Visual metaphors
I can create actions that communicate meaning through symbolism.
Visual metaphors
I can create actions that communicate meaning through symbolism.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing actions that communicate a mood, idea or concept requires control and precision.
- Think: identifying how actions can communicate ideas requires decision making.
- Feel: creating and performing actions that accurately communicate an idea requires self-motivation to keep trying.
- Connect: valuing the contribution(s) of others requires respect.
Keywords
Visual metaphor - the representation of a person, place, thing or idea through an image
Symbol - a sign, shape or object that represents something else
Manipulate - to move or adjust
Common misconception
Pupils think that to communicate an idea we have to show a picture.
We can communicate ideas through our dance actions.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Visual metaphors, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Visual metaphors, 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
