CLOSE READING and SIGHT READING MUSIC

CLOSE READING SIGHT READING MUSIC

Close reading is the methodical and
inquisitive investigation of complex
text. Students read and re-read paying
close attention to the text by noting
aspects of structure, content,
perspective, and word choice.
Ultimately, this leads students to
construct meaning and deeply
understand the text.


Sight reading is the methodical and inquisitive
investigation of complex music language.
Students read and re-read playing close
attention to the text by noting aspects of
structure, content, perspective, and word
choice. Ultimately, this leads students to
construct meaning, deeply understand the text,
and perform successfully.

PROCESS OF CLOSE READING PROCESS OF SIGHT READING MUSIC

Students are provided with some
context and background
information about the text.
Students approach the text with
purpose
Students annotate the text by
noting the aspects of structure,
content, perspective and word
choice that relate to their purpose
After developing an initial
understanding students re-
approach the text.
Students engage in meaningful
questioning of the text. The
questions may be teacher
provided or student-generated.
Students use evidence
constructed by their close
reading in order to communicate
their insights about and
understanding of the text.
Ultimately students can apply
their deeper understanding of the
text to larger tasks, such as
research papers or presentations,
that require the synthesis of other
texts and learning.


Students are provided with some
context and background information
about the music (text).
Students approach the music (text) with
purpose
Students annotate the music (text) by
noting the aspects of structure, content,
perspective and word choice that relate
to their purpose (performance).
After developing an initial
understanding students re-approach the
music (text).
Students engage in meaningful
questioning of the music (text). The
questions may be teacher provided or
student-generated.
Students use evidence constructed by
their close reading in order to
communicate their insights about and
understanding of the music (text).
Ultimately students can apply their
deeper understanding of the music (text)
to larger tasks, such as larger
compositions, small group
compositions, duets, trios (etc.) that
require the synthesis of other music
(texts) and learning.