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Year 1 - Physical education

Linear/curved pathways: journey by foot

Dance: my moves, my journeys

Unit Summary

A narrative approach consolidates core learning of Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships and introduces elements to expand dance knowledge. Pupils combine making artistic decisions by responding to creative tasks. When performing, pupils reflect, analyse and share ideas using simple terminology.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to travel along linear and curving pathways and create linear and curved shapes with control.

Key Notes

  • Move: travelling between locations involves using linear or curved pathways with control.
  • Move: creating shapes in curved and linear ways requires balance and control, holding the body still.
  • Think: imagination enables us to picture the setting we are working in to create our actions.
  • Feel: self-belief gives us confidence to try new ideas.
  • Connect: avoiding others to ensure they have sufficient space requires empathy.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • curved: rounded or smooth
  • linear: in a straight, direct line
  • pathways: the route between places

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils think that linear pathways should follow the outline of the room.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: travelling between locations involves using linear or curved pathways with control. Move: creating shapes in curved and linear ways requires balance and control, holding the body still.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'curved'

rounded or smooth.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils think that linear pathways should follow the outline of the room. Correction: Whilst there is an obvious logic to using the orientation and basic shape of the room, linear pathways can bisect the space in any way. They must simply be straight lines.

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