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Learning objective

  • To perform a musical theatre scene.

Success criteria

  • I can perform in time with others in
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National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play
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Cross-curricular links

None.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: High five! and play the musical scene on the link: Take feedback.

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should watch the other people performing in the group to help them with their timing.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should convey the emotions of the characters and tell the story through their singing, acting or dancing.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: performing in time and in tune

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Vocabulary definitions

  • transition

    A change of scene.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y5: Musical theatre

Lesson 1: What is musical theatre?

Lesson 2: Character or action song

Lesson 3: Create your own musical

Lesson 4: Rehearsing my musical

Lesson 5: Performing my musical

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Last update: 7th November, 2025

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