Kapow Primary will be undertaking scheduled maintenance 30th June between 15:30 – 16:30pm BST. During this time, there may be brief periods when the site is unavailable.

Used in 8,390 schools!
Explore Kapow
LoginFree trialJoin

Lesson 2: Johann Pachelbel and the canon

Exploring the influence of composer Johann Pachelbel; performing Pachelbel's Canon in D.
Free trial

New statutory RSHE guidance is here. We’re creating our brand new RSE & PSHE scheme ready for September 2026. Learn more

Learning objective

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

Success criteria

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

Before the lesson

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in

Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will create a mind map to help them remember what they learnt about opera in the previous lesson. Hand out whiteboards and pens and display the Presentation: Mind map. Read the slide aloud and allow time for the children to complete the activity.

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Free trialLog in
Teach in presentation mode

In this unit

Assessment – Music Y6: BaroqueLesson 1: Monteverdi and the invention of opera
Lesson 2: Johann Pachelbel and the canon
Lesson 3: Henry Purcell and the ground bassLesson 4: J S Bach and the fugueLesson 5: George Frideric Handel and the oratorio
Created by:
Kapow Primary Team
Kapow Primary Team
Our team comprises experienced classroom teachers who love the foundation subjectsFind out more
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 9 April 2026

Related content

Assessment – Music Y6: Baroque
MusicYear 6

Assessment – Music Y6: Baroque

Assessment quiz for use at the start and/or end of the unit to assess pupil progress.

View lesson
Lesson 1: Monteverdi and the invention of opera
MusicYear 6

Lesson 1: Monteverdi and the invention of opera

Exploring the work of Baroque composer Claudio Monteverdi; creating their own opera-style recitative.

View lesson
Lesson 3: Henry Purcell and the ground bass
MusicYear 6

Lesson 3: Henry Purcell and the ground bass

Learning about 'ground bass' in Baroque music and composing their own repeating melodic patterns.

View lesson

Start using Kapow Primary for free

No credit card requiredFree trial