4th Week

This week I taught 2nd Grade at both schools.  The first lesson focused on what a composer is and what they do.  Then I introduced them to Beethoven and some of his compositions.  I also had them watch 2 videos to get them a quick glance into what I was going to talk about when I started my prezi presentation.  I also had a short little review after I gave the information and they remembered the information very well.  I was very impressed.  I also showed them a video of an orchestra playing Symphony No. 5 to get them introduced to instruments for the next lesson I would teach them.  The second lesson went very well also and that involved the instrument families. I described characteristics of each family and showed pictures of the instruments.  The students were very engaged and interested in the instruments.  I also had videos of what each instrument sounds like so they could hear it.  These two lessons were a success!!