Learning objective

  • To copy a short rhythm.

Success criteria

  • I can describe my ideas about a piece

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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  •  Experiment

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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

Could get them to just play the beat if they cannot clap the rhythm back; could say the words aloud at the same time as clapping as this can be helpful.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should challenge these pupils to repeat one rhythm repeatedly without needing the teacher to clap it first.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: clapping the animal rhythms mostly accurately;

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Vocabulary definitions

  • marimba

    A percussion instrument.

  • percussion

    Instruments played by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick.

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Laura Barr

Music specialist

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In her 14 year teaching career, Laura assumed the role of Music Lead, and was Head of Music in a large secondary school. Laura has a passion for working with children with a disadvantaged background, either through deprivation or disability, and now works…
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