Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.
Create example of A-B-A form using instruments and movement.
Objective: Students add their creativity to the music to which they are listening.
Activity: 1.) Have students divide into pairs. Each pair given two non-pitched instruments. Decide on activities to reflect form of music.
(A B A) 2.) Crate two non-locomotor movements, and use two instruments to demonstrate A B A .(Can use one for each section, or combine different ways for each section.) 3) Play music as students “try-out” their creations.
Assessment: Students attention to assignment and ability to work well with partner.