Expressing British Values Through Creative Dance and Choreography
•Year 5
•Dance
•Position centrally for clear audio throughout space
Alternative: Bluetooth speaker, tablet with portable speaker
Ensure device is charged and has sufficient storage space
Alternative: Tablet, smartphone with good video quality
Visible to all students for performance criteria checklist
Alternative: Large paper sheets, display board
Different colours for different criteria categories
Alternative: Chalk for blackboard, coloured pens for variety
Pre-prepared with '2 stars and a wish' structure
Alternative: Mini whiteboards, verbal feedback only
Stretching movements to their fullest range, creating long lines with the body
The way a dancer holds and carries their body during performance
Performing movements precisely as intended, with correct technique
Performing movements in sync with the music and other dancers
The overall impact and effectiveness of a dance presentation
Comments that help someone improve by being specific, kind, and helpful
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Technical vocabulary development, giving verbal feedback, descriptive language for performance qualities
Highway Man historical context, understanding performance in historical periods
Building confidence, accepting feedback positively, celebrating achievements, resilience through improvement
Move between pairs during feedback sessions, stand where all can see during demonstrations
Watch for quality of feedback, application of criteria, improvement following feedback, respectful interaction
Step in if feedback becomes unkind, support students struggling with evaluation concepts, celebrate visible improvements
Demonstrate: Clear contrasts between good and poor technique, model appropriate feedback language, show how to observe actively as audience
Minimum 10m x 15m clear space for group performance, smaller areas for pair work
Clean, dry, non-slip surface suitable for dance movement
Stop activity, assess situation, provide appropriate support or first aid, contact school procedures if needed
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