Lesson 4: Rehearsing my musical
Finalising and rehearsing the musical.
Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Explain that the children will play a game to help recall key vocabulary from the unit. Let them know that the winner will be the first child to call out ‘Bingo!’ when they cross out all of their words.
Display the Presentation: Key vocabulary bingo, and hand each child a whiteboard and pen. Ask the children to divide their whiteboards into a two-by-two grid and choose four words from the list on the slide, writing one in each box.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
Dr Elizabeth Stafford is Director at Music Education Solutions®.
Elizabeth Stafford is one of the UK’s foremost experts in music education, widely recognised for her leadership, research, and influence across the sector. As Director of Music Education Solutions, she has worked with schools, music hubs, trusts, arts organisations, and education providers nationally and internationally to improve the quality and impact of music teaching. With almost 30 years’ experience spanning classroom teaching, higher education, consultancy, and national programme leadership, she is known for combining academic expertise with practical, accessible approaches that support teachers and transform provision. She is author of The Primary Music Leader’s Handbook (HarperCollins) and Secondary Music Leader’s Handbook (HarperCollins), editor of Primary Music Magazine, and Music Hubs and Services Magazine, and presenter of the Primary Music in Conversation podcast. Formerly part of the leadership team for the government’s KS2 Music CPD Programme (2008-2011), Liz is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and advisor whose work continues to shape music education policy and practice across the UK and beyond.
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