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Which subject	Music
What topic	Note Values and Rests
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Note Values and Rests

Objectives

• Understand the concept of note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes).
• Identify and differentiate between different types of rests (whole, half, quarter, eighth rests).
• Demonstrate the correct duration of notes and rests using body percussion and instruments.
• Compose a short piece of music that incorporates varied note values and rests.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Classroom instruments (e.g., drums, xylophones, keyboards)
• Worksheets with note values and rests
• Handouts for homework assignment
• Projector (if using digital resources)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 6

Subject

Music

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson meets the standards for music education as outlined in the National Standards for Music Education, focusing on the understanding of rhythm and the ability to read and perform music.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Note Values	5 mins	Introduce the lesson topic, define note values, and give examples of whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. Use visual aids to illustrate.
2	Discussion on Rests	5 mins	Explain rests, defining each type (whole, half, quarter, eighth rests) and their symbolic representation. Show how rests affect rhythm in music.
3	Listening Activity	5 mins	Play a short piece of music and ask students to identify the note values and rests used. Discuss their observations as a class.
4	Hands-On Practice	10 mins	Divide students into small groups. Use classroom instruments or body percussion to practice clapping or playing rhythms that include various note values and rests.
5	Composition Activity	5 mins	Guide students in composing a short rhythmic piece that includes a mix of note values and rests. Provide templates for structure.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Hand out the homework assignment, which is to write a short piece using note values and rests. Explain that the homework will be collected and checked without presentations.

Homework

• Compose a rhythmic piece of music using at least four different note values and two types of rests. Write it down on the provided worksheet and submit it at the next class for review.

Lesson script