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Please note
In this unit, children explore keeping the pulse together through music and movement, by exploring their favourite things. This unit replaces the Year 1 unit Pulse and rhythm (Theme: All about me), which is permanently available in our archive but is no longer updated in line with curriculum or website developments.
For the most up-to-date information about our music scheme, please refer to the document Music: Long-term plan.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Clap the rhythm of their name in time to the pulse.
- Sway or tap in time to the pulse.
- Sing a rhythm in time with the pulse.
- Copy rhythms based on word patterns using an instrument.
- Keep the pulse while playing a rhythm on an instrument.
- Follow instructions during a performance.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Lesson 1: Finding the pulse
Lesson 2: Singing a sound pattern
Lesson 3: Using a thinking voice
Lesson 4: Reading sound patterns
Lesson 5: Practice makes perfect
Key skills
Listening and evaluating
- Listening with
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Key knowledge
To know that:
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Key vocabulary
pulse
singing voice
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Music – Y1 Keeping the pulse
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit Keeping the pulse.
Vocabulary display – Music Y1: Keeping the pulse – Y1
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit Keeping the pulse.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
Physical education.