Who I am: my name and character
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a motif involving a range of actions and use a variety of methods to develop it.
Key learning points
- Move: being able to perform a range of actions in different ways improves competency.
- Think: making choices involves reflecting on the options.
- Feel: identifying the character traits in others requires integrity.
- Connect: ensuring everyone contributes their ideas demonstrates respect.
Keywords
Motif - a pattern of actions, seen more than once in a dance, that can be varied or developed
Development - changes applied to a motif
Question and answer - a choreographic relationship where the dancers perform different actions in an alternating pattern (one at a time)
Common misconception
Pupils should 'count' the music.
Whilst some pupils can count music accurately, it can be an additional level of challenge for others and divert them from the task in hand. Most pupils will naturally 'feel' the music and be able to respond to the tempo and rhythm appropriately.
Teacher tip
Positioning yourself near a corner of the room whilst the pupils are exploring or rehearsing their work offers you the best viewpoint to see all the pupils.
Equipment
suggested music
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In dance, which of these is not an action?
Q2.What does performing ‘competently’ mean?
Q3.In dance, what does ‘developing’ an action or motif involve?
Q4.Which of these is not a dance relationship?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word describes how we change a motif in dance?
Q2.In dance, what is ‘question and answer’ a type of?
Q3.What does ‘integrity’ mean?
Q4.How do we demonstrate respect for another person’s ideas?
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Who I am: my name and character, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 physical education lesson on: Who I am: my name and character, 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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