Performing a whole class choreographed routine
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform as part of a choreographed routine with the whole class.
Key learning points
- Move: when performing in a large group, spatial awareness is important to prevent collisions and keep formation intact.
- Move: rehearsing your movements to ensure timing with the rest of the group enables a fluid and cohesive performance.
- Think: maintaining focus on the choreographed sequence and cues from the teacher helps ensure precise timing.
- Feel: motivation to perform well can be driven by a sense of teamwork and a desire to contribute to collective success.
- Connect: clear communication with classmates is important to address any adjustments needed in practice.
Keywords
Choreograph - to design and arrange the sequence of movements and steps in a routine or performance
Routine - a series of choreographed movements and skills performed and meeting certain requirements
Timing - doing something at the right moment in line with the rest of the group
Common misconception
Some pupils may struggle with the choreography, leading to frustration and disengagement.
Differentiate within the choreography so that pupils have choices over the skills they perform. If you would like all pupils to perform the same skill, make sure this skill is accessible for all pupils.
Teacher tip
A whole class routine may not work with all of your groups and depends on the behaviour and the engagement of the group. If this is the case, you can continue with the smaller group routines from the previous lesson.
Equipment
1 mat between 2
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What muscles should you always engage to allow you to hold a balance with control?
Q2.What does repeated practice of skills such as rolls, balances and jumps always help us to build?
Q3.When you are teaching skills to others, what should your instructions be?
Q4.What could counting beats help us to improve?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What are we trying to improve by repeatedly rehearsing a whole class routine?
Q2.What skill should we show to avoid collisions when performing in a large group?
Q3.What is required when working with your peers to make adjustments in order to improve your class routine?
Q4.If we have a desire to perform at our best and want to contribute to the collective success of our class performance, what are we demonstrating?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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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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