Learning objective
- To compose rhythmic patterns for a gumboot dance
National curriculum
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use and understand staff and other notations
- Play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts using their voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
- Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
Success criteria
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
Download classroom resources
Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Pair with a more confident pupil, or provide some model rhythms for them to choose from.
Pupils working at greater depth: Challenge to create up to eight different rhythms.