1. MondayASSURE
A Analyze the learners
I will be teaching public high school students grades 9-12, in the setting of a music
appreciation class. The class shows a homogenous demographic of middle class, locally born
students. There is an equal mix of boys and girls. Most express an audio or visual based
learning style, and have responded well to research and reflection based assignments.
S State Objectives
Exploring
The student, with
precision and selfdirection, critically
analyzes music. The
student insightfully
describes and
evaluates music and
music performances.
Relating
The student explains,
evaluates and makes
inferences about the
relationships between
music, global cultures,
the other arts and
disciplines. The
student’s observations
demonstrate critical
thinking and are wellreasoned and
insightful.
Appraisal
The Student shows
mastery of the context
and content of
musical works, by
active listening,
critical reviewing, and
relating their
assessment of a piece
of music.
Monday Objective
High school students, grades 9-12, will contemplate and comment on the state of arts
appreciation classes, explore opera history, and create and use a Dropbox account. They will
learn to do these things through using a Blog, a Web quest, and a Tutorial. The students will
accomplish this with 100% accuracy in one week.
S Select Methods Media and Materials
(The actual resources are presented in full form on the Wiki.)
ZunalWebquest
Dropbox (A Web 2.0 application)

2. A class Blog (through Google)
U Utilize Media and Materials
This multi-part lesson will begin with an in class introduction. I will open the class blog
and read the entry on the state of art appreciation classes. Then I will invite a small-group class
discussion on the subject. The groups will present their thoughts. The second in class lesson
will be on how to open and use a Dropbox account. Here I will use the tutorial as a visual
reference point. I will now introduce the unit subject, opera. Homework will be a
ZunalWebquest on opera history. I will encourage questions and comments be delivered through
Dropbox.
R Require Learner Participation
The class discussion will be the collaborative element of student participation on
Monday. The Webquest will be self-directed, but its completion will require substantial
individual commitment in the form of research and critical thinking.
E Evaluate and Revise
I will assess students individually, through their daily assignments, to keep track of their
personal progress. The rubric for grading the assignment is on Zunal. If I see lacking work or an
insufficient grasp of a concept I will allow revision. I will take note of the entire class’s
progress both daily and finally on Friday. The last assessment will show whether the unit was an
overall success or failure.