Learning objective
- To identify high- and low-pitched sounds.
Success criteria
- I can recognise high- and low-pitched sounds.
- I can
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall how to: Perform actively as a part of a group. Relate sounds in music to real-world experiences. Listen with concentration to short pieces of music.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could demonstrate high- and low-pitched notes through vocal sounds before moving on to audio clips; should clearly see the modelling and be directly in front of the teacher for the exercises.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be challenged to identify the higher of two notes that are closer together in pitch (this could be done vocally); could identify when the mood or atmosphere changes during the audio track and explain how the pitch is related to this.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying which notes are high and
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Vocabulary definitions
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high
Near or at the top of the range of sounds.
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low
Near or at the bottom of the range of sounds.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 20th August, 2024
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