Skill Mastery Standards (1-3) Reading Literature

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The Bard Remix

Rewrite a modern song in Iambic Pentameter

Beat Master

Review a Music Album

Nina Simone (UC)

​Dissect the lyrics of Nina Simone in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

Jay-Z (UC)

​Dissect the lyrics of Jay-Z in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

Audiophile(Required)

Write heuristics for different genres of music

The Song of My People

Write playlists that reflect your heritage and culture, from your close family as far back as you can research!

Leanard Cohen (UC)

Dissect the lyrics of Leonard Cohen in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

Kendrick Lamar

​Dissect the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

Annotator in Chief

Annotate music on Genius.com

DJ Fantasy

Create a playlist to go along with our Primary Texts

Bob Dylan (UC)

Dissect the lyrics of Bob Dylan in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

Mick Jenkins (UC)

Dissect the lyrics of Mick Jenkins in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

David Bowie

​Dissect the lyrics of David Bowie in writing and respond to themes in specific songs

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Skill Mastery Standards (4-6) Reading Informational

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Moss Grows Heavy on... (UC)

Research musician's past work and how they came to be famous

If it ain't Baroque... (UC)

Research music during the Baroque period and report on different famous composers and their styles

It's gonna cost ya... (UC)

Price out the cost of equipment for different kinds of bands

70's Study (UC)

Research musicians and their common themes and contexts from the 70's 

The Grand Tourist (UC)

Write a journal as if you are following your favorite band on a recent tour, include music sets and location details

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Skill Mastery Standards (7-8) Language and Mechanics

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The Grammarian - Fundamental English Grammar

Work on your English Grammar for a big boost

What's that Mechanic? (UC)

Name parts of speech and explain grammatical rules being broken or used in music

Genre-Weaver (UC)

Re-write a song in a different genre

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Skill Mastery Standards (9) Writing

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The Producer (UC)

Create a Music Label and plan out your Business

One Man Band

Write music (notes not lyrics) and record yourself playing music that you've written

The Visionary

Design a new "Key" for one of the many different Paths in this course

Dr. Resume, I Presume

Create a working resume to use when applying for positions

Virtual Virtuoso (UC)

Compose music for different instruments using a MIDI composer online

Ultimate Mix, Volume #1

Create a "mix" playlist that matches a theme or mood and defend your choices in writing.

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Skill Mastery Standards (10) Speech

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Lyrical Genius

Write lyrics to a beat and record yourself reading them

Musician Path Defense

Defend your ability to get a job using the skills you have built pursuing this path

Lord of the Roadies (UC)

Explain to the class the steps to setting up a gig for different types of instrument ensembles

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