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Which subject	Music
What topic	Form and structure
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Form and Structure

Subject

Music

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Length of Lesson

30 Minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand the basic concepts of musical form and structure.
• Identify different types of musical forms (e.g., ABA, verse-chorus form).
• Analyze a piece of music and determine its form.
• Apply knowledge of musical structure to create a simple composition.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio equipment (for playing music)
• Selected pieces of music for analysis
• Handouts on musical forms
• Blank sheet music for composition assignment

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: Music, focusing on performing, listening, and composing.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic of form and structure. Explain why understanding musical form is important. Use examples of popular songs.
2	Discuss Musical Forms	10 mins	Explain different types of musical forms (e.g., ABA, verse-chorus) with examples. Use visual aids on the whiteboard. Play excerpts from songs that illustrate these forms.
3	Group Analysis of a Song	10 mins	Divide students into small groups and assign a song to each group. Students will listen to the song and fill out a sheet identifying its form.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Regroup and have each group share their findings. Facilitate a discussion about different interpretations of song structure.
5	Composition Activity	5 mins	Introduce a simple composition task. Students will sketch a basic melody using a chosen form on blank sheet music.
6	Conclusion and Homework	5 mins	Summarize key points of the lesson. Assign homework: Listen to a song of their choice and write a brief paragraph describing its form. Ensure students note that homework will be checked without presentations.

Homework

• Listen to a song of their choice and write a brief paragraph describing its form, focusing on the structure (e.g., verse, chorus).
• Submit the written work at the beginning of the next lesson.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through group discussions and analysis.
• Review of homework for understanding of the topic.

Notes

• Ensure that the classroom environment is supportive and encourages participation from all students.
• Adjust the lesson pace based on student engagement and understanding.

Additional Resources

• Links to online music analysis tools and videos on musical forms may be provided as supplementary resources.

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