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Learning objective

  • To create lyrics that match a melody.

Success criteria

  • I can contribute to lyrics written by the
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Improvise
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Cross-curricular links

English

Writing – composition

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Soar. Arrange the children into pairs and ask them to tell the story of ‘Soar’ to their partner. Show them the animation again on the link: Soar by Alyce Tzue and discuss if there were any parts that they missed.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could start by making a list of rhyming words related to their section of animation.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should be writing and leading their group in the discussions over lyrics.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: writing a verse with rhyming words

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Vocabulary definitions

  • ballad

    A song which tells a story - similar to a poem.

  • compose

    To create an original piece of music.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y3: Ballads

Lesson 1: What is a ballad?

Lesson 2: Performing a ballad

Lesson 3: The story behind the song

Lesson 4: Writing lyrics

Lesson 5: Singing my ballad

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Last update: 30th January, 2026

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