Learning objective

  • To create a superhero theme tune using changes in tempo and pitch.

Success criteria

  • I can identify features that are needed to

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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Brain dump and give the children some time to discuss.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Should use a limited selection of instruments to simplify their choices, ensuring they can focus on exploring the sounds each can make without feeling overwhelmed; could use a limited range of notes and be given two types of tempo.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should explore more complex ideas in their compositions, such as varying the tempo within their piece or using pitch to tell a story; could take on specific roles within their groups, such as a conductor who can direct the tempo and dynamics or a composer who decides the sequence of sounds.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing pitch, tempo, and how these elements

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Vocabulary definitions

  • composition

    A piece of music that someone has written.

  • conductor

    Someone who directs the performance of musicians or a piece of music.

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Elizabeth Stafford

Music specialist

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After a brief spell as an opera singer, Liz embarked on a 20-year career in music education, teaching at early years, primary and secondary. After Liz had her daughter, she started her own business Music Education Solutions® Limited, helping teachers across the UK…
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