Number: DA.5.O.3
Title: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Dance
Grade: 5
Big Idea: Organizational Structure
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| DA.5.O.3.1: | Practice movements, steps, pantomime, and gestures as a means of communicating ideas or intent without using words. |
| DA.5.O.3.2: | Use accurate dance terminology as a means of identifying, communicating, and documenting movement vocabulary. |
| DA.5.O.3.3: | Use accurate dance terminology and/or movement vocabulary to respond to movement based on personal ideas, values, or point of view. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| DA.5.O.3.In.0: | Practice movements and gestures as a means of communicating ideas or intent. |
| DA.5.O.3.In.1: | Use dance terminology to identify and communicate dance movements. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| DA.5.O.3.Su.0: | Imitate movements and gestures that communicate ideas or intent. |
| DA.5.O.3.Su.1: | Match selected dance terminology to dance movements. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| DA.5.O.3.Pa.0: | Imitate movements and gestures that communicate intent. |
| DA.5.O.3.Pa.1: | Recognize dance movements. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plans
| Name |
Description |
| Dance of the Machine: | In this lesson, students will choreograph a dace that will simulate a machine. |
| Let’s Go To Africa! Wongai Afrique! : | This lesson introduces students to African Dance practices and traditions. The activities expose students to African dance techniques and songs specific to various regions and cultures in Africa. This learning prepares students to create their own dance using the skills learned.
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