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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Emotion & Chords
Major Chords
Minor Chords
Suspended Chords
Seventh Chords
Tempo & Rhythm Effects
Discussion & Application

Rubric


Activity


Warm Up

