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Learning objective

  • To create and perform a vocal composition inspired by mountains.

Success criteria

  • I can compose a melody to match
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play
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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Remind the class that notes in a melody can move in different ways. Ask:

Learning objective

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

  • Should use more steps than leaps.
  • Could compose music at a slower speed (tempo).

Pupils working at greater depth:

  • Should include slides and repetition.
  • Could demonstrate creative thinking through their composition.
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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding can:

  • Use steps and leaps in their composition.
  • Match their
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Vocabulary definitions

  • practise

    Repeating something to become better.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music: Mountains

Lesson 1: Singing in three parts

Lesson 2: Melodic mountains

Lesson 3: Dynamic landscapes

Lesson 4: Steps and leaps

Lesson 5: Compose and perform

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Last update: 8th April, 2026

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