Year 7 Dance- SPORTS THEMES Learning outcomes Development of rhythm and timing to music Enhanced co-ordination and body management. Knowledge of the 6 types of action/movement Be able to link movements together to make short movement phrases Know and understand what a motif is. Communication of ideas/themes through motif s Be able to perform in unison Develop confidence when performing in front of the class Comment on others performances. Perform a group Dance LESSON 1 RESOURCES- Action word grids, co-ordinate cards, pieces of paper, pencils, CD, stereo Develop rhythm and timing to music Know and understand the 6 types of action/movements Link at least 4 actions together 1) (5-10- minutes) Discuss the 6 types of movement using the white board and demonstrations. TRAVELLING- running, skipping, walking Weight TRANSFERENCE- rocking, sinking, swaying TURNING- revolving, spinning, twirling, rolling JUMPING- hopping, bounding, leaping GESTURE- waving, reaching, stomping (limb movement not involving supporting weight) STILLNESS- freezing, pause. 2) (5-10 minutes) Warm up- Teacher led movement to music 3) (20 minutes) Pupils compose a sequence of at least 4 movements using the action word grid. Each pupil has a piece of paper and pencil. They travel to all four corners of the room. At each corner they choose a co-ordinate card and then write down on their piece of paper the action. Pupils should have 4 actions written down Explain and demonstrate some of the actions Pupils must link together their 4 movements in a logical order. Perform half the class at a time Extension material- Ask pupils to watch someone else and ask them to comment on their performance and state what movements that they were doing.
Pupils to work in pairs. Teach each other their sequences to form one sequence of 8 movements. LESSON 2 Apply sports themes to still images Link at least 4 sporting movements together to make a sequence. Understand the word Abstracting Further develop rhythm and timing to music 1) (5 minutes)recapitulate the 6 types of movement/action learned in lesson 1 2) (2-3 minutes)explain what a still image is. 3) (2-3 minutes)demonstrate and show task cards to give pupils ideas of sporting still images. Explain that some movements may need to be altered slightly (abstracted e.g. the hang position in long jump) 4) (5-7 minutes)warm up- Teacher led movement to music (teach the tennis, basketball and boxing warm up). Emphasize counts of 8. 5) (5 minutes)pupils experiment with different sporting still images 6) Teacher plays music, when music stops pupils freeze in one of their still images (repeat x 4) 7) (5 minutes)pupils link at least 4 still images together in a logical order to make a sequence. 8) (2-3 minutes)perform half a class at a time. 9) (5 minutes)ask pupils to comment on performances and state which sporting movements they have seen. Extension work Use more than 4 movements in a sequence Work with a partner LESSON 3 Resources- Triumph poster, CD we are the champions (QUEEN), video camera, CD player Know and understand the term motif Communicate the idea of Triumph Perform as a class in unison 1) (2-3 minutes)explain what a motif is and that it communicates an idea 2) (2-3 minutes)discuss the term triumph and using the posters comment on actions which can be used to reflect and communicate this mood. 3) (5-7 minutes)warm up- (continue sports themes warm up tennis, basketball, boxing) 4) (20 minutes)teacher to teach class a motif communicating triumph using the add on method
5) (5 minutes)perform as a class in unison.- teacher to video 6) (5 minutes)work with a partner and develop/ change original motif or add new material on the end. We are the Champions motif Raise right arm Raise left arm Slide to right Join legs together (left leg bent) and bend arms at sides with elbows tucked in Squat to the right, have arms bent at shoulder height Pivot to left (lunge position) and turn right arm in a downwards direction Wind right arm in a circle Wind right arm in a circle Place hands to lips Stretch arms above head to ceiling Run in a circle and jump on the words my friend. LESSON 4 Resources- Defeat poster, CD Bitter sweet symphony (The Verve), video camera, CD player Recapitulate the word motif Communicate the theme of defeat Perform as a class in unison with perfect timing. 1. (2-3 minutes)recapitulate last weeks learning objectives 2. (2-3 minutes)discuss actions that communicate the theme of defeat- use the poster as a stimulus. 3. (5-7 minutes)warm up- to enhance exact timing- counting and moving to counts of 8 single and double time, in a circle. Test pupils timing by making them tap their feet with eyes closed in time with the music. 4. (20 minutes)teacher led motif using the add on method 5. (5 minutes)perform as a class in unison 6. (2-3 minutes)half the class to perform while the others evaluate (change roles)
Extension activity In pairs or individually develop the motif by changing some of the movements or adding on more movements. Defeat motif Counts Movement 1-4 Stand still, head looking down 5-7 Walk forward R,L,R 8 Step left so feet are together and lift head 1 Raise R hand to cover eye 2 Raise L hand to cover eye 3 Lean back 4 Stand back up straight 5 Swing down 6 Swing up 7 Swing down 8 Swing up finishing with hands on head 1 Bend down on to R knee 2 Bend down on to L knee 3 Hit R hand on floor 4 Hit L hand on floor 5 Place head on floor 6 Hit both hands on floor 7-8 Side roll to the right, finish in sitting position with hands on knees and head looking down
LESSON 5 Resources- 'Haka' video, TV and Video player, Rugby pictures, CD and CD player Know and understand the origins and meaning of the Haka To learn and perform a group Dance using still images and a Haka motif 1. (2-3 minutes)watch the video about the Haka 2. (2-3 minutes)discuss the meaning and origins of the Haka 3. (5 minutes)brainstorm movements related to rugby, which can be used as still images 4. (5 minutes)warm up- move around hall when music stops freeze in a still image 5. (15-20 minutes)learn, perform and compose a rugby Haka Dance a. Practice 4 still images b. Perform to music c. Learn the Haka motif d. Teacher teaches a transition section to link still images and haka together. 6. Divide class into half and perform as you would in a rugby match. 7. Evaluate partner (in other group) 8. In a pair develop own haka- extension Haka Dance structure 1. 4 still images- with a sharp movement on the beat 2. For 11 counts travel with a partner 3. On 12 face the front in a slight squat position. 4. Perform Haka in unison for 16 counts. Stomp R Stomp R Clap Lift arms Drop Right forearm Drop Left forearm and lift right arm Horizontal flexion of the shoulders with forearms vertical Horizontal extension Repeat Lesson 6
Resources; Umpiring signals sheet, task cards, CD player, CD (Sporting anthems match of the day ) Objectives Compose a motif using 4-8 umpiring signals Understand how different levels, directions and speeds can be used in Dance. 1. Recap work on motifs, and state objectives 2. Warm up- teacher led warm up to music and introduction of some hockey umpiring signals 3. Pupils get into small groups(give out umpiring cards). Pupils practice the movements on the card 4. Each group are given a task card with variations of speed, direction and level. Pupils then select 4-8 signals and create a motif using the dynamics given on the card. 5. Perform and evaluate. Discuss how levels, direction and speed have been used.