Sound Effects to 'A Scary Story' - Key Stages 1 and 2

Sound Effects to ‘A Scary Story’
1 Unit of 5 Music Lessons

Key Stages 1 and 2

No Musical Background Needed!

Comprising of five fun and engaging music lessons, pupils present a performance of ‘A Scary Story’ by creating a series of sound effects using body percussion, a selection of percussion instruments and a range of everyday objects.

Timing is of the essence. ‘A Scary Story’ requires concentration, the ability to listen to others and respond appropriately at the correct time.

It can be delivered to a small or large group of pupils.

Pupils will develop their;
• Ability to present personal views
• Creativity
• Improvisation skills
• Listening and responding skills
• Performance skills
• Teamwork skills

This unit includes;
• Clear and concise, detailed lesson plans
• Step-by-step instructions
• Numerous examples
• Advice, hints and tips
• Suggestions for further learning
• A printable copy of ‘A Scary Story’
• A copy of ‘A Scary Story’ presented through PowerPoint

What teachers are saying
*Kids were very engaged!
*This was a great resource to provide an introduction to sound effects for my 5th graders. My other option was an exploration of freesound.org, but that rabbit hole would have been too much. Thank you for making this!
*Extremely satisfied

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