Unit Plan 36 (Grade 2 Music): Music Sharing Day
Grade 2 music unit where students perform confidently for peers, showing expression, accuracy, and respectful performer and audience behavior.
Focus: Perform music confidently for peers, showing expression, technical accuracy, and appropriate audience/performer behavior.
Grade Level: 2
Subject Area: Music (Performing • Expression • Decorum)
Total Unit Duration: 1–3 sessions (3+ weeks), 50–60 minutes per session
I. Introduction
In this unit, students participate in a Music Sharing Day, performing songs or patterns they have rehearsed in previous units. They focus on performing for a specific purpose—sharing music with classmates—using clear voices or instruments, steady beat, and simple expressive choices (loud/soft, fast/slow). Students also learn and practice performance decorum and audience etiquette, including posture, focus, and kind listening. The goal is for students to feel proud and confident as they share music in a supportive environment.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to perform music for a purpose (such as sharing with our class)?
- How can we show expression and accuracy when we perform?
- What does it look and sound like to be a respectful performer and a thoughtful audience member?
- How does performing for others help us grow as musicians and classmates?
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to:
- Perform a familiar song or pattern for classmates with mostly accurate beat, rhythm, and pitch.
- Use at least one expressive choice (loud/soft, fast/slow, smooth/short) that fits the purpose of the music.
- Demonstrate performance decorum (ready position, focus, starting and ending together) while performing.
- Demonstrate audience etiquette (quiet listening, appropriate applause, kind responses) during peers’ performances.
- Reflect on their performance, naming one strength and one goal for future performances.
Standards Alignment — Grade 2 Music (NAfME-Aligned)
- MU:Pr6.1.2a — Perform music for a specific purpose with expression and technical accuracy.
- Example: Performing a welcome song clearly and confidently.
- MU:Pr6.1.2b — Perform appropriately for the audience and purpose.
- Example: Adjusting volume and posture when performing for guests.
Success Criteria — Student Language
- I can perform a song or pattern with mostly correct beat, rhythm, and pitch.
- I can use expression (like loud/soft or fast/slow) that matches the song.
- I can show good performer behavior (ready posture, focus, starting and ending together).
- I can show good audience behavior (listening quietly, clapping kindly).
- I can say something I did well and something I want to improve next time.