Learning objective
- To use a rhythm in different ways to demonstrate structure.
Success criteria
- I can read, clap and play rhythms using
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Listen
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Rhythms.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Should practice clapping one beats first, then add in the rests and finally incorporate paired half beats.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could increase the tempo of their rhythms when playing along to the backing track.
- Could demonstrate the correct rhythms to the class.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Read and play rhythms using one beats and
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Vocabulary definitions
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structure
How the music is organised into different sections.
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tempo
The speed of the music (fast or slow).
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th February, 2026
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