dance4context

= Dance - Grade 4 = = Context =

//It is expected that students will:// || Suggested Achievement Indicators //The following set of indicators may be used to assess student achievement for each corresponding prescribed learning outcome. Students who have fully met the prescribed learning outcome are able to:// ||
 * Prescribed Learning Outcomes
 * describe dances from a variety of historical and cultural contexts || compare two or more dances from differing cultural contexts with respect to specific attributes such as
 * attire
 * props and implements (e.g., hoops, bells, sticks, fans)
 * rhythmic pattern of music
 * apparent purpose (e.g., to tell a story, to convey a feeling or mood, to celebrate something, to explore new technical possibilities)
 * number and nature of participants (e.g., children only, men and women together, men only)
 * the roles portrayed by dancers
 * shape or pattern of movement (e.g., regular, unpredictable, tight, loose, varied, minimalist) ||
 * identify a variety of purposes for dance || with reference to particular examples (contemporary or historical), identify reasons for dance in various cultural contexts, including
 * to celebrate important life events (e.g., weddings)
 * to remember and share stories
 * to express feelings
 * to have fun
 * to create opportunities for meeting and socializing
 * to maintain an active lifestyle

describe the significance of a particular dance in a specific Aboriginal culture ||
 * identify dance events and activities in the local community || assess and discuss their personal levels of interest and participation in dance activities

research and list specific dance activities and events in the school and community (e.g., using the yellow pages to identify dance studios and classes, checking the community events calendar in newspapers and web sites) ||

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 * Dance |||||||| **Organisers**
 * **Kindergarten** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 1** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 2** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context ||  Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 3** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 4** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 5** ||  Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 6** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||
 * **Grade 7** || Creation & Composition || Elements of Dance || Context || Presentation & Performance ||