I can play and identify these 16 Basic Open Position Chords
I can play and identify most of these 16 basic open position chords
I can play and identify a few of these 16 basic open position chords
I cannot play or identify any of these 16 basic open position chords
Basic Strumming Patterns *
Basic Strum (Down-up Strokes), Syncopated Strum, Rock Strum
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I can play these basic strums consistently and fluidly
I can play the strums with some consistency and fluidity
I can play strum patterns but with little consistency or fluidity
I cannot play any of the basic strum patterns
Note Reading in First Position *
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I am comfortable reading and playing the notes and basic rhythms of first position melodies.
I am comfortable reading and playing most of the notes and many basic rhythms of first position melodies.
I sometimes struggle reading and playing notes and basic rhythms of first position melodies.
I cannot play any notes or basic rhythms of first position melodies.
Application of Skills *
How do you you use the skills you have acquired?
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I regularly apply the skills to songs I am interested in learning.
On a couple of occasions I have tried to use the chords and strums on songs I know
I do not apply the skills I have learned
I feel I don't have any skills.
Please check all assignments you have completed during 1st quarter *
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Please respond to the following prompts
What are your thoughts as to the usefulness of the Schoology classroom page? Do you regularly reference the information? How could the classroom site be improved? *
Your answer
What do you find is the most difficult aspect of learning to play the guitar? Do you seek out extra help or clarification when you have issues or difficulty? *
Your answer
What are your general feelings about the course? What suggestions do you have to improve what happens in the class? *
Your answer
What "grade" would you give yourself based on your performance in the class? *
Please consider your daily engagement in class, practice habits, growth and improvement, and use of classroom resources (Schoology)