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Music Story Planner

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📝 Part 1: Do Now — Emotional Literacy (5–10 mins)

WALT: Create a clear narrative outline for programme music.

Success criteria: I can list 3 emotions and explain how music can show them; I can pick story ideas to develop; I can outline a beginning, middle and end.

Dyslexia-friendly: Short prompts provided; you may answer orally if preferred or use coloured word-bank handouts.

1. List three emotions and, for each, write one way music can express that emotion.
2. Which musical element is most useful to create suspense?

Slow tempo

Sudden loudness (dynamics)

Strange instrumentation or timbre

Fast, bright melody

3. Check all techniques that can show sadness in music:

Minor key or modal harmony

Slow tempo

Very loud, aggressive rhythms

Sparse texture or solo instrument

✏️ Part 2: Story Brainstorm & Outline (30–45 mins)

4. Brainstorm two story ideas. For each, write a short title and one-sentence description.
5. Choose one idea above. Write a brief outline for Beginning, Middle and End.

Beginning:

Middle:

End:

6. List three musical techniques or sounds you could use to represent the main emotion, character or event (e.g. motif, instrument, rhythm).
7. Partner feedback (1–2 mins): Use one sentence starter to give helpful feedback. Pick one and write your feedback.

Sentence starters: “I like how your story shows…”, “Could you add more about…”, “I’m curious about…”

8. Ticket out: Write one key element you will include in your programme music (main emotion, motif or event):

Differentiation: Use graphic organisers or oral responses if helpful; pair students for brainstorming; provide the emotion word bank.

Extension: Create a short character theme or label moments in the outline with suggested instruments/textures.

Class values: Respect others’ ideas, take responsibility for your plan, and be resilient when revising your story.

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