Pitch Lesson Plan - Year 5 Lesson 2

In the second lesson of a series on pitch for Year 5 students, the learning objectives are to introduce the solfa name 'La' along with its corresponding hand sign, and to recognise and sing intervals between the notes Mi, So, and La. Students will practice singing from notated rhythm and pitch patterns, focusing on the notes Bb, A, G, and the solfa notes So, Mi, La. The key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'La', 'So', 'Mi', 'pitch', and 'interval', which are vital for understanding musical notation and vocal exercises.

The lesson utilises a variety of resources, such as a whiteboard, pen, and an optional stave notation worksheet. Main activities include singing the chant 'BEE BEE BUMBLE BEE' on different notes, revising the song 'WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT FACES', and playing a game that incorporates the new solfa names with hand signs. The character Lara, represented by the note 'La', is introduced with her unique hand sign and personality traits. Students learn to sing and clap rhythm patterns using Lara (La), Mikhail (Mi), and Sophie (So), reinforcing the lesson's objectives. The plenary activity involves teaching the song 'I'M GOING TO A PARTY', which helps to solidify the children's understanding of the L S M intervals and offers opportunities for solo singing. For those interested in visual musical notation, the stave notation worksheet allows children to practice writing pitch and rhythm notation on a stave, aligning with the National Curriculum requirements for music education.