Lesson 3 of 3
  • Year 3

Directions

In this lesson, we will learn a motif using directions; up and down, side to side, forwards and backwards and turning around. There will be a chance for you to choreograph your own movement pattern.

Lesson 3 of 3
  • Year 3

Directions

In this lesson, we will learn a motif using directions; up and down, side to side, forwards and backwards and turning around. There will be a chance for you to choreograph your own movement pattern.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn to practise, repeat and refine movement phrases
  2. Pupils will learn wow the body moves in different ways (e.g. fast/slow, heavy/light, direct/flexible).
  3. Pupils will understand the benefits of dance on the body (HRE link).

Equipment

Language board of action words.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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