Second Grade

SECOND GRADE

During Marking Period 1, we will practice identifying and describing the classification of classroom and orchestral instruments according to methods of sound production. They collaborate with others to classify classroom instruments into categories such as woods, metals, shakers and rattles, and drums and describe the various tone colors of each group. Orchestral instruments are classified in four families – woodwinds, strings, brass, and percussion. Students study the ways in which sound is produced on these instruments and use these qualities to classify them. Second graders are also asked to sing an expanded range of pitches with appropriate vocal technique and to sing a variety of songs and tonal patterns in tune. Students strive to improve their singing of various genres including patriotic songs and singing games. Connections are made to stories used in reading and concepts from math, science, and social studies.

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