Tag: Trains

Year 5, Unit 2: Trains – Lesson 6

Key Learning Objectives:  To read and perform an extended rhythmic composition using traditional notation. I can maintain a rhythmic line and a rhythmic ostinato in an ensemble. To perform with sensitivity and with musicality.   Starter activity: Rehearse each two bar rhythm using the backing tracks, focusing on correcting the reading and maintaining the pulse. Main activity: Performance […]

Year 5, Unit 2: Trains – Lesson 3

Key Learning Objectives:  To explore more complex rhythms and to create an ostinato. To notate a rhythmic ostinato. To add lyrics to match the ostinato rhythm.   Starter activity: Choose one of the activities from the rhythm starter bank. Main activities: Introduce the concept of a tone poem through watching Honnnger’s ‘Pacific 231.’ Pupils to write down words […]

Year 5, Unit 2: Trains – Lesson 2

Key Learning Objective:  To learn and maintain a complex rhythmic ostinato.   Starter activity: Choose one of the activities from the Rhythm Starter Bank. Main activities:  Activity one: Revise what an ostinato is whilst re-listening to ‘Bolero’. Pupils to clap the ostinato and look at the rhythm cards, noticing the triplets. Activity two: Sing through ‘The Greatest Railway’, […]

Year 5, Unit 2: Trains – Lesson 1

Key Learning Objectives:  To feel the pulse and identify an ostinato. To learn a traditional song. To improvise actions to the pulse/ beat.   Starter activity: Choose one of the pulse or rhythm activities from the Rhythm Starter Bank. Main activity: Listening and response activity using the song ‘Filimioomiooriay’. Ask the pupils to pat their knees to the pulse/beat […]