4th Grade Beach Lesson Plan Example (Music)

Topic: Beach drama and music

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to create a drama and music performance based on a beach theme.

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Markers
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• A beach setting (photos, postcards, etc.)
• A radio or CD player

Warm-up

• Ask students to share their favorite beach experiences.
• Write their responses on the board.
• Ask students to think about what activities they do at the beach.
• Write their responses on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the word "drama." Ask students if they know what this word means.
• Explain that drama can happen anywhere, even at the beach.
• Ask students to think about the last time they went to the beach and how drama might have played a role in their experience.
• Write their responses on the board.
• Ask students to think about the different types of music they might hear at the beach.
• Write their responses on the board.
• Ask students to think about how the weather can affect their experience at the beach.
• Write their responses on the board.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Ask each group to choose one response from the board that involves drama, one response that involves music, one response that involves the weather, and one response that does not involve any of these things.
• Have each group share their choices with the class and explain why they chose each one.
• Have students work in pairs to create a dramatic roleplay that includes music, the weather, and drama.
• Have each pair present their roleplay to the class.

Independent Practice

• Ask students to work independently to create a dramatic roleplay that includes music, the weather, and drama.
• Encourage students to be creative and use their imaginations.
• Have students present their roleplays to the class.

Closure

• Review the terminology and concepts learned in the lesson.
• Ask students to share one thing they enjoyed about the lesson.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the practical and observe their understanding and application of the concepts learned in the lesson.
• Collect and review the artworks and musical compositions created by the students.