Lesson Plan

Mood Mapping Lesson

Students will identify and convey musical moods by exploring chord choices, tempo, and arrangement, then create and self-assess a short composition using a clear rubric.

Understanding how musical elements evoke emotion builds critical listening, creative decision-making, and expressive skills essential for confident composition and collaboration.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mood Memory Game

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Emotion & Chords

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Chord-Emotion Matching

10 minutes

Step 4

Composition: Mood Mapping

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Rubric Assessment

5 minutes

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Emotion & Chords

Major Chords

Minor Chords

Suspended Chords

Seventh Chords

Tempo & Rhythm Effects

Discussion & Application

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Rubric

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Activity

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Warm Up

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What’s Your Song’s Mood?

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Corrine Mang

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