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      Dance: can you create actions to tell the story of a visit to the zoo?

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can tell the story of what happens during a visit to the zoo.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: remaining balanced and performing with control ensures a quality performance.
      2. Think: sequencing actions to tell a story requires imagination and concentration.
      3. Feel: self-belief enables us to strive to ensure our performance is high quality.
      4. Connect: linking movements to real-life experiences of visiting the zoo or animals helps others to relate to our story.

      Keywords

      • Sequencing - a series of actions linked together

      • Story - a description of events, real or imaginary, told in a structured way with a beginning, middle and an end

      • Zoo - a place where animals from around the world are kept so people can see and learn about them

      Common misconception

      There are only safari animals at the zoo.

      In a zoo, there can often be farm animals, insects, birds and smaller animals like frogs too.

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is a story?

      someone's character
      a movement
      Correct answer: a description of events

      Q2.
      What is the name of the bad person in a superhero story?

      hero
      Correct answer: villain
      pet

      Q3.
      Which action might best show a superhero with spider powers?

      running on spot
      Correct answer: crawling on floor
      using super-strength

      Q4.
      If you are feeling a bit nervous about performing what can you try and demonstrate to give yourself confidence?

      anger
      Correct answer: self-belief
      shyness

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What is a sequence?

      Correct answer: series of actions
      description of events
      a bad person

      Q2.
      What are you most likely to do at the start of visit to the zoo?

      wave goodbye
      Correct answer: show your ticket
      see monkeys

      Q3.
      What are you most likely to see at the zoo?

      books
      planets
      Correct answer: animals

      Q4.
      How can you demonstrate a successful performance?

      Correct answer: show control
      do it fast
      stand still

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