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Year 3 - Physical education

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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 apply different dynamics to your performance.

Key Notes

  • Move: we must control our actions effectively and ensure they are precise when moving quickly and applying force.
  • Move: performing actions with contrasting force or speed supports precision.
  • Think: applying dynamics involves deciding on both the speed and force of an action.
  • Feel: controlling our speed and force requires self-discipline.
  • Connect: facial expression is an effective way to communicate emotions and feelings.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • dynamics: the speed or force of an action
  • force: the amount of effort applied to an action
  • contrast: distinctly different

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils think that powerful actions should be performed quickly.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: we must control our actions effectively and ensure they are precise when moving quickly and applying force. Move: performing actions with contrasting force or speed supports precision.

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

the speed or force of an action.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Pupils think that powerful actions should be performed quickly. Correction: Powerful actions can be performed at any speed. However, rushing and moving too quickly can make it difficult to control the actions.

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