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Subjects

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

Lesson 2: Rock Around the Clock

Singing and performing the rock and roll song Rock Around the Clock.

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Learning objective

To be able to perform with a sense of style.

Success criteria

I can accurately sing in a small group.
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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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Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Odd one out and use it to recap learning from the previous lesson.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could be given pictures relevant to the lyrics to support their learning and creating actions.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should have a leading role within their groups and direct the rehearsal time.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: singing in tune and performing their

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Vocabulary definitions

The vocabulary for this lesson has already been introduced in Lesson 1.

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In this unit

Assessment - Music Y4: Rock and roll

Lesson 1: Hand jive

Lesson 2: Rock Around the Clock

Lesson 3: Walking bass line

Lesson 4: Performing the bass

Lesson 5: Rock and roll performance

Originally created by:

Laura Barr

Music specialist

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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