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Learning objective
- To recognise and use dynamics and tempo.
Success criteria
- I can play loud and quiet sounds on
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play
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Cross-curricular links
Geography
Human and physical
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Agree or disagree? and give the children some time to discuss.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should sit next to a more confident partner for peer-support during the performance activity; could point to calm and stormy seas images during the activity to help them think about the sounds they should create.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should lead the performance activity, playing the part of the conductor.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: creating appropriate sounds on instruments and
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Vocabulary definitions
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dynamics
The volume of the music (loud or quiet).
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tempo
The speed of the music (fast or slow).
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 15th January, 2026
