Year 7 - Physical education
Where I'm from: my home and family
Dance: identity
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Unit Summary
This unit is a thematic approach drawing upon personal experiences to consolidate and deepen their knowledge and understanding of Action-Space-Dynamics-Relationships to create, develop and analyse ideas, motifs and dances. They will use similarities and differences to form connections and contrast.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to collaborate to choreograph a dance using different spatial arrangements.
Key Notes
- Move: using the space competently enables a dance idea to be communicated effectively.
- Think: finding things we have in common involves reflecting on previous experiences.
- Feel: sharing personal information requires integrity.
- Connect: sharing information others share with us involves respecting their right to privacy.
Vocabulary To Learn
- level: the height of a shape or action - high, medium or low
- direction: the course we travel along or face
- formation: the arrangement of two or more dancers - lines, circles, blocks
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils are all uncomfortable with physical contact.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Move: using the space competently enables a dance idea to be communicated effectively. Think: finding things we have in common involves reflecting on previous experiences.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'level'
the height of a shape or action - high, medium or low.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils are all uncomfortable with physical contact. Correction: Contact must involve respect. Care should be taken to ensure any touch is appropriate. Most pupils are sensitive to this and respond appropriately. Teachers can guide this by identifying how contact should be made, e.g. touch toe to toe.
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