In a 5-Part

I.

Lesson Plan . . .

Think about the stress/release factor

Segments of concentration
Leave with something that makes them look forward to coming next time
END WITH SUCCESS

Opening (3 min) this should warm-up voice and include a beat and/or
rhythmic element
a. Sing a greeting
b. Incorporate beat/rhythmic practice with a rhyme

II.

Primary Focus/Major Task (6-8 min) an activity that requires the

most concentration. If you are presenting a concept it always
happens in this segment.

III.

Change of Pace (10 min) an ideal place to prepare new concepts

a. Does not incorporate any reading or writing
b. An activity that gets them up and movingfolk dance, play a game that
accompanies a folk song, perform a play party game, etc.

IV.

Secondary Focus/Secondary Task (5-7 min) This portion of the

lesson is flexible often functions as practice or review but could be
used to learn a new song in preparation for future lessons.
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d.
e.
f.
g.

V.

Childrens literature
Listening lessons
Flash card work
Dictation
Learn a new song
Orff activities
Improvisation

Closing (2-3 min)

a. Quick review of new terms/concepts learned
b. Sing a good-bye
c. Lining up at the door
A well-planned lesson leaves no idle time for misbehavior!!
You know youve accomplished a well-planned lesson when the kids say:

Is it time to go already? J