5th Grade Music SLOs

Student Learning Objectives, or SLOs, specify how much of a class must show mastery and at what level before they the class will progress to the next stage or objective. 

SLOs exist at multiple levels. Visit the SLOs homepage for more information. 
District SLO:
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Formal SLO:
  • Standard 1.1: Sing in tune (breath control, pitch, tone, diction, posture). 100% of students will score 80% or higher on Grade 5 Standard 1 assessments.
  • Standard 2.1 & 2.2: Play patterns correctly (producing a good sound) by rote and by reading. 100% of students will score 80% or higher on Grade 5 Standard 2 assessments.
  • Standard 5.2: Identify and notate quarter, dotted quarter, eighth, half, dotted half, sixteenth, and whole notes, and quarter, half, and whole rests in meters of 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8. 100% of students will score 80% or higher on Grade 5 Standard 5 assessments.
  • Standard 5.1: Read, notate, and perform quarter, dotted quarter, eighth, half, dotted half, sixteenth, and whole notes, and quarter, half, and whole rests in meters of 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8. (add syncopation) 100% of students will score 80% or higher on Grade 5 Standard 5 assessments.
Informal SLO:
  • Standard 1.4: Sing unison and 2-pt songs, partner songs, & rounds (a cappella and accompanied). The majority (60-75% or higher) of students will practice and model these concepts through songs, musical experiences, and music literacy stages.
Experience-based SLO:
  • Standard 1.3: Sing a varied repertoire of songs with sensitivity to diverse cultures, accurate use of languages, and appropriate movement. Students will experience these concepts through musical activities appropriate for this level.
  • Standard 2.3: Play instruments to accompany singing alone or in a group. Students will experience these concepts through musical activities appropriate for this level.