Fifth graders learn to read notes on the treble-clef staff — the lines (E-G-B-D-F, “Every Good Boy Does Fine”) and spaces (F-A-C-E) — unlocking the ability to read written music.
Students will be able to…
Music is written on five lines called the staff. Each line and space is a note! How do you read the notes on the staff?
Project this and match each treble-clef staff position to its note — tap a position, then tap the note.
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Music is written on five lines — each is a note. How do we read them?
Children explore.
Children create.
Children perform.
Children respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Music).
Read notes on the staff.
Explore notation.
Describe pitch on the staff.
Perform from notation.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children name three notes on the treble staff using “Every Good Boy Does Fine” and “FACE.” A printable staff sheet is in the Arts library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.