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.

Instruction on 3-note notation with poker chips and staff cards

Objective: To introduce written tonal notation.

Activity: 1. Using music staff cards and poker chips (to represent notes), students are shown the correct way to place individual notes (poker chips) on lines and in spaces of the staff cards. 2. The teacher sings familiar 3-note patterns. The students echo these patterns and then, with teacher assistance, place poker chips on the staff cards to notate the patterns sung. Special attention is given to see that the patterns are formed in sequence from left to right.

Assessment: Teacher observation of placement of poker chips on music staff cards. Teacher verbal questioning and checking for understanding of the concept.