Actions: upper and lowercase letter shapes
I can create and develop motifs based on letter shapes.
Actions: upper and lowercase letter shapes
I can create and develop motifs based on letter shapes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: we need to use precision to recreate the shapes of the letters accurately using clear actions.
- Think: changing two-dimensional shapes into three-dimensional actions requires resourcefulness.
- Feel: collaborating with others involves self-discipline.
- Connect: describing ideas and planning work requires clear communication.
Keywords
Collaborate - work together
Motif - an action or series of actions that are repeated
Shape - a position or pose that can be held
Common misconception
There is only one way to make a certain shape (e.g. a wide star-shaped stretch for the letter 'X').
There are many possible responses - the shapes can be recreated using just part of the body or all of it. Changing between sitting, lying and standing is also an option as well as incorporating balances or jumps.
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Actions: upper and lowercase letter shapes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 physical education lesson on: Actions: upper and lowercase letter shapes, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
Explore more key stage 2 physical education lessons from the Dance: my word links to language unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
additional materials: suggested music
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
