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RSE & PSHE Art and design Design and technology French Geography History Computing Music Spanish Religion and worldviews Physical education Science Wellbeing

Lesson 1: Vocal soundscape

Representing space using the children's voices and creating atmosphere using dynamics.

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Learning objective

To create a simple soundscape using dynamic changes.

Success criteria

I can use my voice to create sound.
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National curriculum

Music

Pupils should be taught to:

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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 the children can recall how to: Engage with and respond to longer pieces of music. Talk about the dynamics of music, using the vocabulary loud, quiet and silent. Show an awareness of how dynamics are affected by the force with which an instrument is played.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Should use the Knowledge organiser to support with musical vocabulary; could be given suggested sounds to choose from.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should be encouraged to describe what sort of dynamics and tempo might be suitable at each point and whether a change of dynamics enhances the soundscape.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using their voice to create a

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Vocabulary definitions

dynamics

The volume of a piece of music.
soundscape

The mixture of different sounds that are heard in a particular place.

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In this unit

Assessment - Year 2: Contrasting dynamics

Lesson 1: Vocal soundscape

Lesson 2: Creatively responding to music

Lesson 3: Comparing music

Lesson 4: Pitch patterns

Lesson 5: Creating and performing a musical structure

Originally created by:

Elizabeth Stafford

Music specialist

After a brief spell as an opera singer, Liz embarked on a 20-year career in music education, teaching at early years, primary and secondary. After Liz had her daughter, she started her own business Music Education Solutions® Limited, helping teachers across the UK…

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