Before the lesson
Learning objectives
- To compose and perform a rhythm to accompany a story
National curriculum
‘Pupils should be taught to:
- improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related
dimensions of music - play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical
instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression - use and understand staff and other musical notations’
Success criteria
Cross-curricular links
Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: May need the rhythm given to them, although if they are in mixed ability groups the stronger pupils may provide sufficient support.
Pupils working at greater depth: Should be leading the group; ask them to ensure that they are thinking about tempo and dynamics throughout their section.