Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to tell the story of mini beasts through movement and dance?

Key Objectives:

• • To move safely and creatively in space whilst exploring mini beast themes
• • To use descriptive words from our mind map to create different movements showing good timing and use of levels

Big Question:

How can we use words and ideas to create expressive dance movements that tell a story?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop creative ideas using mind map words as stimulus for movement
• • To focus on timing and performing completed motif in unison

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to paint invisible pictures in the air while travelling through space?

Key Objectives:

• • To creatively transform motif actions into travelling movements
• • To demonstrate different levels in travelling movements

Big Question:

How can we work together to bring words to life through movement?

Key Objectives:

• • To work well in pairs showing good cooperation skills and give useful peer feedback
• • To use the poem as a stimulus for creative and imaginative actions

Big Question:

How can we use pictures and stories to create amazing dance movements with our partners?

Key Objectives:

• • To work cooperatively with a partner showing good teamwork skills
• • To use visual stimuli to create imaginative dance movements and sequences

Big Question:

How can we use feedback to make our dance performances even better?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand what makes a good dance performance
• • To give useful, constructive feedback to partners using dance vocabulary