Learning objective
- To be able to create short sequences of sound.
- To learn about motifs in music and create a short musical pattern that reminds us of Planet X.
Success criteria
- I understand what a motif is.
- I can play
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
experiment
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Cross-curricular links
English: Writing – transcription
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Uranus Explain to the class they will create symbols, images and shapes to convey the piece’s mood. Hand out the paper, pencils, crayons and pastels. Play the music file below. ‘Uranus – The Magician’ – Gustav Holst https://www.kapowprimary.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/uranus.mp3Please accept statistics, marketing cookies to watch this video. Ask the children to listen and create their drawing,…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Should be encouraged to keep their motif simple, for example, playing from C – G and back again; could offer simpler instruments or pre-recorded motifs for these pupils to manipulate, ensuring they can participate without feeling overwhelmed.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should be encouraged to use leaps within their motif, rather than just notes next to each other, for example, CC GG EE C; could encourage these pupils to explore beyond the given notes (C—G) and use a wider range of instruments
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying and discussing motifs in different
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Vocabulary definitions
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motif
A pattern or design.
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Example work
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