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Listening 10x2
Grade level: All levels
Objectives:
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A routine for observing and describing music
LISTENING 10X2
1. Listen to a piece of music quietly. Let your ears wander
PURPOSE:
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and take in as much as possible.
The routine helps learners slow
down
and
make
careful
observations about music. It
2. List 10 words or phrases about any aspect of what you
asks learners to think about
hear.
words or phrases to describe
the
work
and
encourages
learners to push beyond first
3. Repeat Steps 1 & 2: Listen again and try to list 10 more
listen or basic description.
words or phrases to your list.
Tips:
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The routine will work with any kind of music.
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Give learners time to listen to the music multiple times, with an effort on hearing something
new each time. If possible, keep the music playing at a softer volume while learners develop
their lists.
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Learners can work as a whole class, in small groups, or individually
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A natural follow up to "Ten times Two" would be another routine that get learners talking
about their interpretations, for example the "What makes you say that?" routine or "Claim
Support Question."
Habits of mind: Describe, consider perspectives, connect, express.