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Unit 5
1st Grade
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Explain what experiences Carlos had with music as a child and how they influenced him.
Book: When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana by Michael Mahin pp. 1 – 20
Song: “Oye Como Va”
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What experiences did Carlos have with music as a child? How did they influence him?
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Retell two to three key details about Carlos from 1947 and 1952.
What was life like in Autlán de Navarro? Name two good things and two challenges.
What key events happened in Carlo’s life in 1958?
How does Carlos feel when he is playing la guitarra?
What happened in Carlos’s life in 1963?
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Analyze why the author titled the book When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana by Michael Mahin.
Observe and describe paintings by different artists.
Standards
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Describe two key events from Horace’s childhood or early life.
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Describe what makes Horace Pippin’s art remarkable.
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Explain why Jackson’s work is original.
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Describe two key facts about Don Lupe’s early life.
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Explain why Don Lupe, or Posada, was influential.
Explain why Diego Rivera’s art is important.
Explain why Frida Kahlo was resourceful.
Explain what Jean-Michel was courageous.
2 days
Write an opinion piece stating which artist is your favorite.
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3 days
Write a poem that describes one of the paintings studied in the unit.
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Listen to and describe music by different artists.
Explain how the author shows that Duke Ellington was a genius.
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Explain how prejudice and segregation influenced Marian.
Explain why Marian Anderson was courageous.
Describe Art Tatum using vocabulary from the unit.
Analyze why Robbie was persistent.
Explain why Robbie Robertson is an important part of the music world.
Explain three of the key elements of Hip Hop and how DJ Kool Herc helped to create each of them.
Explain what makes Trombone Shorty remarkable.
Write an opinion piece stating which musician is your favorite and why.
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Discuss and debate unit essential questions.
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Gauge student understanding of unit content and skills with one of Fishtank's unit assessments.
5 days
Participate in a shared research project about Misty Copeland.
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