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Day 62 · A contour can change directionFoundation Music · T2 W13–14 · Day 62 lesson

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Foundation / Music / Term 2 / Weeks 13 14

Part of the full two-week lesson sequence. Check the pack guide and taught point before teaching.

Open for this lesson: Pack guide · Sources and materials · Worked swaps · Fresh learner checks · Aids and text routes.

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Target/codes: plan LOW HIGH LOW HIGH and name UP, DOWN, UP; AC9AMUFD01, AC9AMUFC01. Prepare: B zigzag, Practice B, broad direction arrows.

  1. Welcome · 3 min. Show LOW/HIGH as two available choices at every one of four places.
  2. Model · 4 min. Set LOW HIGH LOW HIGH; trace each neighbouring pair. The direction changes twice without any rest or extra layer.
  3. Try together · 5 min. Child places UP, DOWN, UP cards under the three joins; adult checks the first pair before moving on.
  4. Child choice · 7 min. Child chooses an invented storybook trail or plain score and makes a different four-tone arrangement if desired; they identify at least one direction from their own score. Optional reviewed candidate B (playback review held) can be listened to, not demanded.
  5. Notice · 4 min. Record the sequence, indicated direction and whether any real sound was actually perceived separately.
  6. Close · 2 min. Save the zigzag beside tomorrow's contour that falls once.