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Which subject	Music
What topic	Autumn
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Autumn

Objectives

To explore the theme of autumn through music.
To identify and discuss different sounds and instruments associated with autumn.
To engage in group activities that foster creativity and collaboration.

Materials

Various instrumental recordings related to autumn (e.g., wind sounds, rustling leaves, rain sounds).
Autumn-themed visuals (photographs or illustrations).
Instruments (e.g., tambourines, shakers, xylophones) for hands-on activity.
Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming and notes.
Handouts with autumn-related songs and lyrics.

Grade/Age Group

All Grades

Subject

Music

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum for music, focusing on listening, composition, and performance.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Autumn	5	Brief discussion about autumn. Show visuals and ask students to share their thoughts and experiences.
2	Listening Activity	10	Play instrumental recordings. Ask students to describe the sounds and how they relate to autumn.
3	Group Discussion	5	Facilitate a discussion about how music can evoke feelings of autumn. Encourage sharing of ideas.
4	Instrument Exploration	5	Introduce the instruments. Allow students to explore sounds, encouraging creativity in sound-making.
5	Group Composition Activity	5	In small groups, have students create their own autumn-inspired soundscapes or short compositions.
6	Reflection and Sharing	5	Groups share their creations but do not perform. Peer feedback is given with a focus on appreciation.
7	Homework Assignment	0	Assign students to find a song about autumn to bring to the next class and write a short reflection.

Homework

Students will choose a song related to autumn and write a brief reflection on why they chose it and what elements of autumn they hear in the song. Homework will be collected and reviewed without presenting in front of the class.