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Which subject	Music
What topic	IA4 Natratives Exam preperation
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: IA4 Narratives Exam Preparation

Topic

IA4 Narratives Exam Preparation

Objectives

• To understand the structure and elements of narratives in music.
• To analyze and interpret various narrative examples in musical pieces.
• To prepare students for the IA4 exam by reviewing key concepts and techniques.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector
• Sample music narratives (audio and written)
• Worksheets on narrative analysis
• Pens and paper
• Assessment rubric (for self-assessment)

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Music

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Music, focusing on creative expression, critical analysis, and appreciation of music.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic and explain the importance of narratives in music.
2	Group Discussion	5	Students discuss in pairs what they understand by narratives in music.
3	Sample Analysis	10	Play two contrasting musical pieces that tell a story; discuss as a class how each piece conveys a narrative.
4	Worksheet Activity	5	Distribute worksheets; students work independently to analyze a selected musical narrative.
5	Review and Q&A	3	Go over worksheet answers by discussing key points without individual student presentations.
6	Wrap Up and Homework	2	Summarize the lesson and assign homework: choose a musical piece and write a brief narrative analysis.

Homework

• Choose a music piece that includes a narrative; write a 300-word analysis discussing its elements and impact without a presentation required in class.

Assessment

• Self-assessment of the worksheet based on the rubric provided at the end of the lesson.

Lesson script