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Year 3 - Physical education

Dynamics: exclamation marks and fronted adverbials

Dance: my word links to language

Unit Summary

A pure approach deepens understanding of Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships and how to create, develop and analyse ideas, motifs and dances. Pupils select and combine key elements to create effects, drawing parallels between communication methods and illustrate how artistic processes are applied.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use dynamics to add meaning, excitement or tension to your choreography.

Key Notes

  • Move: interpreting a command statement into action requires precision and control.
  • Think: deciding which changes to apply involves considering the options and selecting the best.
  • Feel: controlling our feelings if things do not succeed the first time requires self-discipline.
  • Connect: interpreting a command statement uses strong dynamics to communicate the meaning effectively.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • dynamics: the speed and force of an action
  • frequency: how often something occurs
  • power: the force of effort applied to an action

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • If working with a partner, you should always face them.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: interpreting a command statement into action requires precision and control. Think: deciding which changes to apply involves considering the options and selecting the best.

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

the speed and force of an action.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: If working with a partner, you should always face them. Correction: It can be helpful to face the people you are working with when you are deciding upon the actions you will perform. However, once you have created the action content, you can use different formations and arrangements to make the work more interesting.

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