Influences: Hip Hop
I can apply the influence of graffiti art into my actions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions with a Hip Hop posture requires feet apart, knees slightly bent, leaning forwards.
- Move: performing angular shapes and actions while using the correct posture requires control and coordination.
- Think: combining jumps and angular shapes to represent graffiti and Hip Hop dance actions requires evaluation.
- Feel: giving honest and constructive feedback demonstrates integrity.
- Connect: working together to coordinate a group performance requires respect.
Keywords
Posture - the position a body is held
Angular - having angles or sharp corners
Culture - the ideas, customs and behaviour of people
Common misconception
Posture doesn't matter in Hip hop dance.
Posture immediately communicates clues about a dance style, whether it is forceful and energetic like Hip Hop or light and graceful like Ballet. It enables the audience to know what to expect.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Influences: Hip Hop, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Influences: Hip Hop, 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.
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Equipment
Suggested music.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
