Learning objective

  • To build and improve a composition.

Success criteria

  • I can work as part of a group

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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

Display the Presentation: What melody? and ask the children to write down as much as they can about the type of melody they might hear in the canopy and emergent layers. They could use the Audio: Rainforest sounds if they need a prompt.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could have an adult to support their timekeeping so they are playing alongside the rest of the group; could start the piece so they can focus on only their part.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should include dynamics (volume) and a definitive texture (many layers at any one time).

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: having a completed piece of music

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Vocabulary definitions

  • inspiration

    Something that gives you ideas for doing something.

  • keyboard

    An electronic musical instrument like a piano.

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Laura Barr

Music specialist

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In her 14 year teaching career, Laura assumed the role of Music Lead, and was Head of Music in a large secondary school. Laura has a passion for working with children with a disadvantaged background, either through deprivation or disability, and now works…
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