Learning objective

  • To create short sounds with varied dynamics that represent an animal.

Success criteria

  • I can change the volume of my sound.
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

  •  Play

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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

  • dynamics

    The volume of the music (loud or quiet).

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