Year 7

To show narrative within our work: cyber-bullying

In this lesson, we will learn how to use narrative to communicate a theme in our choreography. We will use the idea of cyber-bullying by looking at how and why it happens and by choosing a character to play. We will create a phrase that has a clear beginning, middle and end from that person's perspective.

Year 7

To show narrative within our work: cyber-bullying

In this lesson, we will learn how to use narrative to communicate a theme in our choreography. We will use the idea of cyber-bullying by looking at how and why it happens and by choosing a character to play. We will create a phrase that has a clear beginning, middle and end from that person's perspective.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will look at cyberbullying as a choreographic intention and to show narrative within our work.
  2. Pupils will use a concept or idea as a starting point for creating movement.
  3. Pupils will create a narrative phrase that shows cyber-bullying from one view point.
  4. Pupils will learn about resilience, empathy for others, self-awareness, self-discipline, emotional intelligence, online conduct and how to be safe online.

Equipment

Device to play music (e.g. phone or MP3 player), a 2x2m clear space, suitable clothing.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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4 Questions

Q1.
True or false: social media can have a negative impact on us?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
What negative aspects can we experience?
Correct answer: All of the above
Cyber-bullying
Inappropriate content
Violence
Q3.
Who can we turn to if we experience negativity online? Choose 2.
Correct answer: A trusted adult
Correct answer: Our friends
The person being negative
Q4.
What do you think narrative means?
A collage of ideas
Non-related ideas
Correct answer: Telling a story

3 Questions

Q1.
How does cyber-bullying make a victim feel? Choose 3.
Correct answer: Afraid
Correct answer: Anxious
Correct answer: Hurt
Not bothered
Powerful
Q2.
Name one way that we demonstrated the impact of cyber-bullying in our dance material today.
Adding a costume
Correct answer: Changing the dynamics
Skipping around the room
Using a prop
Q3.
We can review our work by:
Correct answer: All of the above
Filming it and watching back
Making notes of ideas we can use to improve
Showing someone else and getting feedback