Tic-Tac-Drum | Small Group Rhythm PROJECT, Lesson Plan, & RUBRIC for Grades 3-6

Capture your older students' attention with this step-by-step presentation that has kids playing BEAT, OSTINATO, and main RHYTHM. The whole-class demo transitions quickly to the small group project.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ The MAIN objective is to get MORE participation using a small-group approach, getting away from lengthy whole-class instruction.

For Further Engagement

• fun star reviews
• RUBRIC that's easy to understand
• a name-that-piece component

Musical Objectives

•correctly playing a steady beat, ostinato, multi-measure rhythm

•correct playing technique using drums and optional unpitched percussion

•creating a presentation form (introduction, body, coda)

•exploring and using instrumental tone color

•displaying respectful audience etiquette

•working with others in a small group setting

In both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats!

Use all drums or substitute unpitched percussion such as rhythm sticks, shakers, etc.

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