Introduction

This set of three music lessons, Music for Special Occasions, seeks to blend two
approaches to music curriculum which are usually thought opposite: traditional and
progressive (Young 2011, p.157-162). It follows the traditional approach in presenting
students with pieces of music which other have adjudged significant enough to be the
special music for an occasion and asks students to analyse them for their worth. It follows
the progressive approach in setting children to make something up themselves and
intending it to be equally significant.
The pedagogical tool which these lessons use most fully is guided discussion
amongst students in which they consider their existing stock of personal knowledge (Kazemi
& Hintz 2014, p.93-100). They discover the significance and feelings of past experiences
and how these were produced.
References
Kazemi, E & Hintz, A 2014, Intentional Talk-How to Structure and Lead Productive
Mathematical Discussions, Stenhouse Publishers, Portland, Maine.
Young, V 2011, An introduction to music, in P Driscoll, A Lambirth & J Roden (eds), The
primary curriculum: a creative approach, Sage Publications, London, pp. 157175.

Yearlevel:

Lessonduration(mins.):

Level 6

60minutes.

Broad title indicating the

content.

Titleoflesson:

Link learning outcomes to

Australian Curriculum
level you have chosen

LearningOutcomesandspecificpurpose:

Describe outcomes in
your own words. Be
specific.

What prior knowledge is

required?
Does this lesson link to
the previous one? If so
how?

Here you will list any

instruments or materials
needed for the lesson
If your are using music or
childrens picture story
books, Cds or dvds, you
should list them here.
Copyright compliance!!
Artwork examples
You should also provide a
brief description of your
powerpoint presentation
or flip chart and how you
will use it. PPT is to be
submitted on CD. Make
sure that you make a copy
of the music to a folder,
insert a link to the music
in that folder in your
powerpoint and re-save it!
Burn the whole folder to a
cd. This way the music
goes with the powerpoint
to class.

Music For Special Occasions (1). Appreciation.

(ACAMUM088)Analysingmusicmadebygroupsofpeopleforaparticular
occasion.Lookingbothforthemusicalingredientsofrhythm,pitch,expression,
anddynamics;andthereasonsthereissuchmusicandhowitmakespeoplefeel
aboutthemselvesandtheoccasionsonwhichitismade.
(ACAMUR091)Studentsconsideringthedifferentoccasionsintheirlives
whichhavebeenenhancedbymusic;consideringthoseofotherstudents;and
consideringsomeexamplesprovidedfortheclass.
Prerequisiteknowledgeand/orlinkstoprevious/futurelessons:
Thisisthefirstofthreemusiclessons.Theyhavethesamethemeasallthosein
thisAssignment:connectiontotheLevel6HistorytopicofFederation,or
Australiasbecominganation.ThisLessonisnotimmediatelyconcernedwith
Australia.Itdoes,however,assumethatstudentshavetheconceptsandtermsto
talkaboutpiecesofmusic;andsomeexperienceofmusicduringspecial
occasionswhichtheyhaveattended.
Resourcesrequired
TwopiecesofmusicusedinfootballtournamentscanbeviewedonYoutube.
WakaWaka(ThisTimeforAfrica)(OfficialFIFA2010WorldCupSong)by
Shakira.TheClosingCeremonyperformancecanbefoundherefrom0:30.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FadqTuKUzE
KaMate(ThehakamostassociatedwiththeNewZealandAllBlacks.)The
teamsofficialwebsitehasvideospresentlyclosedformaintenance.Thisisfrom
thebroadcastofa2015RugbyWorldCupmatch.Thehakabeginsat0:30.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD73QMaqJDU

Equipmentrequired:
A whiteboard which can access the internet and play a Youtube video
Assessment outline : how
do you intend to assess
student engagement with
the lesson activity or task
Eg. Lesson rubric or
ctiteria

Assessment in this first lesson is against the Achievement Standards first

paragraph. Explain how the elements of music are used to communicate
meaning in the music they listen to, compose and perform. They describe
how their music making is influenced by music and performances from
different cultures, times and places. The students contribution to be
noted by their teacher.

Indicate here if you have

included attachments
(e.g., work-sheets, tests,
assessment checklists,
ppt etc.).

Attachments:

ActualLessonPlans
Think about how to engage the students in the content to help them develop
understanding. Identify key questions to ask and how to explain concepts. Explain how
the class will be organised (e.g., if you are using groups, indicate the composition of the
groups). Indicate timing for activities. Consider whether the plan is realistic for the class,
time available, etc.

LessonIntroduction(wholeclassfocus)
What will you do to
introduce the lesson?
How will you introduce the
main objectives of the
lesson?

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
ExplaintotheClassthatthelessonisrelatedtotheirstudyofFederation.
FederationwasaspecialtimeforpeopleinAustralia.Somespecialoccasions
whenpeoplegathertogethersometimesawholecountry;sometimesjustawhole
extendedfamilyaremarkedbyspecialmusicwhichthosepeoplemaylistento
orparticipateinthemselves.Teachermaygiveanexamplethemselves.Then,
askforClasssstudentstoprovideexamplesfromtheirownlives.(5mn)
MainComponentofLesson

Describe what you will do

as a teacher and what you
want students to do.
Provide brief details of the
learning activities to be
used.
Think carefully about the

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
(1)BreakstudentsintogroupsandaskeachGrouptodiscussoneoccasionthat
theyhaveattendedwheretherewasmusicandtheneachGroupcanreportback.
Whatwastheoccasion?Whatwasthemusic?Howdidpeoplerespondtothe
music?Whatwasaddedtotheoccasionbythemusic?(10mn)
(2)Discussasawholeclassthewaysmusicisusedonspecialoccasionsandhow
peoplerespondtoit.Thediscussionshouldbeleadtorecognisingthatdifferent

purpose of your chosen

activities. Identify key
ideas to be emphasised.
Provide examples and
questions you will use.
Give an estimate of the
duration of each activity.
Indicate how you will
monitor students
understanding.

feelingsarecreated,sharedandamplifiedbymusicandthatthesecanbefound
byanalysingmusicinthewayschildrenhavelearnttodopreviously.(15mn)
(3)StudyofWakaWakatheofficialsongoftheSouthAfrican2010World
Cup.Askingthestudentstonotehowpeoplemovewhenperformingthesong.
Then,theclasscanthemselvessingthesonganddiscussbothhowitmakes
peoplefeelabouttheeventitwascomposedforandwhatmusicalelements
causethat.(15mn)
(4)ThesameexercisecantoberepeatedwiththeKaMatehaka.(15mn)The
thingstobedrawnfromcomparingthesetwopiecesofmusicisthatoneisto
uniteallAfricaandtheotherisachallenge.

If students are in groups,

describe each groups
activities separately.
Attach work-sheets
separately.
Make sure the content is
evident from your
description!

LessonConclusion
How will you draw
together the ideas of the
lesson?
This process may include
whole class sharing,
teacher-directed
discussion, a summary, a
scene-setter for the next
lesson, etc.

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
TheClasscoulddoastretchexerciseaftersingingandmoving.TheLessonends
withtheinstructorrevisingthatmusicisusedwhenpeoplegatherforparticular
occasionstosharefeelings,differentfeelings.
Askstudentstowritedownwhichofthetwopiecesofmusicplayedduringthe
lessontheyenjoyedmostandexplainwhy.

Use this section to

describe how you will
assess students
achievement, clearly
identifying the data used
and the criteria.

Assessmentofstudentslearning:

You may wish to attach a

separate document such
as an assessment rubric

(3)Studentscontributiontosingingandmovingmusically.

(1)Studentscontributiontoclassinidentifyingthecontentofmusicforspecial
occasions.
(2)Studentscontributiontoclassindescribingmusicusingthetermsand
understandingstaughtpreviously.

Lesson Plan Template for Visual art Lessons

Please Note: You may choose to leave the commentary or not.
Yearlevel:

Lessonduration(mins.):

Level 6

60minutes

Broad title indicating the

content.

Titleoflesson:

Link learning outcomes to

Australian Curriculum
level you have chosen

LearningOutcomesandspecificpurpose:

Describe outcomes in
your own words. Be
specific.

Music for Special Occasions (2) Australias

(ACAMUR091)Consideringandcomparingmusicforaparticularpurpose.
(ACAMUM088)Adjustingperformanceofapieceofmusicinaccordancewith
itspurposesandusingunderstoodmusicalterms.
(ACAMUM089)Performingapieceofmusicwithadjustmentsindifferent
musicaldimensionsforthepurposeofaperformance.
(ACHASSI128)Interpretingandcomparinghistoriclyrics.

What prior knowledge is

required?
Does this lesson link to
the previous one? If so
how?
Here you will list any
instruments or materials
needed for the lesson
If your are using music or
childrens picture story
books, Cds or dvds, you
should list them here.
Copyright compliance!!
Artwork examples
You should also provide a
brief description of your
powerpoint presentation
or flip chart and how you
will use it. PPT is to be
submitted on CD. Make
sure that you make a copy
of the music to a folder,
insert a link to the music
in that folder in your

Prerequisiteknowledgeand/orlinkstoprevious/futurelessons:
ThepreviousLessonsdiscussionofmusicforspecialoccasionstosharea
feelingamongstpeople.
Knowledgeofthemusicaldimensionsinwhichpiecesarecomparedandthe
termsinwhichtodiscussthese.
Resourcesrequired
(1)RecordingsofthethreesongsincludedintheplebisciteofMay1977to
chooseanationalsongasidefromGodSavetheQueen.
(2)Sheetsofpaperonwhichareprintedthelyricsofthesethreesongs.

powerpoint and re-save it!

Burn the whole folder to a
cd. This way the music
goes with the powerpoint
to class.

Equipmentrequired:
-A Interactive whiteboard on which can be played the three Australian
songs.
Assessment outline : how
do you intend to assess
student engagement with
the lesson activity or task
Eg. Lesson rubric or
ctiteria

(1)Teachers observing and recording students as they participate in

class activities.

Indicate here if you have

included attachments
(e.g., work-sheets, tests,
assessment checklists,
ppt etc.).

Attachments:

(2)Students writing which song they would have chosen themselves.

ActualLessonPlans
Think about how to engage the students in the content to help them develop
understanding. Identify key questions to ask and how to explain concepts. Explain how
the class will be organised (e.g., if you are using groups, indicate the composition of the
groups). Indicate timing for activities. Consider whether the plan is realistic for the class,
time available, etc.

LessonIntroduction(wholeclassfocus)
What will you do to
introduce the lesson?
How will you introduce the
main objectives of the
lesson?

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
Askstudentswhatexamplesofmusicforspecialoccasionstheyhavefoundout
sincethelastlesson.Revisewhatwascoveredinthelastlessonabouttheability
ofmusictoshareamoodandtounitepeople.Introducetheideathatcountries
havespecialsongsforthispurpose.Someoftheseareusedonofficialoccasions
andarecalledNationalAnthems.ItisanOlympicyearandtherewillbean
Olympicsongtounitetheathletesandaudiences.(5mn)

MainComponentofLesson
Describe what you will do
as a teacher and what you
want students to do.
Provide brief details of the
learning activities to be
used.
Think carefully about the
purpose of your chosen
activities. Identify key
ideas to be emphasised.
Provide examples and
questions you will use.
Give an estimate of the
duration of each activity.
Indicate how you will
monitor students
understanding.
If students are in groups,
describe each groups
activities separately.
Attach work-sheets
separately.
Make sure the content is
evident from your
description!

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
(1)Discussionofnationalanthems.Howwehaveseenthemused.Dothe
studentsknowanyasidefromAustralias?Whatdotheythinkwouldmakea
goodnationalanthem?Especiallyconsideringthatanationalanthemisapiece
ofmusicwhichpeoplesingingroups.(10mn)
(2)DoAustralianshaveagoodnationalanthem?Whatdostudentsthinkofit?
Howmanyactuallyknowthewords?IntroducetheknowledgethatAdvance
AustraliaFairbecametheNationalAnthemafteravoteofAustraliansheldin
May1977.Therewerethreeothersongs;buttheLessonwillconcentrateupon
onlythreebecausetheyareparticularlyaboutAustraliawhiletheotherstoodfor
Australiascustomsandtraditions.(5mn)
(3)StudentslistentoandthensingthemselvesintheirclassgroupWaltzing
Matilda,SongofAustraliaandAdvanceAustraliaFair.Theperformances
canbevariedintempoandmoodtoexperimentwithhowatunecanassume
differentmoods.Forexample,WaltzingMatildaismournful;Songof
Australiaexultant;andAdvanceAustraliaFairiseasiesttosingifleast
expressive.Thesedifferentperformancescanbeinterspersedwithclass
discussionsofthesesongsanalysingtheirmusicalelementsandthecontentof
theirlyrics.(30mn)
(4)Thestudentsusepenandpapertowritewhichsongtheythinkwouldmake
thebestNationalAnthemandwhy.Remindstudentsthatthisisnotthesameas
theirownfavouritebutwhatwouldbestdothejob.Thetaskrequiresstudentsto
considerthemusicalandlyricalelementsoftheirchoice.Aftercollectingthese
piecesofwritingaskanystudentiftheywishtoshareanyinsights.(10mn)

LessonConclusion
How will you draw
together the ideas of the
lesson?
This process may include
whole class sharing,
teacher-directed
discussion, a summary, a
scene-setter for the next
lesson, etc.

Use this section to

describe how you will
assess students
achievement, clearly
identifying the data used

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
TheClassarefinallytoholdtheirownvoteamongstthethreesongs,by
anonymousballot.
TheLessonconcludeswiththevotesresultandsuggestiontothestudentsthat
theyfurtherdiscussnationalanthemsandsongswiththeirfriendsandfamily.

Assessmentofstudentslearning:
(1)Studentscontributiontomusicalperformanceduringthelesson.

and the criteria.

You may wish to attach a
separate document such
as an assessment rubric

(2)Studentsabilitytodiscussandanalyseapieceofmusicbothwithcorrect
understandingsandforaparticularpurpose.
(3)Levelofinsightshowninstudentssubmitted,writtenwork.

Lesson Plan Template for Visual art Lessons

Please Note: You may choose to leave the commentary or not.
Yearlevel:

Lessonduration(mins.):

Level 6

60minutes

Broad title indicating the

content.

Titleoflesson:

Link learning outcomes to

Australian Curriculum
level you have chosen

LearningOutcomesandspecificpurpose:

Describe outcomes in
your own words. Be
specific.

(ACAMUM088)Interpretpiecesofmusicinmusicaltermsbynotingelements
suchasdynamicsandrhythm.

What prior knowledge is

required?

Prerequisiteknowledgeand/orlinkstoprevious/futurelessons:

Does this lesson link to

the previous one? If so
how?

Music for Special Occasions (3) Making Our Own.

(ACAMUM090)Producingapieceofmusicforaparticularpurposemakinguse
oftechnologyandexamples.

(ACAMUR091)Analysingmusicperformedandcomposedforaparticular
purpose;examininghowitsmessagefitsthatpurpose.

Knowledgefromtheothertwolessonsinthissequence;connectingmusicwith
specialoccasionsandpeoplesexpectationsofthose.
Musicknowledgeofthedifferentelementswhichcanbealteredinmakinga
pieceofmusic.
Knowledgeoftheirschoolanditscommunityforthecompositiontask.

Here you will list any

instruments or materials
needed for the lesson

Resourcesrequired

If your are using music or

childrens picture story
books, Cds or dvds, you
should list them here.
Copyright compliance!!
Artwork examples

Technologyresourceswhichassiststudentstocomposemelodiesortochoose
onefortheircompositiontask.

You should also provide a

brief description of your

Electronicwhiteboardtoshowexamplesofsportssongsusedtoencouragea
teamandtorallyitssupportersduringcompetition.

powerpoint presentation
or flip chart and how you
will use it. PPT is to be
submitted on CD. Make
sure that you make a copy
of the music to a folder,
insert a link to the music
in that folder in your
powerpoint and re-save it!
Burn the whole folder to a
cd. This way the music
goes with the powerpoint
to class.

Equipmentrequired:
-Technology sufficient for each small-group to make good use of it.
Assessment outline : how
do you intend to assess
student engagement with
the lesson activity or task
Eg. Lesson rubric or
ctiteria

-Observe childrens participation and interest in the lesson.

Indicate here if you have

included attachments
(e.g., work-sheets, tests,
assessment checklists,
ppt etc.).

Attachments:

-Assess the work completed by the children in making a school sports

song.

Peer and individual rubric.

ActualLessonPlans
Think about how to engage the students in the content to help them develop
understanding. Identify key questions to ask and how to explain concepts. Explain how
the class will be organised (e.g., if you are using groups, indicate the composition of the
groups). Indicate timing for activities. Consider whether the plan is realistic for the class,
time available, etc.

LessonIntroduction(wholeclassfocus)
What will you do to
introduce the lesson?
How will you introduce the
main objectives of the

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
Classdiscussionofgoingtoorwatchingbroadcastsofsportseventsandthepart
thatmusicplaysinthese.Cantheygiveexamples?Whatwerethesepiecesof
musictheretodoanddidtheydothat?Doanyofthechildreninfactknowany

lesson?

ofthesongsusedontheseoccasions?(10mn)

MainComponentofLesson
Describe what you will do
as a teacher and what you
want students to do.
Provide brief details of the
learning activities to be
used.
Think carefully about the
purpose of your chosen
activities. Identify key
ideas to be emphasised.
Provide examples and
questions you will use.
Give an estimate of the
duration of each activity.

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
Childrentowatchandanalysesongsusedbysportsteamstorallysupportersand
encouragetheteam.Thesecanalterwithwhatitispopularorrelevanttothe
schoolscommunity.Severalexamplescouldbeusedofnationalandclubsides.
TheStudentsattentionshouldbedrawntothecommunalnatureofthesinging
andtheatmospherewhichitcreates.(15mn)
Themaintaskforthislessonisforthestudentstoattempttocomposeasongto
besungbytheirownschooltoencourageitssportsteams.Iftheschoolhassuch
asongthenthiscanbeforaparticularteamorsubpartoftheschool.Settingout
therequirementsforsuchapieceshouldinvolvereferencetotheexamplesand
thestudentsownexperiences.Amelodyisneededandrhythmwhichneedsnot
tobeentirelyoriginal(someClubscopy!)andwordswhicharerelevanttothe
purposeandtheaudience.(35mn)

Indicate how you will

monitor students
understanding.
If students are in groups,
describe each groups
activities separately.
Attach work-sheets
separately.
Make sure the content is
evident from your
description!

LessonConclusion
How will you draw
together the ideas of the
lesson?
This process may include
whole class sharing,
teacher-directed
discussion, a summary, a
scene-setter for the next
lesson, etc.

Learningactivities,keyquestionsandteacherexplanations:
TheLessonisconcludedwithabriefdiscussionofhowthestudentswentabout
thistaskintheirsmallgroupswhatseemedtoworkasinspirationormeansto
developthatinspiration.Also,whatmusicalelementsandtoolsthestudents
foundmostuseful.

Use this section to

describe how you will
assess students
achievement, clearly
identifying the data used
and the criteria.

Assessmentofstudentslearning:

You may wish to attach a

separate document such
as an assessment rubric

IndividualandPeerrubricforassessingsongcomposed.

CRITERIA
Composition of song

Observingandrecordingofhowstudentsconductthemselvesduringtheclassin
boththeanalysisandcomposingparts.
Thequalityandrelevanceofthemusicmadebythestudents.Thiscouldbe
performedtotheclassorrecordedandsubmittedtobeassessed.

GOOD
Words rhyme

FAIR
Some word rhyme

POOR
Few word rhyme

Clear consistent

Some message

Confused message

message

Chorus

Chorus

Use of pitch, beat

Chorus
Clear understanding

Some understanding

Little understanding

and rhythm

of use of pitch, beat

of use of pitch, beat

of use pitch, beat

and rhythm

and rhythm

and rhythm

Group

Contributed keenly

Some contribution to

Little contribution to

effort/Enthusiasm in

in class to the group

the group project in

the group project in

class

project.

class.

class.

Effective use of

Not always staying

Needed support and

class time

on task in class

encouragement to
focus during class
time.

NAME: .GRADE..DATE

What was most enjoyable about this song?

What could have improved this song?