Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    First half of the term, every Wednesday:

    7C1 in Music with Mr Bartlett

    7C2 in Drama with Miss Shields


    Every Friday session one, whole term:

    7C1 & 7C2 combined Dance in the theatre


    Activities

    • Introductions, tour of the music space & expectations

    • Exploring the question: What is music? (Identifying our prior knowledge)

    • Games that introduce and demonstrate the musical elements


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Name everybody in the class!

    • Perform examples of different musical elements - rhythm, beat, tempo & pitch

    • Perform simple rhythms on your own and as part of a small group