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Learning objective
- To perform a simple song in two parts with accuracy.
Success criteria
- I can sing my part without getting distracted
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Listening for layers Play the audio on the Presentation: Listening for layers.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could use Audio 1 from slide 3 of the Presentation: Singing in two parts to rehearse the harmony slowly by matching pitch and rhythm before singing with the class.
- Could stand next to confident singers to match pitch and timing by listening carefully to neighbouring voices.
- Could clap or tap the steady beat to maintain timing when singing their part.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should lead their group when performing by maintaining the steady beat and modelling clear, confident singing.
- Should provide feedback on another group’s performance by identifying one strength and suggesting one improvement related to pitch, timing or clarity.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Sing their part clearly and confidently, without
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Vocabulary definitions
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beat
The steady rhythm that helps keep time (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4).
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harmony
Different notes are played or sung at the same time.
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