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General Information

Number: DA.4.S.2

Title: Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.

Type: Enduring Understanding

Subject: Dance

Grade: 4

Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks

Code	Description
DA.4.S.2.1:	Display attention, cooperation, and focus during class and performance.
DA.4.S.2.2:	Recall and perform movement in short sequences to improve memorization and speed of replication.
DA.4.S.2.3:	Replicate movement sequences on opposite sides of the body or in the opposite direction.
DA.4.S.2.4:	Demonstrate application and memorization of corrections given by the teacher.

Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
DA.4.S.2.In.0:	Demonstrate focus and concentration while listening to instructions and observing others’ movement.
DA.4.S.2.In.1:	Re-create movement in short sequences to improve memorization.
DA.4.S.2.In.2:	Use teacher feedback to revise performance of movement sequences.

Supported

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
DA.4.S.2.Su.0:	Re-create a variety of movements related to dance.
DA.4.S.2.Su.1:	Use teacher feedback to revise performance of movements.

Participatory

Access Point Number	Access Point Title
DA.4.S.2.Pa.0:	Re-create gross- and fine-motor movements.
DA.4.S.2.Pa.1:	Use teacher feedback to revise gross- and fine-motor movements.

Related Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Lesson Plan

Name	Description
Exploring Dimensions In Space:	In this lesson, students will demonstrate knowledge of the six dimensions in space by identifying and performing movements that fit the categories.

Text Resource

Name	Description
List of 1996 State Approved Standards in Elementary Dance Educationth Grade Dance Skill and Techniques:	This list shows the key dance skills and techniques that should be learned in a 4th grade dance classroom. The standards listed on the document were approved in 1996, and are helpful in understanding the evolution of state dance education standards. Educators seeking current standards should access http://www.cpalms.org

Standard 2 : Development of skills, techniques, and processes in the arts strengthens our ability to remember, focus on, process, and sequence information.