Learning objective
- To read and clap a rhythm based on a phrase from a story.
Success criteria
- I can read and clap one-beat notes.
- I can
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Listen
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading – comprehension
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall how to: Listen with concentration to short pieces of music or excerpts from longer pieces of music. Confidently move in time with the beat of the music when modelled. Recognise simple patterns and repetition in rhythm (e.g. where a pattern of beats…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could benefit from having the specified rhythms clapped slowly and explicitly to, then repeat themselves.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should say the words in their head using their thinking voice while clapping.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Read simple rhythms and clap one-beat notes.
- Show an
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Vocabulary definitions
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beat
The heartbeat of the music.
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legend
A very old story from the ancient times.
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In this unit
Assessment - Music Y2: Structure
Lesson 1: Reading and clapping rhythms
Lesson 2: Clapping and writing rhythms
Lesson 3: Structure
Lesson 4: Compose with structure
Lesson 5: Rehearse and perform
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th February, 2026
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Lesson 2: Clapping and writing rhythms
Clapping and writing rhythms using rests and one and paired half beats based on phrases...
Lesson 3: Structure
Using vocals and instruments to play rhythms, while considering the structure of the music.
Lesson 4: Compose with structure
Composing a piece of music with a given structure and creating a written score for...
Assessment – Music Y2: Structure
Assessment quiz for use at the start and/or end of the unit to assess pupil...
