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Sequence work in groups combining concepts

I can work as part of a group to design a sequence that must include group symmetrical and asymmetrical balances linked by movements in both canon and unison.

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New
Year 4

Sequence work in groups combining concepts

I can work as part of a group to design a sequence that must include group symmetrical and asymmetrical balances linked by movements in both canon and unison.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Move: quality sequences must consistently show control, extension, accurate timing and fluidity from start to finish.
  2. Think: designing a group sequence to include all the required components shows decision making and resourcefulness.
  3. Connect: listening to everyone's ideas and ensuring everyone is included and enjoying their learning requires respect.
  4. Feel: motivating everyone to keep trying their best to develop the sequences further demonstrates responsibility.

Keywords

  • Design - creating a plan for how something should be put together

  • Sequence - combination of controlled movements and balances that have been linked together in a particular order

  • Group - several people working together as a unit

Common misconception

Pupils insist on including the movements and balances that they want to perform as part of the sequence, even if some members of the group cannot perform these correctly.

Groups need to agree on the movements and balances that they are including in the sequence and ensure everyone is able to perform them correctly and safely.


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Group your pupils carefully to ensure there is a mix of leaders and creative thinkers to support the sequence design.
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Equipment

1-2 mats between 4 pupils (optional)

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - physical activity

Supervision

Adult supervision required

Licence

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What do we mean by designing a sequence?

creating a song
Correct answer: creating a plan
creating a game

Q2.
What actions can we combine when creating a sequence?

Correct answer: movements and balances
only movements
only balances

Q3.
In what way can you change a balance to challenge your creative thinking?

the speed
the strength
Correct answer: the level

Q4.
What can showing respect to your partner help you with as you create a sequence together?

Correct answer: rehearsing the sequence
forgetting the sequence
disliking the sequence

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Who in our group do we need to show respect to and listen to?

the leader
the loudest
Correct answer: everyone

Q2.
When designing a group sequence, which of the required components do we need to include?

Correct answer: all of them
some of them
none of them

Q3.
Why should we avoid including movements in our sequence that we can’t all perform?

to avoid moving
Correct answer: to avoid injury
to avoid balancing

Q4.
What have you created if you link movements and balances together in a particular order?

a design
a rehearsal
Correct answer: a sequence