Learning objective
- To understand the difference between pulse and rhythm.
Success criteria
- I can play the pulse.
- I can play a
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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
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Keep these pupils on the pulse part during the activities.
Pupils working at greater depth
See the ‘Count on Me’ activity.
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Assessing progress and understanding
- Do they know the difference between pulse and rhythm?
- Can they copy a
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Vocabulary definitions
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pulse
The heartbeat of the music. Sometimes called the 'beat'.
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rhythm
A pattern of long and short sounds.
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In this unit
Assessment - Year 1: Pulse and rhythm
Lesson 1: Pulse and rhythm: My favourite things
Lesson 2: Pulse and rhythm: You've got a friend
Lesson 3: Pulse and rhythm: Dance, dance, dance
Lesson 4: Pulse and rhythm: Happy
Lesson 5: Pulse and rhythm: Practice makes perfect
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th October, 2023
