Lesson Plan Template

Outcomes from the

Program of Studies

Concept: rhythm
Play simple rhythmic patterns
Know that rhythmic patterns can accompany
melody

By the end of the lesson,

the students will be able
to.

At the end of the lesson, I hope that ALL students will be

able to play a simple rhythm accompanied by a song.

Materials needed for the

lesson
Lesson Set
(Introduction)
Body of Lesson
Activity 1

Activity 2
Activity 3

Lesson Closure
Assessment

Ask if they know about the cup song.

Teach a couple simple rhythms to say and clap (half,

quarter, and eighth notes) in 4/4 time
Teach the song and the clapping motions
Sponge activity: ask their favourite songs and see if they
can clap along or clap the new rhythm to the song
Show a crazy cup song video

REFLECTION:

Created by Jen LeGrandeur

ED 2500 SS I - 2016

Powerpoint with example videos embedded, along

with the song/words to the cup rhythm

Watch for participation in clapping and saying the

words
Asking to repeat back to me
Playing along to the end video

What went well? What would you do differently in the next lesson?