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| Which subject | Music |
| What topic | The elements of music and analysing songs |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Music
The Elements of Music and Analyzing Songs
Year 9 (equivalent to Grade 9)
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Music Curriculum, focusing on performing, listening, and responding to music, as well as exploring cultural contexts and meanings.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Music Elements | 5 | Briefly introduce the basic elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, timbre, texture). Engage students by asking for examples of each element. |
| 2 | Listening Activity | 10 | Play short excerpts from a few selected songs. Students will fill out the worksheet identifying elements of music present in each song. |
| 3 | Group Analysis | 10 | Divide students into small groups (4 students each). Each group discusses their findings and prepares a brief analysis of one song using the worksheet. |
| 4 | Reflection and Discussion | 3 | Groups share their analyses among themselves but do not present to the class. Lead a discussion to reflect on different interpretations and observations. |
| 5 | Homework Explanation | 2 | Assign homework: students will choose another song to analyze at home using the same worksheet. Explain that they will submit it without presentations or discussions in class. |
Students will complete their analysis of a chosen song at home using the provided worksheet. They will submit their worksheet by the following class without needing to present their findings.