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Which subject | Music |
What topic | Mozart symphonies |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Doesn't matter |
Class size | 20 |
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Number of slides | 5 |
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Mozart Symphonies
All grades (suitable for primary to secondary)
Music
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson plan aligns with the National Curriculum for Music, focusing on listening, composing, and understanding music's historical context.
Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
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1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Brief introduction to Mozart's life and the significance of his symphonies. |
2 | Listening Exercise | 10 mins | Play excerpts from select symphonies. Pause for discussion about themes, emotions, and style. |
3 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | Break into small groups to discuss their thoughts on the excerpts listened to. |
4 | Key Characteristics | 5 mins | Present key characteristics of Mozart's style using a whiteboard (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm). |
5 | Summary & Reflection | 3 mins | Summarize what was learned about Mozart and his symphonies. |
6 | Homework Assignment | 2 mins | Assign a task to write a short reflection in their listening journal about their favourite part of the symphonies discussed. |
Write a short reflection in your listening journal about your favourite part of the symphonies discussed in class, focusing on what emotions it evokes and what aspects of the music stood out to you.
Encourage students to explore other works by Mozart at home and note their thoughts for future discussions.