Assessments may occur at any time during the lesson and should be noted in the appropriate section of the lesson; supporting assessment or lesson documents may be attached as a separate page.
Learning Objective: I can create and demonstrate a line dance(s) while working in a small group. / Lesson Notes/materials:
1. iPod w/ selected playlist
2. sound system
3. iPad(s)
- applications: Coaches Eye, BAM Instant Replay
- websites: GoNoodle, fitnessblender.com
4. laptop & charger
5. heart rate monitors
6. pedometers
7. GoPro camera
SOL:7.1.d -- “Create and demonstrate movements appropriate to a variety of rhythm patterns in selected folk, social, world, country, square, contemporary, and line dances.”
Link to Background Knowledge
Students is able to discuss and/or demonstrate:
- what a line dance is
- previously learned steps (step, rock, turn, bounce, pivot, etc.)
- what a 2-wall, 4-wall dance is
- typical step “counts” for line dances (8)
- appropriate interactions with other students
- personal space & spatial awareness
- speed, rhythm, tempo, and levels of motion
Engage and Explain
In small groups (3-5 students), you’ll be creating a “4 wall” line dance. You will be following along with a task sheet that is provided to you at the beginning of class. You will start by writing your group members’ names on the task sheet, then will continue on by choosing and creating the steps that your group wants to have in the dance (pay close attention to the directions on the task sheet). Once your group knowsthe steps that you want to use, you will need to write them down (in order) of how you will perform them during the dance. Upon completion, your group will choose your own school-appropriate music and begin practice the line dance that you have created. You will continue practicing until it is time for your group to perform.
Active Learning
By the end of the class period, your small groups will:
- create steps for the line dance (at least 6 steps, only 2 may be from previously learned dances)
- put the steps in order (how you want to perform them)
- choose your school appropriate music
- practice your line dance
- complete your task sheet
For students with early success:
1. Extending number of necessary steps
2. Self-reflection through use of iPad applications (before performance) / Modifications for students needing additional support:
1. Decrease the number of steps required for the assignment
2. Write out each step on chart paper (visual aids)
3. Modify student movement (slower pace, rhythm, tempo, etc.)
4. Individual student performance, rather than small group performance
5. Provide steps for student to perform, rather than creation of steps
6. Flexible assignment deadline
Reflect
How have the dances that we have done in previous class periods
(different levels of difficulty) helped you and/or your group to create your own 4-wall line dance?
What was the easiest part of the “Create-A-Dance” process?
What was the most difficult part of the “Create-A-Dance” process? / Summative assessment(s):
- Group Task Sheet (student)
- “Create a Dance” Rubric (teacher)
Next Steps
Dancing is a lifelong activity! You can take and apply the learned concepts from this unit in order to participate in other activities, such as school dances, important parties and other family and/or community events.
Group Task Sheet: ..\Group Task - Create A Dance.doc
Rubric: ..\Student Rubric - Create A Dance.doc