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  6. Lesson 2: Writing chorus lyrics

Learning objective

  • To write lyrics for a song.

Success criteria

  • I can use words and phrases that are
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Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Appreciate
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Cross-curricular links

English

Writing –

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should be grouped with supportive peers; could work with a Teaching Assistant.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should demonstrate some features of their writing from English, such as simile, metaphor, personification, etc.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: contributing ideas to their group chorus;

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Vocabulary definitions

  • verse

    A section of a song with lyrics moving the song forward.

  • chorus

    A section of the song which is repeated throughout.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y6: Composing and performing a leavers' song

Lesson 1: A single year

Lesson 2: Writing chorus lyrics

Lesson 3: Writing verse lyrics

Lesson 4: Backing track

Lesson 5: Creating a melody

Lesson 6: The final piece

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Last update: 9th January, 2026

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