Pitch Lesson Plan - Year 4 Lesson 2

In the second lesson of the Year 4 Pitch series, students are set to learn the solfa name and hand sign for the note 'La' and to recognise and sing intervals between 'Mi', 'So', and 'La'. They will also practice singing from notated rhythm and pitch patterns that include the notes Bb, A, G, and the solfa notes 'So', 'Mi', 'La'. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes 'La', 'So', 'Mi', pitch, and interval. Resources required for the lesson include a whiteboard and pen, and optionally, stave notation worksheet 3. The lesson incorporates various musical activities such as singing chants like 'WHEN I CLIMB' with different solfa patterns, revising the song 'FOODS FROM EVERY DIFFERENT NATION', and playing related games that involve using solfa names and hand signs.

Main activities in the lesson involve a mix of vocal exercises and games designed to familiarize students with the pitch of 'La' and its relationship with 'So' and 'Mi'. Students will be introduced to the character 'Lara' or 'La', who is associated with the hand sign for the note. They will sing rhythm patterns using 'La', 'Mi', and 'So', with an emphasis on maintaining pitch while focusing on rhythm. The lesson also includes silent singing exercises and the opportunity for children to practice pitch and rhythm notation on a stave with the provided worksheet. The plenary reinforces the intervals of 'L S M' through the song 'I'D LIKE TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT', which includes solo opportunities for the children. This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum, aiming to explore pitch and duration, develop aural memory, understand musical notation, and perform in both solo and group contexts.