This document summarizes a music class taught by Kathleen Logan that focused on the concepts of contrast and contradiction using the books "Jungle Drums" and "Chrysanthemum". The class introduced musical motives and had students hum a motive when examples of contrast and contradiction were found in the story. Feedback is provided on how different classes responded to using a lead-in book, shoulder talks to discuss the concepts, and employing the musical motive element. The class appeared to be an overall success in building understanding of contrast and contradiction.

1. Vocal/General Music Class, Kathleen Logan, Instructor
Main Book “Jungle Drums” by Graeme Base, Potential Lead-In Book (early portion) “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes/ Teach Contrast and Contradiction Reading Concept
Music Integration: “Music Motive” Discuss and explore several musical motive examples. Present what a motive is and how it can be used in the musical world. Class hums one of
the motives on “doot” when “CC” is detected in story. This lesson carries the potential for extension into writing and composing lessons employing Contrast and Contradictons and
motives.
Class Used Lead-In? Notes : Climate or
previous exposure to
concept of CC
General Response:
Shoulder Talk ,
” ST”?
Employed Music
Motive Element of
Lesson?
“Extra Perks”
Serendipty and/or Fun
Stuff … … …
… Continue Cc Concept Grasp
Tuesday 7th No
My teacher model
was from start of main
book.
Teacher introduced
reason for lesson for
all classes.
We used general
discussion style.
Expanded upon CC and
reasons for it.
Yes. Enjoyed
responding with
humming motive.
Completed lesson by
volunteering CC in pop
culture: See next space
……..
“Inception”: “Non-
Stop”; “Now You See
Me”; “Phantom of the
Opera”; “Pretty Little
Liars”
Careful/Gradual.
However, one student
offered an insightful
CC in an unexpected
but apt place.
Tuesday 3rd Yes Willing, excited and
listening
Yes ST/Lively
Discussion/Good ST
CC concept was new
so only used motive
response a few times –
so new.
For discovery: catching
on. For understanding:
yes via disccussion
Thursday 6th_1 Yes Very open to theme
and both books
Yes ST/Lively
Discussion/Good ST
Yes. Enjoyed
responding with
motives.
Offered challenge to
find Tues. 7th CC
For discovery: catching
on. For understanding:
yes .
Thursday 6th_2 Yes Had a previous lesson
in CC. Very open.
Yes St/ Yes ST/Lively
Discussion/Extensive ST
Yes. Enjoyed
responding with
motives.
Offered challenge to
find Tues. 7 CC
Building fluidity
towards discovery.
Understanding-Yes.
Thursday 3rd No. See next square.
… …
Lead-In Book was used
in
homeroom/Previous
lesson
Yes ST Highly
Invigorated/Bountiful
Predictions.
Yes. Enjoyed
responding with
motives. Time to do so
because CC pre-
exposed
Student asked
permission to make
joke about a
prediction & a motive
… … …
Katy Perry shows up in
story and we all sing
and did sing “Eye of
the Tiger”
Veered closer to
discovery.
Understanding, yes.
Friday 7th Yes Class was open to lead
–in book and
responded well.
YES ST We did not sing
motives as often
because discussion
took time.
Offered challenge to
find Tues. 7 CC
Concept understood.
Quality of responses
are ……. good.
Music Motives: 1) “Mystery Motive”
2) “Beethoven’s 5th”
3) “Baseball Organ Cheer”
4) “Shave and a Haircut”
5) Ask for other famous motives? (“Jaws”?) (“Empire Rug?)