Learning objective
- To play a pentatonic melody on a tuned percussion instrument.
Success criteria
- I can play a five-note (pentatonic) scale.
- I can
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National curriculum
Music
Pupils should be taught to:
- Play
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Cross-curricular links
- None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Gimme five! and give the children some time to talk to their partner.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could be grouped together and supported by the teacher while practising; could put stickers on the correct notes of their glockenspiel.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should focus on playing with fluency, control and expression; could experiment with harmonies using the notes of the pentatonic scale.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: accurately playing a pentatonic melody.
Pupils working
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Vocabulary definitions
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The vocabulary for this lesson has already been introduced in Lesson 1.
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