Minds On
Today’s vocabulary
Press the following tabs to access the definitions for today’s vocabulary.
Let’s get started!
Explore the following poem and consider the following questions:
- What do you notice about how the words are used in this poem?
- What do you think this poem is about?
- What does this poem make you wonder?
Access this audio recording to learn more about the poem.
Poem About Waves
Recall the previous questions about the poem:
What do you notice about how the words are used in this poem?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out one possible answer.
The words form a shape.
What do you think this poem is about?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out one possible answer.
The poem is about waves in the water.
What does this poem make you wonder?
Press ‘Answer’ to find out one possible answer.
I wonder why the words form a shape.
Action
Get ready, get set…
Did you know we can use dance and movement to express the feelings and ideas of songs, stories, and poems?
Let’s return to the poem from the Minds On section.
Whoosh, swish, swoosh, crash, splash!
The words in this poem describe waves and how waves move.
Access the following video to learn more about waves.
For the next activity, let’s explore how we can use movements to express words.
You may use the following checklist to complete this activity.
Wave dance checklist
Explore the following audio clip to learn more about using movements to express words.
Movement and Words
What’s a body base?
One way to express words using movements is by using body bases.
A body base is the part of the body that holds up the rest of the body.
Explore the following images for examples of body bases.
Movements and directions
Explore the following animation to learn more about the different directions a body can move.
Rush, swish, and splash
Your body can also move in the same way that waves do.
Press the following tabs to learn more about performing rushing, swishing, and splashing movements.
To do a rushing movement, a person could:
- stand with their feet flat on the floor.
- keep their arms at the sides of the body.
- swing the arms forward and up above the head, creating a curved shape while running forward or staying in one place.
Explore the following set of images for an example of a rushing movement.
Description
A person starts by standing with their arms next to their side. They lift their arms straight up. Next, they bend their arms forward in a curved position.
To do a swishing movement, a person could:
- start by lying on their back with arms at the sides of the body.
- swing the arms from side to side, or use the arms to make small circles.
Explore the following series of images for an example of a swishing movement.
Description
A person starts by laying flat on the ground with their arms by their sides and the palms facing in to their body. Next, they turn their arms so their palms face out and up.
To do a splashing movement, a person could:
- start on their knees or by sitting in a chair.
- slowly raise arms up above the head and quickly drop them back down to the floor.
Explore the following series of images for an example of a splashing movement.
Move like a wave
Let’s put our movements together to show how a wave moves.
Dance phrase
When we put movements together, it’s called a dance phrase!
You can now access the Wave Dance Phrase printable document to help you put the movements together.
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Action word |
Describe the movement |
Body Base |
Direction |
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Rush |
1. Start by standing with feet flat on the floor and arms at the sides of the body. 2. Swing the arms forward and up above the head, creating a curved shape while running forward. |
Feet |
Forward and up |
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Swish |
1. Start by lying on your back with arms at the sides of the body. 2. Swing the arms from side to side or use the arms to make small circles. |
Back |
Side to side |
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Splash |
1. Start on your knees or by sitting in a chair. 2. Slowly raise arms up above the head and quickly drop them back down to the floor. |
Knees |
Down |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Wave Dance Phrase.
Safety
Before you begin:
Try It
Try it
If possible, try out the wave dance phrase.
Go!
Explore the movement words in the following table.
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whoosh |
swoosh |
crash |
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rush |
slosh |
splash |
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crest |
swish |
wash |
You can also access the following audio recording for the list of movement words.
Movement Word List
Choose three movement words from the list or come up with three other movements.
Create movements to go with the three words you chose.
Describe the body bases and directions your movements use.
Complete the My Movement Words organizer in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts. Consider adding your work to your dance portfolio.
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Action word |
Use pictures and/or words to describe the movement |
Body Base |
Direction |
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First word: |
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Second word: |
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Third word: |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access My Movement Words.
Safety reminder
Always be sure to do your safety checks before any physical activity!
Try It
Try it
If possible, try your movements!
Consolidation
Putting it all together
Tell me about it
Today, we created movements to share ideas from a poem about waves.
Reflect on the movements you created and respond to the following questions:
- What body bases did you use (e.g., feet, knees, back, side, etc.)?
- What directions did you use (e.g., forward, backward, up, down, sideways)?
- What went well? What do you want to continue to practise?
You can record your thoughts by completing the Body Movement Reflections document in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts. Consider adding your work to your dance portfolio.
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What body bases did you use (e.g., feet, knees, back, side, etc.)? |
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What directions did you use (e.g., forward, backward, up, down, sideways)? |
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What went well? What do you want to continue to practise? |
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Body Movement Reflections.
Safety reminder
Always be sure to do your safety checks before any physical activity!
Portfolio
Review your learning
Consider adding your thoughts to your portfolio.
Show or tell someone what you learned today by using the words directions and body base.
You may choose to do any of the following options:
- Use pictures and label the important parts using the words directions and body base.
- Tell someone using the words directions and body base.
- Write about it using the words directions and body base.
- Perform and record dance movements using directions and body bases.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.