Teaching literacy in Drama: Stage 4

Unit: Ashley opposes Erica

Part B: Teaching sequence

Lesson	Content
Lession 1: A character like Alison	Describing characters in words and in dance movement Introduction Character in words Describing dance Character in dance part 1.
Lession2: A character like Erica	Describing characters in words and in dance movement Character in dance part 2 Contrast - linking movements.
Lesson 3: Designing phrases	Understanding and creating spatial design diagrams Dance partnerships Spatial design diagrams.
Lesson 4: How do the professionals do it?	Identifying choreographic devices in a professional dance work
Lesson 5: Putting movement to music	Contrast in music Adapting movement to music.
Lession 6: Performing your work	Performing and evaluating dance combinations.