Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.

Teach and reinforce the basic concepts.

Objective: To reteach and reinforce the basic concepts.

Activity: Explanation of meter signature. "The top number tells you how many counts there are in a measure, and the bottom number tells you what kind of note gets one count." Note review: whole note = whole measure, etc. Using felt board return to basic concepts. Put note value symbols in combinations of notes on felt board. "How many counts have I put in this measure? How many should be there?" "What kinds of notes could you use to fill in the missing counts?" Have children come up and put symbols on the board.

Assessment: Quality and accuracy of children's responses.