Singing Games Lesson Plan - Year 4 Lesson 4

In the fourth lesson of a series for Year 4 students, the objective is to enhance their singing abilities, specifically focusing on singing in unison and two parts with clarity and understanding of musical phrasing. The lesson aims to develop the students' skill in internalising lyrics and coordinating actions with rhythms, as well as playing rhythms on claves, including in a canon format. Additionally, it incorporates a physical element where students throw, catch, and pass a ball in time with a steady pulse. Key vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'pulse', 'rhythm', 'phrase', 'internalise', and 'canon'. The resources required for this interactive and engaging lesson are claves for each child and a ball.

The main activities of the lesson involve learning and playing the game 'Pease Pudding Hot', where students will sing, hum, and think the tune while playing along with the rhythm. They will notate the rhythm, engage in a rhythm action game that combines clapping and tapping with the song, and face a partner to clap hands on the rests. Further complexity is added by dividing the class into groups to perform the song in canon and to play the rhythm on claves with various parts, including an extension activity with three groups focusing on different rhythm elements. The lesson culminates in a ball game that challenges students' coordination and rhythm, and it concludes with a plenary where students are encouraged to create a partner clapping game to the tune of 'Pease Pudding Hot' for the next lesson. This lesson plan aligns with the National Curriculum, promoting the understanding of musical notation, exploring duration and texture, playing instruments with accuracy and control, and creating music with others.