Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships
I can create and adapt work to communicate effectively.
Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships
I can create and adapt work to communicate effectively.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: representing symbols found in art work, with our dance actions, requires performing with clarity and control.
- Move: repeating key shapes and actions demonstrates their importance, ensuring a clear performance.
- Think: decision making is involved when amalgamating with another duet.
- Feel: portraying a theme linked to a symbol or stimulus requires responsibility.
- Connect: moving closely with others or using contact work requires respect from all involved.
Keywords
Unity - working as one, being whole
Adapt - to modify or adjust
Symbol - a thing that represents or stands for something else
Common misconception
A heart only symbolises love.
Whilst love is the most common interpretation of a heart symbol, it can also represent unity, gratitude, hope, care, comfort, friendship, romance, resisting oppression and acceptance.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Refining, rehearsing and performing a dance using a combination of relationships, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
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.
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Equipment
additional materials: suggested music and art
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
