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Which subject	Music
What topic	First Day of School
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: First Day of School

Subject

Music

Topic

First Day of School

Grade/Age Group

Grade 4

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and describe their favorite types of music.
• Students will participate in a group discussion about music preferences.
• Students will create a simple musical greeting that reflects their personality.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio player and a selection of popular songs (variety of genres)
• Blank paper and colored pencils
• Music worksheets (including questions about favorite music and instruments)
• Classroom instruments (if available, e.g., drums, maracas)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Welcome & Introduction	5 mins	Greet students and introduce the topic of music. Discuss the importance of music on the first day of school.
2	Icebreaker Activity	10 mins	Conduct a "Musical Share" where students share their favorite song or type of music with a partner, then one student from each pair shares with the class.
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Facilitate a class discussion about different music genres and instruments they like. Write responses on the board.
4	Create a Musical Greeting	7 mins	Students will create their own simple musical greeting (clap or rhythm) and practice it with a partner.
5	Wrap-Up Activity	3 mins	Briefly review what they learned about each other’s music preferences and share their musical greetings.
6	Homework Assignment	5 mins	Distribute music worksheets for students to complete at home, including a short reflection on what music means to them. Homework will be collected but not presented in class.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during discussions and activities.
• Review completed homework worksheets for understanding and engagement with the topic.

Homework

• Complete the music worksheet that includes questions about their favorite music and a reflection on music's role in their lives.

Adjustments/Modifications

• Provide assistance for students who may struggle with participation by partnering them with supportive peers.
• Offer alternative activities for students who may not feel comfortable sharing verbally.

Standards

• Aligns with National Standards for Music Education, including creating, performing, and responding to music.

Lesson script