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Important update!
The Key stage 2 Music units have been updated for 2026–2027. Both updated and previous versions will remain available, allowing flexibility to choose between them.
Explore the Music, Long-term plan for 2026–2027 to preview updated units. Additional units will be added as they become available.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Use musical and comparative language in discussion.
- Follow the melody line.
- Follow the scores with a good sense of timing, showing that they understand which section of pitch they are singing.
- Sing the correct words at the correct time.
- Recall the counter-melody line.
Suggested prior learning
Dynamics, pitch and texture (Theme: Coast)
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Lesson plans
Lesson 1: Singing for victory
Lesson 2: The White Cliffs of Dover
Lesson 3: Pitch up
Lesson 4: Harmonise
Lesson 5: Let’s notate
Key skills
- Discussing musical eras in
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Key knowledge
- To know that ‘Pack
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Key vocabulary
accuracy
backing track
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Music – Y6 Songs of World War 2
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display: Songs of World War 2
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit Songs of World War 2.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
History
‘Pupils should be taught about:
- a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066′
Build on the learning
Film music
Building on their knowledge of WW2 music and songs, pupils apply their understanding of melody, pitch, and timing to explore how different music styles evoke emotions in film scenes.