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Offbeat Reggae – Scheme of WorkSuitable for Year 8 SEN and SEMH StudentsDuration: 7 Weeks Overview: This 7-week scheme of work is designed for low-ability, SEN, and SEMH students, focusing on offbeat rhythms and reggae-style keyboard playing. The resource includes mid-term planning (MTP), cover tasks, assessment criteria, formative and summative assessments, close-the-gap activities, and exit tickets to support student progress. The scheme includes printouts for student books and PowerPoint presentations for teachers, ensuring that all resources are accessible and engaging for learners with additional needs. Learning Objectives: Learners will be able to: Understand offbeat rhythms and their importance in reggae music. Play the five main reggae chords on the keyboard. Read notes on the F major scale and identify differences from the C major scale. Recognise and perform syncopated rhythms commonly found in reggae music. Key Components: Key Knowledge: Understanding the origins and cultural significance of reggae music. Recognising and performing offbeat rhythms. Learning to play the five main chords used in reggae music. Key Skills: Identifying the notes in the F major scale. Comparing the C major and F major scales. Performing offbeat rhythms and syncopation on the keyboard. Assessment Criteria: Formative Assessment: Students will be assessed on their prior knowledge of note reading (C scale). They will also be assessed on their ability to write an offbeat rhythm and match chords to a reggae-style piece. Summative Assessment: Students will perform a simplistic melody on the piano, demonstrating: Correct offbeat timing. Appropriate finger placement. Ability to play reggae-style chords in rhythm. Supporting Resources: Cover tasks for independent learning. Close-the-gap activities to reinforce key concepts. Exit tickets for ongoing progress tracking. Printable worksheets for student books. Teacher PowerPoints to support lesson delivery. This scheme is designed to provide a structured and engaging introduction to reggae music, ensuring that SEN and SEMH students develop confidence in their musical abilities while building essential skills for progression in music education.

Keyboard Skills – Scheme of WorkSuitable for SEN and SEMH StudentsDuration: 7 Weeks Overview: This 7-week scheme of work is designed for low-ability, SEN, and SEMH students, focusing on foundational keyboard skills in a structured and accessible format. The resource provides mid-term planning, cover tasks, assessment criteria, formative and summative assessments, close-the-gap activities, and exit tickets to support student progress. The scheme includes printouts for student books and PowerPoint presentations for teachers, ensuring all resources are accessible and engaging for learners with additional needs. Learning Objectives: Learners will be able to: Play a simple melody on the keyboard. Read notes on a musical scale. Identify notes on the keyboard. Understand note values and their relevance to rhythm and timing. Key Knowledge: Recognising and naming notes on the keyboard. Understanding basic notation and note values. Developing awareness of rhythm and timing. Key Skills: Identifying and playing notes on the keyboard. Reading simple musical notation. Applying correct finger placement for basic melodies. Assessment Criteria: Formative Assessment: Students will complete tasks to assess their ability to recognise notes on the keyboard and understand note values. Exit tickets and written tasks will help measure progress in recognising notation and note placement. Summative Assessment: Students will perform a simple melody on the piano, demonstrating: Correct note values in rhythm. Appropriate finger placement and technique. Supporting Resources: Cover tasks for independent learning. Close-the-gap activities to reinforce key concepts. Exit tickets for ongoing progress tracking. Printable worksheets for student books. Teacher PowerPoints to support lesson delivery. Completed Mid Term Plan document This scheme is designed to provide a structured and accessible introduction to keyboard skills, ensuring that SEN and SEMH students can build confidence in their musical abilities while developing essential skills for progression in music education.

Students are able to explore the culture of different countries within the continent Africa (Zimbabwe, Mali, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa) Lesson 1: African Dance – To learn and create an African Dance. Lesson 2: African Drums - To play an African percussion instrument (Crochets, Quavers and Triplets). Lesson 3: African Singing – To learn an African Song. Lesson 4: African Story – To explore an African Story through drama (freeze frames,dialogue, costumes Lesson 5:   African Masks and Symbolism – To explore the cultural significance of African masks. Lesson 6: Cultural Representation on stage – To understand how culture is represented on stage