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Dynamics: exclamation marks and fronted adverbials

I can use dynamics to add meaning, excitement or tension to my choreography.

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Year 3

Dynamics: exclamation marks and fronted adverbials

I can use dynamics to add meaning, excitement or tension to my choreography.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: interpreting a command statement into action requires precision and control.
  2. Think: deciding which changes to apply involves considering the options and selecting the best.
  3. Feel: controlling our feelings if things do not succeed the first time requires self-discipline.
  4. Connect: interpreting a command statement uses strong dynamics to communicate the meaning effectively.

Keywords

  • Dynamics - the speed and force of an action

  • Frequency - how often something occurs

  • Power - the force of effort applied to an action

Common misconception

If working with a partner, you should always face them.

It can be helpful to face the people you are working with when you are deciding upon the actions you will perform. However, once you have created the action content, you can use different formations and arrangements to make the work more interesting.


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The tone of voice used when announcing the command statements will convey a sense of the dynamics. By making the statements sharp, forceful and abrupt the pupils will echo this in their work.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Suggested music.

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is a type of fronted adverbial?

an action
an object
Correct answer: the time

Q2.
What does a ‘place’ fronted adverbial describe about an action?

Correct answer: where it’s performed
who performs it
how it's performed

Q3.
In dance, what do we call the speed and force of an action?

extension
Correct answer: dynamics
partnering

Q4.
What do we call the ability to control our behaviour or actions?

Correct answer: self-discipline
trust
reliability

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What word describes how often something happens?

time
manner
Correct answer: frequency

Q2.
How can you arrange yourself with a partner ready to perform?

Correct answer: many different ways
face each other
side by side

Q3.
What do we mean by power?

creativity
Correct answer: force
imagination

Q4.
What dynamics are used to project the meaning of a command statement?

Correct answer: strong and sudden
slow and smooth
strong and slow

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