Learning objective
- To recognise and play crotchets and crotchet rests by ear and from staff notation.
Success criteria
- I know that a crotchet is worth one
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Odd one out and play the audio files. Ask the children in pairs which audio is the odd one out and why.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could focus on either singing the tune or playing the rhythm, whichever they find easier.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could sing and play the rhythmic ostinato at the same time.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: being able to play the rhythmic
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Vocabulary definitions
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crotchet
A note lasting for one beat.
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minim
A note lasting for two beats.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 29th May, 2025
