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  6. Lesson 4: Using sound to represent events

Learning objective

  • To suggest appropriate sounds to represent parts of a story.

Success criteria

  • I can decide if an event needs a
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Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Experiment
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Cross-curricular links

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Reading – comprehension

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

  • Should be shown physical movements representing those in the story to emphasise the tempo and dynamics.
  • Should think about dynamics first and then tempo, rather than both at the same time.

Pupils working at greater depth:

  • Should be encouraged to add sound effects to their storyboard.
  • Should articulate why tempo and dynamics change according to the plot.
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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding can:

  • Suggest appropriate musical dynamics and tempo changes
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Vocabulary definitions

  • Vocabulary for this unit has already been introduced in Lessons 1-3.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y2: Instruments

Lesson 1: Listening for dynamics and tempo

Lesson 2: Sound effects and dynamics

Lesson 3: Creating a soundscape

Lesson 4: Using sound to represent events

Lesson 5: Musical story performance

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Last update: 27th February, 2026

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Contributing author:

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