Learning objective
- To use graphic scores to interpret different emotions in film music.
Success criteria
- I can make suggestions of sounds which represent
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Gimme five! and use it to recap learning from the previous lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could focus on interpreting the rectangle on the graphic score; could use body percussion rather than voice or instruments.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could suggest which instruments are represented by each symbol; could include an instrument in their performance.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: giving reasonable and thought-out suggestions for
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Vocabulary definitions
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graphic score
A visual representation of music.
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pitch
How high or low a note is.
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In this unit
Assessment - Music Y6: Film music
Lesson 1: Soundtracks
Lesson 2: Scenes and sounds
Lesson 3: Following the score
Lesson 4: Composing for film
Lesson 5: The soundtrack
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 5th December, 2025
Lesson 5: The soundtrack
Bringing together their skills from this unit to soundtrack film clips with their own graphic...
Lesson 2: Scenes and sounds
Analysing a film score to identify and understand the composing techniques that create action, tension...
Assessment – Music Y6: Film music
Assessment quiz for use at the start and/or end of the unit to assess pupil...
Lesson 1: Soundtracks
Identifying the characteristics of film music and appraising different musical features in a variety of...
