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Morgan County School District |
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Morgan County Curriculum 4.1 Middle Sch. |
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Arts & Humanities - Dance-Grade 8 |
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Structure in the Arts (45%)
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1.2.1 DOK 3 ASSESSED
The learner will be able to
compare or evaluate the use of elements in a variety of dances. Elements of Dance: Space - direction (forward, backward, right, left, up, down, forward), pathway (straight, curved,) levels (high, middle, low), shape (individual or group) Focus - audience (where viewer's eye is drawn), dancer (single focus - looking in the direction of movement, multi focus - changing head/eye focus during movements) Size - (use of size in given space, or range of motion) Time(Tempo) - (accent, rhythmic pattern, duration) Force- (heavy/light, sharp/smooth, tension/relaxation, bound/flowing) Choreographic Forms - (AB, ABA, call and response, narrative).
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Master |
1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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1.2.2 Supporting
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast dances by comparing: theme (story), dance styles (e.g., ballet, jazz, tap, modern), characteristics of the style (e.g., tap- feet as rhythmic instrument, ballroom- partnering), and the use of the elements of dance.
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Humanity in the Arts (45%)
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2.2.1 DOK 3 ASSESSED
The learner will be able to
analyze or explain how diverse cultures and time periods are reflected in dance. Cultures/Period: Early American through Civil War: Folk/social dances bases on European traditions (e.g., traditional folk and social dances, e.g., jig, reel, square dance, waltz) African American dances in the United States through the Civil War (e.g., plantation dances, dances performed by slaves based on West African traditions).
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Purposes for Creating the Arts (10%)
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3.2.1 DOK 2 ASSESSED
The learner will be able to
compare or explain how dance fulfills a variety of purposes. Purposes of dance: (different roles of dance) Ceremonial - dances created or performed for rituals or celebrations (e.g. dances of Native Americans and West Africans to celebrate life events such as harvest, ritual dances associated with worship) Recreational - dancing for entertainment, to support recreational activities (e.g., ballroom, line dancing, aerobic dance, dance as a hobby) Artistic Expression - dance created with the intent to express or communicate emotion, feelings, ideas (e.g., ballet, tap dance, modern dance, dance created and performed in a concert and/or theatrical setting for an audience).
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1.0 |
Morgan County School District(a) |
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Processes in the Arts (Supporting)
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4.2.1 Supporting
The learner will be able to
create an individual or a group dance with 2-3 other people using dance elements (space, time and force) that incorporates one of the following compositional forms: AB, ABA, call and response, or narrative.
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1.0 |
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4.2.2 Supporting
The learner will be able to
create an improvisational dance with complex movements (beginning, middle and end).
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1.0 |
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