Learning objective

  • To demonstrate an understanding of pulse using parts of the body.

Success criteria

  • I can sway to the pulse.
  • I can tap

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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Use

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

As this is the first unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could have most of their part sung for them by the teacher or a peer while swaying, tapping or nodding to the pulse.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should sing and sway simultaneously.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: clapping the rhythm of

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Vocabulary definitions

  • pulse

    The heartbeat of the music; sometimes called the 'beat'.

  • speaking voice

    Using the voice to speak with a beat.

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