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Lesson 2: Getting into the groove

Learning how to strengthen the feeling of pulse when working with rhythmic patterns through collaborative activities

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Before the lesson

Learning objective

  • To strengthen the feeling of pulse when working with rhythmic patterns

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
  • Use and understand staff and other musical notations

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Should sit next to an adult or more musically able child in the circle. 

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Can be challenged to relate existing musical knowledge to the rhythmic notation. Can support others with the notation task.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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