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    Carmen Carpenter
Music for Life    
2nd Grade Music TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)
(2.1) Perception.
The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.

The student is expected to:
(A) identify instruments visually and aurally;

(B) use music terminology to explain sounds and performances; and

(C) identify music forms such as AB and ABA.

(2.2) Creative expression/performance.
The student performs a varied repertoire of music.

The student is expected to:
(A) sing or play a classroom instrument independently or in groups; and

(B) sing songs from diverse cultures and styles or play such songs on a musical instrument.

(2.3) Creative expression/performance.
The student reads and writes music notation.

The student is expected to:
(A) read and write simple music notation, using a system (letters, numbers, syllables); and

(B) read and write music that incorporates basic rhythmic patterns in simple meters.

(2.4) Creative expression/performance.
The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.

The student is expected to:
(A) create rhythmic phrases; and

(B) create melodic phrases.

(2.5) Historical/cultural heritage.
The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.

The student is expected to:
(A) identify music from various periods of history and culture;

(B) sing songs and play musical games from diverse cultures; and

(C) identify relationships between music and other subjects.

(2.6) Response/evaluation.
The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.

The student is expected to:
(A) distinguish between beat/rhythm, higher/lower, louder/softer, faster/slower, and same/different in musical performances; and

(B) show appropriate audience behavior during live performances.
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