Seven Steps Lesson plan

LESSON PLAN:  Seven Steps

ELA: 7.EC.3, 4, 13                      - Class: Preschool 4, 5 and 6 years             Date:                          Time: 1hr
OUTCOMES/ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS Spatial awareness Isolation of body parts Knowledge of each body part Following the instructions in the song Memory of choreography (adding on a new step each time) Levels (kneeling, head to the ground) Social skills (in a circle holding hands, group work)		INDICATORS Students are able to  follow instructions in the song and by the educator to create a sequence of choreography. ASSESSMENT Students can work cooperatively in groups. Students can follow instructions set out. Students have basic knowledge of body parts. Students can be a successful audience. Students can use self assessment techniques.
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIONS
TIMING 10mins 10mins 20mins 10 mins 5 mins 10mins	ORIENTATION/INTRODUCTION; Discussion: learning a dance Outline behavioural expectations. Warm up- Deconstruct movements in the dance BODY Teach dance components as well as sequencing the dance together with music. CONCLUSION Warm down, slow movements, stretching, and breathing.  Discussion-self assessment (how well students thought they learnt) Brainstorm- Body parts	TEACHING/ LEARNING STRATEGIES Outline to students behavioural expectations during lesson Clear explanation of the activity (learning a new dance)	RESOURCES Cd Player Music Clear space	INCLUSIVE PRACTICES