Tiger PRIDE- Daily Lesson

Plan

B. Lesson Focus: Creative

Expression/Dance

A. Nathan Rhea

C. Academic Language: Dance,

Creative Expression, Balance,
Coordination

Date: 11/28/16

Class Size: 16 Students

Grade: 3rd Grade

Lesson Number: 15

Assessment Techniques: Informal Observation and Check for Understanding

Identify which standards are met (at least one State and one National). Delete the ones
you do not use.
CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL EDUCATION MODEL CONTENT STANDARDS:
I. Demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles and strategies that apply to the learning and
performance of physical activities.
V. Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles and strategies
that apply to the learning and performance of physical activity.
NASPE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS
a physically literate person:
1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities.
2. Applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
4. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
5. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self- expression, and/or social interaction.

Equipment Needed:
16 poly spots, 8 cones, Music Player, Extension Cord, Ipod

TIME

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON

4
Minutes

Instant Activity

2
Minutes

2
Minutes

Students will be
competing in a
quick relay race to
start class, but
each relay
students will have
to pretend to be a
different kind of
animal of the
teachers choice.
The goal is to go
two times to get
students warmed
up and help them
feel comfortable
expressing
themselves.
(Transition):
Students will walk
back to their poly
spots and stand
on them.

Set InductionHey class! Today

we are going to
work on some
dance moves! This
is a great
opportunity to not
only get some
good exercise but
also be show
some creative selfexpression. Today
we are going to
learn a dance to a
song called Funky
(An explanation
of the dance is
attached at the
bottom) Town!
Were going to
learn the moves
without music first
and add the music
as we go along.

ORGANIZATION
(Diagram positions of Ss
and T, and equipment)

Cues or Important
Points to Enhance
Technique

1. Stay
light on
feet.
2. Be the
best
(anima)l
you can
be.
3. Cheer
on
teammat
e.

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Safety
Concerns for
task

Students
can trip and
fall on
blacktop if
not careful.
Students
could trip
over a cone
if not aware
of their
surrounding
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TIME

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON

ORGANIZATION
(Diagram positions of Ss
and T, and equipment)

Cues or Important
Points to Enhance
Technique

Safety
Concerns for
task

Lets get started!

30
Second
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4
Minutes

30
seconds

(Transition):
Students will
remain standing on
their poly spot with
plenty of space
given between
students. They will
wait for the music
to start.

Task 1
For task 1 students
will be practicing
the Funky Town
dance without
music. This will
give students a
clearer
understanding of
what to expect
when the song
comes on.
Students will mimic
the teachers
movements and
learn the steps.

(Transition):
Students will stay
on their poly spot
and wait for the
music to start.

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1. Stay on
beat.
2. Remem
ber that
everythi
ng is an
8 count.
3. Follow
the
teacher
s lead.

Students
could trip
and fall if
they go too
crazy with
their dance
moves.
Students
could run
into each
other if they
arent
mindful of
their
designated
space.

TIME

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON

10
Minutes

Task 2- Students
will now dance to
the music. I as the
teacher will do the
movements with
them and
encourage
students to stay on
rhythm.

ORGANIZATION
(Diagram positions of Ss
and T, and equipment)

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(Transition):
Students will stay
on their poly spot
and wait for
closure.

30
seconds

2
Minutes

Closure: Great Job

today everybody! I
thought we did an
excellent job with
the Funky Town
Dance! Would
anyone like to

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Cues or Important
Points to Enhance
Technique

1. Stay on
beat.
2. Remem
ber that
everythi
ng is an
8 count.
3. Follow
the
teacher
s lead.

Safety
Concerns for
task

Students
could trip
and fall if
they go too
crazy with
their dance
moves.
Students
could run
into each
other if they
arent
mindful of
their
designated
space.

TIME

SEQUENCE OF
LESSON

come up and show

me one of their
special dance
moves? Nice! Who
can tell me why
dance is
important? Perfect!
Great job and next
class we will
continue our dance
unit! See you
Wednesday!

ORGANIZATION
(Diagram positions of Ss
and T, and equipment)

Cues or Important
Points to Enhance
Technique

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Safety
Concerns for
task