Enduring Understanding 3: Every art form uses its own unique language, verbal and non-verbal, to document and communicate with the world.

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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

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Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

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

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

DA.5.O.3.Pa.0
Imitate movements and gestures that communicate intent.
DA.5.O.3.Pa.1
Recognize dance movements.

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Lesson Plans

Dance of the Machine:

In this lesson, students will choreograph a dace that will simulate a machine. 

Type: Lesson Plan

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.

 

Type: Lesson Plan

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