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Which subject	Music
What topic	Irish traditional music tunes
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Irish Traditional Music Tunes

Subject

Music

Topic

Irish Traditional Music Tunes

Grade

Year/Grade 2

Age Group

7-8 years old

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• To introduce students to the characteristics of Irish traditional music.
• To identify and appreciate different Irish traditional music tunes.
• To engage students in listening and responding to Irish music.
• To develop rhythmic clapping to accompany the tunes.

Materials

• Audio recordings of Irish traditional music tunes
• Clapping sticks or rhythm instruments
• Images of commonly used traditional Irish musical instruments (e.g., tin whistle, bodhrán, fiddle)
• Worksheet for tune identification and drawing

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Irish Music	5	Briefly discuss the origins and popularity of Irish traditional music. Show images of instruments.
2	Listening Activity	10	Play 2-3 different Irish traditional tunes. Ask students to listen closely and feel the rhythm.
3	Discussion	5	Lead a class discussion about what they heard. Ask questions such as: What instruments did you hear? How did the music make you feel?
4	Clapping Rhythm Exercise	5	Teach students a simple clapping rhythm that fits with one of the tunes. Encourage them to keep time while the music plays.
5	Tune Identification Worksheet	5	Distribute worksheets for students to identify elements of the tunes and draw their favorite instrument.
6	Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment	5	Summarize the lesson's key points. Assign homework to listen to an Irish tune at home and write down their thoughts about it.

Assessment

• Participation in group discussions and clapping exercises.
• Completion of the worksheet demonstrating their understanding of the music and instruments.

Homework

• Students are to listen to an Irish traditional music tune at home and write a short paragraph about what they like or find interesting about it. Homework will be collected and checked without presentations.

National Curriculum Alignment

• Aligns with music education standards focusing on listening, evaluating, and responding to music.
• Encourages cultural appreciation and understanding through the exploration of Irish traditional music.

Lesson script