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Having a common musical notation "language" allows us to perform, hear and appreciate others' musical ideas. Rhythm is used to organize sound into music. || How is sound organized into music? Why is music commonly referred to as "the universal language?" || Scaffold Activities: 1. Jeopraody-type note rhythm review on SMART-board 2. Spoken/clapped rhythmic dictation 3. Written rhythm dictation practice sheets (which include practice sections related to the 5th grade June benchmark assessment on time signatures) 4. Review of new/updated rhythm chart (graphic organizer) which will be posted in visible classroom area. 5. developing activity on Smartobard - sketch out idea on paper to quiz the class - 4 different options - ex. beats in a mesaure ||
 * **Topic** || **Enduring Understandings** || **Essential Questions** || **Scaffolding** ||
 * Fifth Grade Knowledge/Understanding of rhythms and time signatures || Music is communicated through written notation.