Dance Motifs and Body Movement Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 Week 6

Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Note

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Dance Motifs and Body Movement
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define dance motifs and body movements.
2. Identify different types of dance motifs.
3. Demonstrate basic body movements in a simple dance.

Keywords

• Dance
• Motif
• Movement
• Rhythm

Set Induction

The teacher shows a short video clip of a traditional or modern dance performance and asks pupils to observe the movements and patterns in the dance.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with basic body movements such as walking, clapping, and jumping.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Dance video clips
• Drums, tambourines, or any rhythmic instrument
• Space for practical demonstrations

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher asks pupils if they have participated in a dance or observed any cultural or school dance performances.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity
• Physical coordination
• Communication

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Approved textbooks for Cultural and Creative Arts

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
• Approved Cultural and Creative Arts Textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Video or pictures of dancers in motion
• Rhythmic instruments
• Open space for dancing

Content

Definition of Key Terms

1. Dance Motifs:
   These are short, simple patterns of movements in a dance. They form the basic building blocks of a dance routine. Examples include clapping, spinning, jumping, or waving hands.
2. Body Movements:
   These are the actions performed by the body in response to rhythm or music. Examples include walking, running, bending, and twisting.

Types of Dance Motifs

1. Rhythmic Motifs: Movements that align with the beat of the music, like clapping or tapping feet.
2. Expressive Motifs: Movements that show emotions, like waving or shaking hands.
3. Cultural Motifs: Traditional movements unique to a particular culture, like the Yoruba bata dance or Igbo traditional steps.

Basic Body Movements in Dance

1. Locomotor Movements: Movements that involve traveling from one place to another, like walking, jumping, or skipping.
2. Non-Locomotor Movements: Movements performed without traveling, like bending, twisting, or swinging arms.
3. Combined Movements: Combining locomotor and non-locomotor movements, like running while clapping.

Steps to Create a Simple Dance Routine

1. Choose a rhythm or music.
2. Decide on the dance motifs to include.
3. Practice combining the body movements with the rhythm.
4. Perform the dance as a group or individually.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)

1. ______ are short, simple patterns of movements in a dance.
   a) Dance motifs
   b) Body movements
   c) Songs
   d) Stories
   Answer: a) Dance motifs
2. Body movements are actions performed by the body in response to ______.
   a) Food
   b) Rhythm
   c) Sleep
   d) Water
   Answer: b) Rhythm
3. Jumping is an example of a ______ movement.
   a) Locomotor
   b) Non-locomotor
   c) Stationary
   d) Emotional
   Answer: a) Locomotor
4. Clapping is a ______ motif.
   a) Rhythmic
   b) Expressive
   c) Cultural
   d) Combined
   Answer: a) Rhythmic
5. Twisting is an example of a ______ movement.
   a) Locomotor
   b) Non-locomotor
   c) Emotional
   d) Traveling
   Answer: b) Non-locomotor
6. A ______ motif shows emotions through dance.
   a) Rhythmic
   b) Expressive
   c) Cultural
   d) Combined
   Answer: b) Expressive
7. Walking while clapping is an example of a ______ movement.
   a) Stationary
   b) Combined
   c) Emotional
   d) Non-locomotor
   Answer: b) Combined
8. The ______ dance is a traditional Yoruba dance.
   a) Bata
   b) Break
   c) Salsa
   d) Hip-hop
   Answer: a) Bata
9. Skipping is a type of ______ movement.
   a) Non-locomotor
   b) Locomotor
   c) Emotional
   d) Expressive
   Answer: b) Locomotor
10. The main focus of a dance motif is to create ______ in a dance.
    a) Confusion
    b) Pattern
    c) Noise
    d) Difficulty
    Answer: b) Pattern
11. ______ involves moving in one place without traveling.
    a) Non-locomotor movement
    b) Locomotor movement
    c) Combined movement
    d) Traveling movement
    Answer: a) Non-locomotor movement
12. ______ motifs are unique to a culture.
    a) Rhythmic
    b) Expressive
    c) Cultural
    d) Combined
    Answer: c) Cultural
13. ______ is an example of locomotor movement.
    a) Running
    b) Twisting
    c) Bending
    d) Stretching
    Answer: a) Running
14. Combining jumping and clapping is an example of ______.
    a) Locomotor movement
    b) Non-locomotor movement
    c) Combined movement
    d) Stationary movement
    Answer: c) Combined movement
15. The Igbo traditional dance involves ______ motifs.
    a) Expressive
    b) Cultural
    c) Rhythmic
    d) Non-locomotor
    Answer: b) Cultural

15 Frequently Asked Questions with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)

1. What are dance motifs?
   Answer: Short, simple patterns of movements in a dance.
2. What is body movement?
   Answer: Actions performed by the body in response to rhythm or music.
3. Give two examples of locomotor movements.
   Answer: Jumping and running.
4. What are non-locomotor movements?
   Answer: Movements performed without traveling, like twisting and bending.
5. What is a rhythmic motif?
   Answer: Movements that align with the beat of the music.
6. Name a traditional Yoruba dance.
   Answer: Bata dance.
7. What is an expressive motif?
   Answer: Movements that show emotions.
8. How do you combine movements in a dance?
   Answer: By mixing locomotor and non-locomotor movements.
9. What is the purpose of a dance motif?
   Answer: To create patterns and structure in a dance.
10. Give an example of a cultural motif.
    Answer: Steps from the Igbo traditional dance.

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
   • Recap the importance of honesty and integrity.
2. Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
   • Define dance motifs and body movements.
   • Explain the types of dance motifs.
3. Step 3: Students’ Contributions and Corrections
   • Guide pupils to practice simple body movements and combine them into a routine.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain the concept of dance motifs and body movements.
• Demonstrate basic body movements and motifs.
• Guide pupils in creating and practicing a simple dance routine.

Learners’ Activities

• Observe and mimic the teacher’s demonstrations.
• Create a short dance routine with motifs.
• Perform the dance as a group.

Assessment

• Oral: Define dance motifs and body movements.
• Practical: Pupils demonstrate a basic dance motif.

Evaluation Questions

1. What are dance motifs?
2. Name two types of body movements.
3. Define a cultural motif in dance.
4. Give one example of locomotor movement.
5. Why are dance motifs important?

Conclusion

The teacher summarizes the lesson by reiterating the definitions of dance motifs and body movements, as well as their importance in creating organized and expressive dances.