Lesson 4: The percussive river
Using the contrasting features of the different stages of a river for inspiration, children compose their own percussive ostinatos.
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Learning objective
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Expand and add detail. Working in pairs, ask the children to expand on the statement 'An ostinato can make a piece of music more memorable' using their knowledge from the previous lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026
