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.Hey Ladies here is my part of the project before I leave for Vacation. I chose the song **Kitten on Keys**

NARA Sheet Part 1 A. No Voices B. 1922 C. Orange NJ

Part 2 C. Tone is upbeat and relatively quick paced.

Part 3 A. You can here the changes in pace of the music by the pianist.

B. Original Broadcast might have been made for an audience at a tavern or restaurant.

C. The tone of the song makes me believe it was made for a more social setting.

D. It was an exciting time of change in America during the 1920's

E & F. I am not sure if we can answer this since there are no words???? (I hope I am looking at the right sheet?)

Part 2 I chose this particular song cause I like the beat and title. It seems to be a happy upbeat song that would be great to use with students in the classroom during a groups activity or independent work (art work maybe) where students need to move at a quicker pace. A song like this would be good to motivate students and keep them active and moving. I think the type of song could really bring out students creativity cause it makes you want to get up an move around. It would stimulate the brain.

I hope this is good. If I need to add something else or did something incorrectly leave me a note and I will fix it when I get back :) Thanks Janine

Hi ladies - this is what I have come up with so far. I can add into the document I uploaded if you'd like. I'm not sure about the directions for part 2 - "on a separate wiki page" What do you think? - Gloria



Part 2: In a history class, the recording could be effectively used to show the historical development of audio recordings. Since the recording was in the 20's, it could be used to demonstrate the style of music within the Jazz Age. The recording could also be used as one element in describing the impact Edison had on America. As a primary source, students would have an opportunity to analyze the recording using NARA and/or SEA methods.

Critical thinking skills could be used by analyzing the recording and researching the impact and development of audio recordings within American culture.

Gloria- If everyone pastes their ideas for the second part, I can create a second wiki page and transfer everything over. Here is my thoughts for the NARA sheet and the second part. Tina

Tina's Thoughts:

Whose voices will you hear on this recording?- None

What is the date of the recording?- 1921 Where was this recording made?- Orange, NJ

What is the tone or mood of this recording? Festive and jovial

List three things in this sound recording that you think are important: Crackling in the background, only a piano playing

Why do you think the original broadcast was made and for what audience? This type of music to me seems like something being played at a party or maybe part of a circus act. The audience to me would be people who wanted to dance or people watching something funny like a clown act.

What evidence in the recording helps you to know why it was made? This is an upbeat song, so I think it was for enjoyment and to put people in a happy mood.

List two things this sound recording tells you about life in the United States at the time it was made: People liked to enjoy themselves by listening to upbeat music. People used music to entertain themselves.

Write a question to the broadcaster that is left unanswered by this sound recording. Where was this song used?

What information do you gain about this event that would not be conveyed by a written transcript? Be specific. You would not realize how upbeat and cheerful the sound is. You mood is affected by the music.

Describe your reasons for selecting this particular recording. Explain why you believe this recording could be effective with students. I think the title is eye catching for students, Kitten on the Keys. It would make them curious to how it sounded. It would be useful for when students are learning about the early 1900’s. They could hear pieces of music from the era and evaluate them. They could use the SEA or NARA method to evaluate the music. It would be interesting to see what students come up with when evaluating the music. They could even predict what the music was used for and compare it to the music they listen to today.

Describe at least 5 ways the recording you selected could be used in the classroom. Try to expand ideas for different subject areas and/or grade levels. For each lesson idea, include a brief description of how this activity could help promote critical thinking skills in students.

- Students could listen to the recording and list words they think of when they hear the music. They can discuss how the music makes them feel. Students could then bring in music from home that evokes the same feelings and compare the music. Students could compare and contrast the music and discuss why the music makes them feel a certain emotion and why. - The teacher could play this song and then play another piano piece that is currently on the market. Make sure it is just a piano playing and no words like Kitten on the Keys. Have students listen to both and have them identify which is the current recording and which was the recording from 1921. Why did they reach this conclusion? What evidence do they have? Ask students to research why the earlier recording had the crackling sounds in the background.

Students would be using critical thinking skills when they are evaluating and finding evidence to support their opinions. They will also be predicting and researching which all promotes critical thinking skills to help them grow as a learner.

Okay I have added the second page and our information. Please look through it and see what we still need or if anything is missing. You can post it below, and I will add it to the page. Tina

Part 2 of Assignment

Tina - I added the final product for sound analysis below. Part 2 looks great - I added some thoughts to that document as well. Let me know if I should add anything to the sound analysis worksheet. - Gloria

Gloria- Looks good to me.- Tina

//**Kitten on Keys**//