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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

William Grant Still: "Afro-American Symphony"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students learn basic improvisation of a four beat measure through a game using a four quarter note pattern. NOTE: The idea in this lesson is to teach the student to create something on the spot.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

William Grant Still: "Afro-American Symphony"

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students learn basic improvisation of a four beat measure through a game using a four quarter note pattern. NOTE: The idea in this lesson is to teach the student to create something on the spot.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mississippi Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the phrases associated with the state of Mississippi. Students use the word bank to complete the 10 statements.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mississippi Challenge

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state facts worksheet, students read the statements about Mississippi. Students select the correct answer to complete the 10 statements.
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: William Grant Still

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource describes how William Grant Still (1895-1978 CE) started out playing the violin and then began teaching himself to play other string instruments as well as the oboe, clarinet, and saxophone. His most famous work is...
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Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: William Grant Still

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of William Grant Still (1895-1978 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Handout
Duke University

Still Going On:the Life and Times of William Grant Still

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains extensive information on William Grant Still. Includes details on his works and a timeline of his life. Primary source material too!