Term One Week Four
Section outline
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EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING rhythm; recognise how it is heard, played and written so that we can create/play our own
- We are EXPLORING harmony; it's importance to music and how we can demonstrate it using instruments
I am a learner with innovation skills that will enable me to navigate the 21st century:
- Emerging:
- I think creativity to solve challenges
- I demonstrate the skills to work collaboratively with others
- I have oral, written and non-verbal communication skills
- Growing:
- I work creativity with others to solve challenges
- When working collaboratively, I exercise flexibility and willingness to compromise to achieve a common goal
- I am a clear communicator; oral, written and nonverbal
MHJC Great Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

Paearu Angitu (Success Criteria): I can/have...
- Identify & play back more complex rhythms (combinations of 1/8th and 16th, dotted rhythms)
- Play at least six different chords on a fretboard instrument
- Practiced a song on the ukulele or guitar
Hei Mahi (Activities):
- Rhythm spreadsheet and rhythm tree
- Full class rhythm playing - introduction to note durations that are more difficult to count & play
- Fretboard practice - learning new chords/songs on a fretboard