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Which subject	Music
What topic	year 4 recorder full program
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Year 4 Recorder Full Program

Topic

Year 4 Recorder Full Program

Objectives

• To enhance students' skills in playing the recorder.
• To improve understanding of musical notation.
• To encourage teamwork and cooperation through group activities.
• To develop listening skills and rhythmic accuracy.

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Subject

Music

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Materials

• Recorders for each student
• Music sheets with simple songs
• Whiteboard and markers
• Tuner (optional)
• Audio playback device (for listening examples)

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the Australian National Music Curriculum, focusing on performance, improvisation, and the understanding of musical elements.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the lesson objectives and recap homework. Discuss what students practiced.
2	Warm-Up	5 min	Conduct warm-up exercises focusing on breath control and finger positioning.
3	Group Practice	10 min	Divide students into small groups. Each group practices a selected song together.
4	Targeted Feedback	5 min	Circulate among groups to provide feedback, assistance, and tips on improving performance.
5	Whole Class Play	5 min	Bring the class together to play a song as a group, emphasizing rhythm and timing.
6	Conclusion & Closure	5 min	Recap what was learned during the lesson. Assign new homework and answer any questions.

Homework

• Practice the assigned piece from the music sheet for the next lesson.
• Written reflection on what was challenging or enjoyable about practicing.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group practice and whole class performance.
• Homework submitted via an online classroom portal for individual feedback; no presentations required.

Additional Notes

• Ensure all students have access to instruments.
• Encourage a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking for help.

Lesson script