Learning objective

  • To play syncopated rhythms as part of a group.

Success criteria

  • I can play in time.
  • I can hold my

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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

1: Lesson plan

An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Could be given the shakers to play; could focus on either the steady beat or the ‘Chewy toffee’ rhythm.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should play the more challenging ‘Jumping around’ rhythm and stick to the pulse; could guide other children in their group to stay in time.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: playing their rhythm in time with

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Vocabulary definitions

  • beat

    The steady pulse in a piece of music.

  • rhythm

    A pattern of long and short sounds in a piece of music.

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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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