Create movement sequences to express emotions
I can interpret the music to create movements with a partner that express emotions and how we are feeling.
Create movement sequences to express emotions
I can interpret the music to create movements with a partner that express emotions and how we are feeling.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: responding to the music with clear actions helps us to express an emotion to others.
- Think: reflecting on our own and other people's movements can help us develop and improve our performance.
- Feel: striving to consistently match our movements to different emotions requires discipline and self-motivation.
- Connect: helping each other create movements that are linked to emotions shows respect and trust in one another.
Keywords
Respond - what you do or feel after something happens
Expression - showing how you feel
Emotions - feelings that we have in response to a situation, event or thought, which influence our mood or behaviour.
Common misconception
Pupils think everyone will feel the same way when they hear a piece of music and respond with the same actions and expressions.
Explain to pupils that we might feel and respond the same way, but it is just as likely that we will feel differently as a number of factors will influence how we feel, including our mood and experiences that day.
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Create movement sequences to express emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 physical education lesson on: Create movement sequences to express emotions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
additional materials: suggested music and dynamic word board
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
