OVERALL EXPECTATIONS

Music

C3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety

of musical genres and styles from the past and present, and their sociocultural and

historical contexts.

Visual Arts

D2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process to

communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of art works

and art experiences

Language

A3. Applications, Connections, and Contributions

* apply language and literacy skills in cross-curricular and integrated learning, and

demonstrate an understanding of, and make connections to, diverse voices,

experiences, perspectives, histories, and contributions, including those of First Nations,

Métis, and Inuit individuals, communities, groups, and nations

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS

Music

C3.2 (Grade 1) - identify a variety of musical pieces from different cultures throughperforming and/or listening to them

C3.2 (Grade 3) - identify, through performing and/or listening, a variety of musical forms

or pieces from different communities, times, and places

C3.2 (Grade 6) - compare some aspects of the music of one culture and/or historical

period with aspects of the music of another culture and/or historical period

C3.1 (Grade 8) analyse some of the social, political, and economic factors that affect

the creation of music

BIG IDEA(S)

To introduce students in grades 1 - 8 to the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean

through music and folk stories.

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