Rhythm and Pulse Lesson Plan - Year 5 Lesson 3

The third lesson in the Year 5 Rhythm & Pulse series focuses on enhancing students' ability to internalise and replicate complex rhythm patterns while also introducing them to reading rhythm notations and participating in multi-layered sound pieces. The learning objectives are designed to improve the students' skills in recalling lengthy rhythm sequences, understanding the role of ostinatos, and maintaining their individual parts within a group. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as rhythms, TA Te-Te, rest, and ostinato, which are essential for grasping the concepts taught.

During the main activities, students are either introduced to or reminded of rhythm names and their values, using rhythm flashcards or a whiteboard. The lesson progresses through a series of engaging exercises, starting with clapping and chanting four-beat rhythms, and then moving on to more challenging eight-beat patterns. Students also revisit familiar chants like 'DOUBLE DOUBLE THIS THIS' and 'COME, BUTTER, COME', adding layers of complexity by incorporating pulse tapping and ostinato patterns. The class is divided into groups to perform these rhythms, fostering a sense of teamwork and understanding of musical textures. The lesson concludes with a 'RHYTHM ACTION GAME' that challenges students to perform rhythm patterns with precision, and a plenary where they sing and play 'GOODBYE MARY'. These activities align with the National Curriculum, aiming to develop students' understanding of musical notation, duration, texture, and performance skills in both solo and ensemble settings.