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Learning objective

  • To compose a piece of music with a given structure.

Success criteria

  • I can use the structure I am given
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  •  Play
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Cross-curricular links

British values

  • Mutual respect.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Arrange the children into pairs. Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and give the children some time to discuss.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should be grouped together and given the simplest structure to work with from the Activity: Differentiated structure sheets (sheet 1).

Pupils working at greater depth

Should be grouped together and given the most complex structure to work with from the Activity: Differentiated structure sheets (sheet 3).

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: following the given structure for their

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Vocabulary definitions

  • compose

    To write a piece of music.

  • composition

    A piece of music.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y2: Myths and legends

Lesson 1: Rhythm and structure

Lesson 2: Structured graphic score

Lesson 3: Layered graphic score

Lesson 4: Compose with structure

Lesson 5: Rehearse and perform

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Elizabeth Stafford

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Dr Elizabeth Stafford is Director at Music Education Solutions®. Elizabeth Stafford is one of the UK’s foremost experts in music education, widely recognised for her leadership, research, and influence across the sector. As Director of Music Education Solutions, she has worked with schools,…
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team

Last update: 15th January, 2026

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