and refine personal musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A3.I:P-2:2

  Present a classroom version of personal musical ideas demonstrating artistic purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2); Hello F Chord Part II (5, Wk 17); Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10)

• A3.E:P-2:1

  Refine personal musical ideas in response to feedback.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Avocado (PK, Wk 26); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A3.E:P-2:2

  Present a classroom version, incorporating refinements, and demonstrate artistic purpose, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Bells (K, Wk 4); Major Chords (2, Wk 18); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)

Anchor Standard 4 8

• A4.I:P-2:1

  Describe personal preferences when making musical selections from a variety of contexts.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); 5 Note Melodies (1, Wk 27); Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); 1 8, They’re Great (PK, Wk 9)

• A4.I:P-2:2

  Make appropriate performance choices according to context.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 8); Fa, Sol, La (1, Wk 13); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13); Birds Fly (K, Wk 14)

• A4.I:P-2:3

  Demonstrate artistic qualities in performing musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)

• A4.I:P-2:4

  Read and perform from iconic or standard notation.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3); Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)

• A4.E:P-2:1

  With teacher guidance, select a piece of music to read and perform, considering creative intent.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 8); Fa, Sol, La (1, Wk 12); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2)

• A4.E:P-2:2

  Demonstrate knowledge of musical contexts when describing choices of music selected for performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: The Chords on the Bus (PK, Wk 14); Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29); The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1, Wk 30); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)

• A4.E:P-2:3

  Demonstrate awareness of artistic qualities when performing musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Birds Fly (K, Wk 14); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29)

• A4.E:P-2:4

  Read iconic or standard notation in preparing for performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 34); Lightly Row Performance Part I - Steps & Skips (2, Wk 33); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3)

Anchor Standard 5 3

• A5.I:P-2:1

  Apply feedback to rehearse and refine performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A5.E:P-2:1

  With teacher guidance, identify feedback and explore multiple points of view during the rehearsal process, in order to address performance suggestions.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)

• A5.E:P-2:2

  Apply feedback to improve and refine music in rehearsal.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)

Anchor Standard 6 5

• A6.I:P-2:1

  Communicate purpose through music performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Hello C (PK, Wk 1); Short & Long Stars (PK, Wk 2); Best Friends, C and G (PK, Wk 4)

• A6.I:P-2:2

  Perform appropriately for audience and purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A6.E:P-2:1

  Perform varied examples of music with artistic purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Beet & Watermelon (K, Wk 16); Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); What note is it? (K, Wk 29)

• A6.E:P-2:2

  Communicate effectively with audience and other performers in music performance. Reflect with the listeners in discussion or other activity appropriate to the context.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 36); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 36)

• A6.E:P-2:3

  Discuss readiness of music for public performance, based on experience of time, place, and culture from which the music is chosen.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Steps (2, Wk 5); Do, Re, Mi (K, Wk 9); Skips (2, Wk 8); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35)

Anchor Standard 7 4

• A7.I:P-2:1

  Select music and describe how personal interests and experiences influence musical choice.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19); Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20)

• A7.I:P-2:2

  Describe how musical

• A7.E:P-2:1

  When presented with options, choose a piece of music for a specific purpose and describe how the musical elements are used to make the selection suitable for the purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Do Re Mi Intro (PK, Wk 16); Bye Bye Baby Bunting (PK, Wk 24); Major Chords (2, Wk 17)

• A7.E:P-2:2

  In response to teacher

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part I - Steps & Skips (2, Wk 33); Short & Long Stars (PK, Wk 2); C Chord Slide (PK, Wk 10); Merrily We Roll Along (PK, Wk 18)

Anchor Standard 8 2

• A8.I:P-2:1

  Use a variety of drawing, writing or discussion techniques to reflect the musicians’ creative intent.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Steps (2, Wk 6); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)

• A8.E:P-2:1

  When listening to music, identify the musical elements in the performance and show through drawing, writing, or discussion how they may reflect the creative intent.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: C Major Scale (1, Wk 31); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 34); Steps (2, Wk 6); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 36)

Anchor Standard 9 4

• A9.I:P-2:1

  Apply personal and artistic preferences when evaluating music, using appropriate musical vocabulary.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4); Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19)

• A9.E:P-2:1

  Clearly communicate preferences and include supporting statements when listening to a piece of music, using appropriate musical vocabulary.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 33); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)

• A9.E:P-2:2

  Engage appropriately as an active listener in formal and informal settings, paying attention to audience etiquette appropriate to the genre of music.

• A9.E:P-2:3

  Compare musical elements from two or more contrasting selections of music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Skips (2, Wk 8); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Low C, High C (PK, Wk 7); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7)

Anchor Standard 10 4

• A10.I:P-2:1

  Describe how personal interests and experiences, including familial, cultural, and environmental experience, may relate to musical choices when creating, performing, and responding to music.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Mi Sol La Intro (PK, Wk 21); Beet & Avocado (PK, Wk 26); Twinkle Twinkle (PK, Wk 28); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 33)

• A10.I:P-2:2

  Identify and document ways to make music outside of school and/or music class, including after- school programs and extracurricular opportunities.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1)

• A10.E:P-2:1

  Identify personal and creative preferences in creating, performing, and responding to music.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Mi Sol La Intro (PK, Wk 21); Beet & Avocado (PK, Wk 26); Twinkle Twinkle (PK, Wk 28); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 33)

• A10.E:P-2:2

  Identify and document

Anchor Standard 11 7

• A11.I:P-2:1

  Describe how music can be a part of personal daily life experiences.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Triad Part I (PK, Wk 29); Triad Part II (PK, Wk 30)

• A11.I:P-2:2

  Describe the role of music in other people’s daily lives.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); 1 8, They’re Great (PK, Wk 9); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13)

• A11.I:P-2:3

  Describe the relationships of music to other arts subjects in school.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Bonjour B and Sol Ti Re (K, Wk 25); Merrily We Roll Along (PK, Wk 18); Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19); It's Raining, It's Pouring (PK, Wk 23)

• A11.E:P-2:1

  With teacher guidance, connect music to personal experience through creating, performing, or responding to music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Lucy Locket (PK, Wk 22); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2)

• A11.E:P-2:2

  With teacher guidance, connect music to other people’s personal experiences when creating, performing, or responding to music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Major Chords (2, Wk 18)

• A11.E:P-2:3

  With teacher guidance, make connections between music and other common core subjects, including the arts, through creating, performing, or responding to music.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Mi Sol La Intro (PK, Wk 21); Beet & Avocado (PK, Wk 26); Twinkle Twinkle (PK, Wk 28); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 33)

• A11.E:P-2:4

  Compare and contrast cultural purposes for composing, listening and performing, by examining music from other times and places.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19); Steps (2, Wk 6); Skips (2, Wk 8); F Major Chord (2, Wk 15)