Lesson 2: The listening river
Listening to and analysing music based on the journey of a river, reflecting on changes to dynamics, texture and tempo within the piece.
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Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Agree or disagree? In pairs, ask the children to discuss whether singing in rounds is 'better' than singing altogether as a class.
Take feedback, encouraging the children to explain why they do or do not prefer singing in rounds.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026
