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Demonstration: Meters of two and three

Objective: To introduce beat grouped in 2’s and 3’s.
Activity(ies):
1. Teacher reviews beat with students.
2. Teacher models counting and movement of beat grouped in 2’s and 3’s. Students follow teacher in activity.
3. Teacher uses visuals to show beat in 2’s and 3’s. Chart book with fence posts. Teacher takes finger and slides down each post to music. Teacher draws with chalk on chalkboard to beat of song, IiIi and IiiIii . Teacher emphasizes strong beat on 1. Students take turns following chart and drawing on board with teacher assistance.
4. Teacher leads students in chants – Dr. Knickerbocker, etc., and songs emphasizing strong beat on first word or syllable. (Standard 1)
Evaluation: Teacher observation of movement and drawings in patterns of 2’s and 3’s. Teacher verbal questioning and checking for understanding of the beat in 2’s and 3’s.