This is a very popular piece of classical music which I think has huge potential in Literacy. Developing character is not always easy for children but I think this video will really help children develop characters in their stories. Each character in the story of 'Peter and the Wolf' is described through music, not words. The carefully chosen instruments help us visualise movement and actions in the story.

WARNING: The video is nearly 30 minutes long so select clips carefully. 

Teaching ideas:

• Find a large space, play the piece of music and ask children to move around in role. This could lead to writing a character description.
• Explain why certain instruments have been chosen to represent characters.
• Retell the story of 'Peter and the Wolf'
• Find another piece of music with solo instruments that you think might help describe characters.