Fast and Slow Music

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Objective

I can identify fast and slow tempos in music.

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Warm-up video

Danny Go! · 4:01Vetted channel

We don't generate video — this one is by Danny Go! on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

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Practice

3 questions

1

In the video, what animal represents a fast tempo?

2

Imagine you are dancing and you see many turtles on the screen. Should you move quickly or slowly? Explain why.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

If you see a rabbit, should you move fast or slow? If you see a turtle, should you move fast or slow?

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