Ask students in each group to present their observations to the class. Give hints about cultural or stylistic elements of which they may be unaware but that merit research. Have students put the key words and something from their research into sentences. Invite students to present you with a written introduction for each piece. Indicators of Success Students transfer contextual knowledge from pieces they know, responding with increasing accuracy to pertinent questions about genre, style, and cultural context.
Students perform music with increasing authenticity of style.
Students recognize a number of different styles in the music they hear.