Reggae Unit

An entire 6 lesson unit on the topic Reggae with included scheme of learning, lesson by lesson Powerpoints and a pupil work booklet. The unit focuses on singing skills and the ability to play chords in an off-beat pattern. All learning objectives are levelled and differentiated.
I have not included the sheet music for the practical task or audio files for the listening activities due to copyright, however, these can all be found online. My pupils perform a version of “Buffalo Soldier” in the key of C major with simple off beat chords.

*In this unit pupils will…
 Learn about reggae music and the culture that it comes from
 Explore the different layers of sound that make up the texture of the music
 Gain experience of performing music with others

*By:
 Exploring the reggae culture and how reggae music has evolved through discussion work and reading
 Listening to some reggae music and learning how it is built up in different layers
 Taking part in a reggae vocal class performances
 Playing a more modern reggae piece in pairs on keyboards *