Oklahoma State Standards for Arts Education: Grade 4

OK.1. Visual Art: Language of Visual Art - The student will identify visual art terms (e.g., architecture, contour, medium, mixed media, perspective, symbol).

1.1. Know how works of art are made with respect to the materials, media, techniques, and sources of ideas.

1.2. Describe and use the principles of design: rhythm, balance, contrast, movement, variety, center of interest (emphasis), and repetition in works of art.

1.3. Describe and use the elements of art: line, color, form, shape, texture, value (light and dark), and space in works of art.

1.4. Discuss observations of visual and expressive features seen in the environment (such as colors, textures, shapes).

OK.2. Visual Art: Visual Art History and Culture - The student will recognize the development of visual art from an historical and cultural perspective.

2.1. Describe and place a variety of specific significant art objects by artist, style and historical and cultural context.

2.2. Identify themes and purposes of works of art and artifacts in history and culture.

2.3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of several fields of art such as painting, sculpture, drawing, computer graphics, printmaking, architecture, and fiber arts.

2.4. Identify how visual art is used in today's world including the popular media of advertising, television, and film.

OK.3. Visual Art: Visual Art Expression - The student will observe, select, and utilize a variety of ideas and subject matter in creating original works of art.

3.1. Make original works of art using a variety of materials (media), and techniques (skills), and sources for ideas.

3.2. Use observation, memory and imagination in making original works of art.

3.3. Apply knowledge of a basic art vocabulary through experiences in making original works of art.

OK.4. Visual Art: Visual Art Appreciation - The student will learn to appreciate visual art as a vehicle of human expression.

4.1. Demonstrate appropriate behavior while attending a visual art exhibition in a museum or art gallery.

4.2. Demonstrate respect for personal artwork and the artwork of others.

4.3. Demonstrate thoughtfulness and care in completion of artworks.

OK.1. General Music: Language of Music - The student will read, notate and interpret music.

1.1. Notate (written representation of music) simple pitch and rhythm patterns presented aurally (listening).

1.2. Recognize basic notational symbols (written representation of music) including: treble clef, time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8), note values, whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note, dotted half note, dotted quarter note, dotted whole note and the corresponding rests.

1.3. Experiment with variations in and demonstrate understanding of tempo (speed), timbre or tone color (sound quality), dynamics (degree of loudness), and phrasing for expressive purposes.

1.4.a. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Melody (steps, wide and narrow leaps, octave leap, and repeated tones, melody patterns, melodic contour, same, different, similar phrases)

1.4.b. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Rhythm (strong and weak beats, steady beat, offbeat, silent beat, meter in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8)

1.4.c. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Harmony (chordal harmony, chord changes, ostinato patterns, countermelody, rounds, thick and thin texture)

1.4.d. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Form (introduction, coda, repetition/contrast, solo/chorus, AB, ABA, rondo, D.C. al fine).

1.4.e. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Tone Color (duets, trios, chorus, voice ranges [soprano, alto, tenor, bass] and instrument ranges - flute, tuba, violin, tympani).

1.4.f. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Pitch - high and low

1.4.g. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Tempo - allegro (fast), lento (slow), andante (walking), moderato (moderate).

1.4.h. Use correct terminology to discuss the elements of music: Dynamics - forte (loud), piano (soft), mezzo forte (medium loud), mezzo piano (medium soft).

1.5. Visually and aurally identify instrumental ensembles (e.g. orchestra, jazz band), orchestral instruments and classification of voice (e.g., soprano, alto, tenor, bass).

OK.2. General Music: Music History and Culture - The student will recognize the development of music from an historical and cultural perspective.

2.1. Sing or play a variety of folk, ethnic, classical, and contemporary musical pieces.

2.2. Listen and describe music from a variety of styles, periods and cultures including European, Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian.

2.3. Identify music and instruments from different cultures. (i.e. bagpipe, wooden flute, koto, panpipes).

2.4. Identify and describe roles of musicians in various music settings and cultures.

OK.3. General Music: Music Expression - The student will perform, imitate, compose a variety of music within specific guidelines.

3.1. Participate in music through singing (echo singing, rounds and partner songs) and/or playing instruments (body percussion and melodic ostinatos).

3.2. Match pitches, sing in tune (C-scale range) and use appropriate tone and expression.

3.3. Respond to the beat or rhythm in music by clapping, playing classroom instruments.

3.4. Play simple and syncopated rhythm patterns using sounds and silences on classroom percussion instruments to accompany songs and rhythm activities.

3.5. Play simple melodies on instruments, such as bells or xylophones.

3.6. While listening to a musical piece, use directional hand movements to follow the melodic contour (sound or progression of single tones).

3.7. Respond to unfinished short melodic patterns using voice or classroom instruments.

3.8. Perform solos and with groups.

OK.4. General Music: Music Appreciation - The student will learn to appreciate music and expand listening beyond music currently familiar to the student.

4.1. Recognize and practice appropriate audience or performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed.

4.2. Demonstrate respect for music performed by the student and by other students and professional performers.

4.3. Use appropriate terms to explain preferences for musical works and styles.