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Learning objective

  • To use body percussion.

Success criteria

  • I can describe a piece of music, referring
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play
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Cross-curricular links

None.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Arrange the children into pairs and play the link: Choir Makes Rain. Ask the children to explain to each other the structure and texture of the music, using musical vocabulary as well as actions. Take feedback and emphasise any key points the children recalled from the previous lesson.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could work in mixed-ability pairs; could be given a specific set of moves when introducing the stamp; could practise at a slower rhythm.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should use a faster tempo; could clap each other’s hands in different ways, e.g. high five, then low five, then behind the back, etc.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: playing the sequence in the correct

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Vocabulary definitions

  • boom

    A deep and loud hollow sound.

  • clap

    Making a short, loud noise by hitting your hands together.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y4: Body and tuned percussion

Lesson 1: Pitter patter raindrops

Lesson 2: Rainforest body percussion

Lesson 3: The rhythm of the forest floor

Lesson 4: The loopy rainforest

Lesson 5: Sounds of the rainforest

Originally created by:

Laura Barr

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In her 14 year teaching career, Laura assumed the role of Music Lead, and was Head of Music in a large secondary school. Laura has a passion for working with children with a disadvantaged background, either through deprivation or disability, and now works…
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team

Last update: 3rd October, 2025

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