Learning objective
- To create short sounds with varied dynamics that represent an animal.
Success criteria
- I can change the volume of my sound.
- I
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit you may want to check children can recall: That dynamics refers to a change in volume of sound (e.g. louder/quieter). What the difference is between a singing and a speaking voice. How to listen carefully to longer pieces of music.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be given sound and vocal examples to provide inspiration; could copy different sound possibilities on different instruments.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be given the responsibility to lead and direct their group; could use the word dynamics to describe someone else’s work.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using dynamics in their piece; playing
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Vocabulary definitions
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dynamics
The volume of the music (loud or quiet).
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