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Which subject	Music
What topic	Musical composition
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Musical Composition

Objectives

• Understand the basics of musical composition.
• Learn to create simple melodies using notes.
• Encourage creativity and individual expression through music.

Materials

• Keyboard instruments (e.g., keyboards or xylophones)
• Notation paper
• Pencils
• Sticky notes for feedback
• Audio recording device (optional, for recording compositions)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 2 (Ages 7-8)

Subject

Music

Lesson Length

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum's goals of fostering creativity, self-expression, and an understanding of music theory in primary education.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Composition	5 minutes	Discuss what musical composition is and share examples of simple melodies.
2	Exploring Notes	10 minutes	Introduce basic musical notes (C, D, E, F, G) and have students practice playing them on their instruments.
3	Creating Melodies	10 minutes	Guide students to create their own simple melodies using the notes learned. Encourage them to write their melodies on notation paper.
4	Sharing and Feedback	5 minutes	Pair students up to share their melodies with each other and provide feedback using sticky notes.
5	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	5 minutes	Summarize the lesson, emphasizing creativity. Assign a homework task to write down another melody at home on notation paper to bring to the next class.

Homework

Students will create a new melody at home using the notes they learned and write it down on notation paper. They should bring their completed homework to the next class for teacher review without having to present it in front of their peers.

Lesson script