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Lesson 5: Pulse and rhythm: Practice makes perfect

After identifying the pulse in several songs, the children practise performing either the pulse or rhythm to highlight the differences between the two.

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Learning objective

To understand the difference between pulse and rhythm.

Success criteria

I can play the pulse.
I can play a

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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

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Cross-curricular links

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Play ‘My name game’ from the Teacher video: My name game (recognising rhythm in a name) but with a twist. Once three children have introduced themselves, get the whole class to chant and clap “We are Year 1, we have a lot of fun.” As lots of children will have just two syllables in their…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Keep these pupils on the pulse part during the activities.

Pupils working at greater depth

See the ‘Count on Me’ activity.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Do they know the difference between pulse and rhythm?
Can they copy a

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Vocabulary definitions

pulse

The heartbeat of the music. Sometimes called the 'beat'.
rhythm

A pattern of long and short sounds.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y1: Pulse and rhythm

Lesson 1: Pulse and rhythm: My favourite things

Lesson 2: Pulse and rhythm: You've got a friend

Lesson 3: Pulse and rhythm: Dance, dance, dance

Lesson 4: Pulse and rhythm: Happy

Lesson 5: Pulse and rhythm: Practice makes perfect

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Last update: 27th October, 2023

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