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:

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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

  • motif

    A pattern or design.

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Elizabeth Stafford

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After a brief spell as an opera singer, Liz embarked on a 20-year career in music education, teaching at early years, primary and secondary. After Liz had her daughter, she started her own business Music Education Solutions® Limited, helping teachers across the UK…
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