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Grade 6 2025
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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
1 1
SONGS
Singing different type of songs with expressions
Things to know singing different types of songs with expressions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Observe the picture on learners
Learners to Observe the picture on learners
What is a song?
Flash cards
Musical instruments
Sample recorded Songs
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 1
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 2-5
Written Quizzes Oral questions Performance
2 1
SONGS
Appraising self and others
Singing 2 and 3 -part songs in a duet and trio
Values and messages in songs
Importance of songs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define appraisal
Identify things to observe when appraising a performance
Role play appraising one another performing a patriotic song
Suggest how the performance can be improved.
Have fun appraising each other performance

Learners to Discuss things to observe when appraising a performance

With the help of the teacher learners to role play appraising one another
What is appraisal?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 6-9
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 10-12
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 12-16
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 16-18
Written Quizzes Practical
3 1
Kenyan folk songs
Different type of songs
Things to know about performing different types of songs
Role of different types of songs
Performance of folk songs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain reasons why the pictures show that the performance are folk songs
Observe pictures in learners
Learners to be guided to Observe pictures in learners
What Kenyan folk song do you know?
Flash cards
Musical instruments
Sample recorded Songs
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 19
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 20
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 20-21
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 21-24
Written Quizzes Oral questions Performance
4 1
Kenyan folk songs
Performing a solo folk song
Things to know about performing a solo folk song
Features of a folk song
Appreciating the importance of performing folk songs from diverse communities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
able to:
Study the picture on leaners and discuss what is going on.
Explain an occasion when a solo folk song will be suitable
Role play solo performance of folk songs
Have fun performing a folk song solo
Learners to be guided in groups to Study the picture on leaners and discuss what is going on.


Learners to Role play solo performance of folk songs
Have you ever seen a solo performance?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 25
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 25-29
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 29-31
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 32-33
Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions performance
5 1
Kenyan folk songs
Musical instruments
Musical instruments
Musical instruments
Information from a cultural centre or a music festival
String instrument of Kenya
Things to know about string instruments of Kenya
Parts of a fiddle and their function
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify places where one can get information on different types of folk songs
Make a write up on three types of folk songs from different communities in kenya
Enjoy collecting information about different types of songs

Learners to Identify places where one can get information on different types of folk songs

Learners in groups to be guided to use an internet enabled device to find information about types of folk songs
Where can you get information about folk songs?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 34-36
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 37
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 37-41
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 41-45
Written Quizzes Practical
6 1
Musical instruments
Care and maintenance of a string instrument
Things to know about care and maintenance of a string instrument
Tuning a fiddle
Skills and techniques of playing a fiddle
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Observe and name instrument on leaners book
Discuss what could have happened to it
Explain things that should be done to avoid repetition of the problem
Explain the importance of caring instrument
Appreciate proper care of instruments

Learners to observe and name instrument on leaners book


Learners to explain things that can be done to avoid the mistake.

What is wrong with instrument in learners
Flash cards
Musical instruments
Sample recorded Songs
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 45
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 46-48
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 48
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 48-51
Written Quizzes Oral questions Performance
7 1
Musical instruments
Western Musical Instruments- The descant recorder
Role of string instrument in a performance
Making a fiddle
Safety measures
Playing in an instrumental group
Playing the scale of C major ascending and descending
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
able to:
Identify and explain the role of string instruments .
Listen to audio recordings of folk songs accompanied by string instruments
Have fun performing a folk song accompanied with string instruments
Learners to be guided in groups to perform a folk song playing a string instrument


Leaners to watch video clips from the link on leaners book and listen to folk songs accompanied by string instruments
Can you accompany folk song with a string instrument?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 51-53
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 53-54
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 54-55
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 55
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 56
Written Quizzes Checklists, Oral questions performance
8 1
Western Musical Instruments- The descant recorder
Things to know about playing the scale of C major
To play note D
Play the Octaves game
Playing a melody based on notes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the process to play note F AND E
Play gently when descending and add more air flow while ascending.
Have fun and enjoy playing the scale of C major.
Learners are guided to:
-Outline the process to play note F AND E
-Play gently when descending and add more air flow while ascending.
How do you play note F and E using a descant recorder?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 56-57
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 58-59
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 60-61
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 62
9 1
Western Musical Instruments- The descant recorder
Things to know about playing a melody based in notes
Play the Echo game
Appreciating playing a decant recorder
Musical Chairs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Brainstorm about things to ensure when playing a melody based on notes.
Play the notes on learner
Learners are guided to:
-Brainstorm about things to ensure when playing a melody based on notes.
-Play the notes on learner
What are the things to know when playing a melody based on notes C D E F G B C
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 62-63
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 64
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 65-66
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 66-67
10 1
Western Musical Instruments- The descant recorder
Kenyan Folk Dances
Kenyan Folk Dances
Playing the melody of the Kenya National Anthem
Playing a recorder in a duet
Components of a folk dance
Features of a folk song
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the process of playing the melody of the Kenya National Anthem.
Play the melody of the Kenya National Anthem.
Have fun and enjoy singing the Kenya National Anthem.
Learners are guided to:
-Outline the process of playing the melody of the Kenya National Anthem.
-Play the melody of the Kenya National Anthem
How do you play the melody of the Kenya National Anthem?
Flash cards
Musical instruments
Sample recorded Songs
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 68
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 69
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 70
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 70-71
11 1
Kenyan Folk Dances
Features of a folk song
Mind mapping game
Importance of folk dances in Kenya
Marketing skit
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a Kenyan folk dance and identify the origin of the dance.
Identify the different components of a folk dance.
Discuss the relationship between the components.
Appreciate the components of a folk dance.
Learners are guided to:
-Watch a Kenyan folk dance and identify the origin of the dance.
-Identify the different components of a folk dance.
-In groups, discuss the relationship between the components.
Why are instruments important in a dance?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 71-72
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 72
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 73-74
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 75
12 1
Kenyan Folk Dances
Creating/Composing Music
Creating/Composing Music
Creating/Composing Music
Creating/Composing Music
Creating/Composing Music
Appreciating the importance of folk dances in the society
Fishing game
Rhythm; Interpreting rhythms
The Dotted Minim
Music notes and their rests
Pick and Clap
Interpreting and recognising rhythms orally and aurally
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify ways of appreciating the importance of a folk dance.
Discuss the benefits of a Kenyan folk dance in the society.
Create awareness about folk dances.
Appreciate the the importance of folk dances in the society
Learners are guided to:
-Identify ways of appreciating the importance of a folk dance.
-In groups, discuss the benefits of a Kenyan folk dance in the society.
-Create awareness about folk dances
How does the society appreciate the performance of folk dances?
Flash cards
Sample recorded Songs
Musical instruments
Digital devices
Charts
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 76
Flash cards
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 77
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 79-81
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 81
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 82-84
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 85
Grade 6 KLB visionary Music Learners book page 86-88

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