Without my DW, I am blind to my

strengths and weaknesses.

My DW shines a

light on my progress.

It helps me see the music

clearly.

The developmental workbook is a musical diary that every myp arts student uses in class. It holds their handouts; it collects their process work; and it

has reflective writings about their progress and success in the class.

What is something I learned in todays class? How do I feel about my performance?

What is something that I need to improve? Were dynamics used effectively?

Was the choice of tempo effective? Was the choice of instruments effective?

What would you suggest about the choice of instruments? How do you think the use of dynamics could be improved?

Were the singers sounding together? What is something you liked about the performance?

Could you hear all the parts? What is something you liked about your group?

Did you play in the "style" of the musical period?How did you give the music your own interpretation?

Were all the notes and rhythms correct?What non-musical skills did you use during the unit?

Did all the different timbre blend together well?How have your breathing and embouchure improved?

Do you need your teacher's help with something?What was something you learned during this activity?

What is something that you really enjoyed during this activity? What is something that you found difficult?

Answer the Guiding Questions.What did you learn about this unit's Area of Interaction?

Planning:Here, the students are

brainstorming and creating a plan that they will follow

in class.

Practicing:The students are reflecting on how their practices are

going so far. They are making rough notes and are

marking up their music. This is called "Process

work."

Performing:The students finally

evaluate their performance and make a plan for future

improvements.