Ballads

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Lessons

Lesson 1: What is a ballad?

To sing a ballad and explain what it is

Lesson 2: Performing a ballad

To be able to perform a ballad with an understanding of style

Lesson 3: The story behind the song

To understand that ballads tell a story

Lesson 4: Writing lyrics

To be able to write lyrics for a ballad

Lesson 5: Singing my ballad

To take part in a group performance

Key skills

  • Discussing the stylistic features

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Key knowledge

  • To know that a

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Key vocabulary

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Assessment – Year 3: Ballads

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A list of songs, artists, composers

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