Please note
This new lesson helps the children develop an understanding of structure by exploring and ordering rhythms. The Archived unit: Myths and legends will no longer be updated. Please see our Music: Long-term plan for more information about recent updates to our scheme and how they may affect your school.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recognise, play and write rhythms with one beats and paired half beats.
- Show a rest beat using a silent movement.
- Read and follow a structure from left to right.
- Add rhythms to a structure to create a beginning, middle and end.
- Work well as part of a group, listening to others and respecting their ideas.
- Maintain a steady beat.
- Use a thinking voice to play rhythms on an instrument.
Suggested prior learning
Lessons
Lesson 1: Reading and clapping rhythms
Lesson 2: Clapping and writing rhythms
Lesson 3: Structure
Lesson 4: Compose with structure
Lesson 5: Rehearse and perform
Key skills
Listening
- Listening with concentration to
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Key knowledge
To know that:
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Key vocabulary
one-beat notes
composition
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Unit resources
Assessment – Music Y2: Structure
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
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Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
Music: Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Music
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National curriculum mapping
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Music: Pupil progression of skills
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Assessment
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Equipment list
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Unit vocabulary
A unit-by-unit list of musical vocabulary
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading – comprehension; Spoken language.
British values: Mutual respect.
