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Lesson 4: Jack and the Beanstalk

Working in groups, children plan how to tell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk through music, using their understanding of dynamics, timbre and tempo.

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Music > Key stage 1 > Archived unit: Orchestral instruments (Theme: Traditional Western stories) > Lesson 4: Jack and the Beanstalk (archive)

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Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Encourage pupils to write simple sentences or suggest their ideas to the group and circle their choices between loud and quiet as well as fast or slow, explaining their decision.

Pupils working at greater depth: Encourage these pupils to move on to adding sounds to their script.

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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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…

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