This year, fifth graders will not have had that lesson, so teachers cannot assume prior knowledge. Similarly, naming the lines and spaces in a music staff is part of the music curriculum for Third and Fourth Grade, and so should ultimately be prior knowledge for fifth graders. This year we cannot assume they know this. Obviously, students who are learning to play instruments in or outside of school will have learned these basics in their music lessons.
Objectives Recall the names of lines and spaces in music notation.
Listen to a chorale version of Luther's hymn harmonized by J. S. Bach. Note the names of 4 voice parts for men and women. Observe that Bach wrote his version of Luther's hymn in 4-part harmony . A wonderful introduction to the music and person of Bach in story form with many exerpts of Bach's music well played and woven into the story. Suggested Books Student Titles Bishop, Claire Huchel.