THE VALLEY CATHEDRAL ACADEMY, INC.

#063 HL Labac, Naic, Cavite

Unit Learning Plan

GRADE LEVEL/SECTION: SCHOOL ID:
GRADE 9-MATTHEW AND 402253
MARK - W
SY: 2019 – 2020
UNIT TOPIC: Instrumental Music of Romantic Period
(3rd quarter)
MUSIC
CONTENT The Learner…
STANDARD: demonstrates understanding of characteristic features of instrumental Romantic music

PERFORMANCE The Learner...

STANDARD: sings and performs themes of selected instrumental pieces

The Learner...
1. narrates the life and works of romantic composers after video and movie showing;MU9RO-IIIa-h-1
2. relates Romantic period music to its historical and cultural background;MU9RO-IIIa-2
3. explains the performance practice (setting, composition, role of composers/performers, and audience) during
LEARNING the Romantic period;MU9RO-IIIb-h-3
COMPETENCIES: 4. listens perceptively to selected Romantic period music ;MU9RO-IIIb-h-4
5. describes musical elements of given Romantic period pieces;MU9RO-IIIb-h-5
6. sings themes or melodic fragments of given Romantic period pieces;MU9RO-IIIe-h-6
7. explores other arts and media that portray Romantic period elements;MU9RO-IIIc-h-7
8. improvises appropriate accompaniment to given short and simple Romantic period pieces.MU9RO-IIIc-h-8
 1. Identify the essential characteristics of the music of the Romantic Period.
2. Sing a song employing the characteristics of the music of the Romantic Period.
3. Recognize how the tensions of the Romantic Period mirror the tensions of adolescence life.
LEARNING
4. Identify essential features of the piano.
TARGETS: 5. Compare and contrast the lives and music of Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt.
6. Identify the values learned from the lives of the composers.
7. Recognize the value of piano music as an effective form of expressing oneself.

Activity 1: Watch and Learn!

Direction:
EXPLORE: Watch the video from the link below and give a brief summary from the video and share a past experience
relating to the topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWRDRRZpwDU

Activity 2 : Self check on Historical Background p. 107-108

Direction: Write an essay about romantic era.
Scaffold for transfer 1
Activity 3: Write and Share p. 108
Direction: Each student will be given two paintings typical of romantic period. Write about “what I see of
myself in the painting”, then share your written reflection with your partner
Activity 4: Process Check P. 125
Direction: Answer the following question
FIRM UP:
 Scaffold for transfer 2
Activity 5: Performance Check P. 85
Direction: Answer the following questions after
listening to a song.

Activity 6:Understanding Check P. 133

Direction: Write a Reflection.
Scaffold for transfer 3
Activity 7: Performance check (A) P. 116
Direction: Perform a song employing the Characteristics of the
music of the Romantic Period.

DEEPEN:
 Performance task:
Song Composition
Goal: Your goal is to produce a single.
Role: A Singer-Composer
Audience: Talent Agency
TRANSFER: Situation: You are an aspiring singer who wants to be famous. And an original song may give you the break
that you wanted
Performance: You will be recording your original song and burn it into a CD.
Standard: You are to impress the talent agency.
Exemplary
10 pts
Lyrics Exemplary
The song lyrics are outstanding.
The words memorable. The song
lyrics are enthusiastically
recieved by the audience.
Creativity Exemplary
The student composed an
original song with a clear theme.
RUBRICS
Tempo and Melody Exemplary
The melody and rhythm were
perfectly performed. Students
could clap along to a steady beat.
Mastery of the Song Exemplary
There are no errors and the
presentation is outstanding
Satisfactory
8 pts
Satisfactory
The song lyrics are good. The
words memorable. The song
lyrics are enthusiastically
received by the audience.
Satisfactory
The student composed an
original song but there are
some elements that are not
excellent..
Satisfactory
Tempo and rhythm are
consistent. The melody is
mostly smooth and clear..
Satisfactory
There are few errors and the
presentation is better
Fair Poor
6 pts 4 pts
Fair Poor
The song lyrics are some what The song lyrics are not coherent.
coherent. The song lyrics are well The words not memorable.
recieved by the audience.
Fair Poor
The song composed is not very The song composed is not very
orginal, but there are some original. The message is not
elements that are not excellent.. conveyed.
Fair Poor
Tempo and rhythm are sometimes The song is choppy with a
unclear or slow down and speed up. unnatural mix of tempo. The
The melody is apparent is some melody of the song is unclear.
places but unclear in others.
Fair Poor
There are many errors and the Error at all times
presentation was difficult to
understand.