Learning objective

  • To rehearse a musical theatre scene.

Success criteria

  • I can work as part of a group.
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National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Play

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Hand out the whiteboards and pens. Ask the children to draw a two-times-two grid on their whiteboard. Display the Presentation: Bingo listing musical theatre jobs. Ask the children to choose four words and write them on their grid in any order.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should focus on creating a dramatic performance around existing music.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should focus on the finer details of the performance, taking the lead to make sure that their group performs in time.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: performing in time with their groups,

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Vocabulary definitions

  • backdrop

    The painted background used to set the scene.

  • props

    All objects in the performance that actors interact with, e.g. furniture, dishes or books.

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After a brief spell as an opera singer, Liz embarked on a 20-year career in music education, teaching at early years, primary and secondary. After Liz had her daughter, she started her own business Music Education Solutions® Limited, helping teachers across the UK…
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