Learning objective

  • To play call and response rhythms using percussion instruments.

Success criteria

  • I can listen to the pulse and play

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

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could have simpler rhythms to do from the Presentation: Drumming away to Africa, for example, ‘I am a tourist in Uganda’.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could have more complex rhythms that include rests; for example, the ‘chicken in a vest’ rhythm.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: playing in time the more complicated

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Vocabulary definitions

  • break

    A rhythm that haven't been played yet.

  • improvisation

    Making things up as you go.

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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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