Weekly outline

  • General

    Kia ora everybody and welcome to Year 7 Performing Arts!

    Mr Bartlett & Miss Shields are sharing this course and you will get to spend time with both of us learning Music, Drama and Dance.

    We want to give you a taste of our passion for these subjects, and if you enjoy it over your junior years you can choose it as an option when you are in year 9.

    You will be able to try out your skills in acting and performing, working with a musical instrument and testing your rhythm in both music and dance.   

    We hope you have a great term with us!


  • Term One Week Two


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    First half of the term, every Wednesday:

    7M1 in Music with Mr Bartlett

    7M2 in Drama with Miss Shields


    Every Friday session one, whole term:

    7M1 & 7M2 combined Dance in the theatre


    Activities

    • Introductions, tour of the music space & expectations

    • Exploring the question: What is music? (Identifying our prior knowledge)

    • Games that introduce and demonstrate the musical elements


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Name everybody in the class!

    • Perform examples of different musical elements - rhythm, beat, tempo & pitch

    • Perform simple rhythms on your own and as part of a small group


  • Term One Week Three

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs



    Music Activities

    • Recapping rhythm, beat and tempo from last week

    • Elements of a song - learning about pitch and chords

    • Introduction to the ukulele

    • Learning how to play a song


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele by accurately playing the chords with the correct timing


  • Term One Week Four

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Music activities

    • Ukulele - learning & practicing chords, then songs

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele; playing the correct chords and strumming in time

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term One Week Five

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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Music activities

    • Ukulele - learning & practicing chords, then songs

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele; playing the correct chords and strumming in time

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term One Week Six

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Music activities

    • Lyric writing using your context

    • Rehearsing

    • Perform! 


    Success criteria - you can/have... 

    • Performed a song with original lyrics


  • Term One Week Seven

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Dance activities

    • Just Dance! - in the theatre

    • Introduction to Kia Mana Ake - our school haka. What do we already know?

    • Words, actions and the meaning of Kia Mana Ake



    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Actively participated in small groups to imitate a range of movements as shown on the screen

    • Had fun dancing!

    • Explain what Kia Mana Ake is about, and explain why we learn it

    • Recite the words to Kia Mana Ake with accurate pronunciation and timing


  • Term One Week Eight

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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

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    Camp week! Enjoy yourselves at Camp Adair!!

  • Term One Week Nine

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Dance activities

    • Choreography

    • Introduction to dance elements

    • Forming dance groups


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Identify and demonstrate at least two different dance elements

    • Demonstrate your group's a starting formation and your first move


  • Term One Week Ten

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Dance activities

    • Choreography

    • Introduction to dance elements

    • Forming dance groups


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Identify and demonstrate at least two different dance elements

    • Demonstrate your group's a starting formation and your first move


  • Term One Week Eleven

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Dance activities

    • Modifying the choreography with your own moves and elements

    • Group rehearsal

    • Group performance


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Choreographed a new section of your dance and rehearsed it

    • Incorporated a some new dance elements in the choreography 

    • Rehearsed as a group

    • Perform your dance to the class!


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      Performing Arts Assessment Assignment
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      Performing Arts 7F3 - 2nd Assessment Grade Assignment
      Not available unless: Your Department is 7F3
  • Term Two Week One

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    First half of the term, every Wednesday:

    7C1 in Music with Mr Bartlett

    7C2 in Drama with Miss Shields


    Every Friday session one, whole term:

    7C1 & 7C2 combined Dance in the theatre


    Activities

    • Introductions, tour of the music space & expectations

    • Exploring the question: What is music? (Identifying our prior knowledge)

    • Games that introduce and demonstrate the musical elements


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Name everybody in the class!

    • Perform examples of different musical elements - rhythm, beat, tempo & pitch

    • Perform simple rhythms on your own and as part of a small group


  • Term Two Week Two

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs



    Music Activities

    • Recapping rhythm, beat and tempo from last week

    • Elements of a song - learning about pitch and chords

    • Introduction to the ukulele

    • Learning how to play a song


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele by accurately playing the chords with the correct timing


  • Term Two Week Three

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Music activities

    • Ukulele - learning & practicing chords, then songs

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele; playing the correct chords and strumming in time

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term Two Week Four

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Music activities

    • Ukulele - learning & practicing chords, then songs

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele; playing the correct chords and strumming in time

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term Two Week Five

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Music activities

    • Lyric writing using your context

    • Rehearsing

    • Perform! 


    Success criteria - you can/have... 

    • Performed a song with original lyrics


  • Term Two Week Six

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Dance activities

    • Just Dance! - in the theatre

    • Introduction to Kia Mana Ake - our school haka. What do we already know?

    • Words, actions and the meaning of Kia Mana Ake



    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Actively participated in small groups to imitate a range of movements as shown on the screen

    • Had fun dancing!

    • Explain what Kia Mana Ake is about, and explain why we learn it

    • Recite the words to Kia Mana Ake with accurate pronunciation and timing


  • Term Two Week Seven

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Dance activities

    • Choreography

    • Introduction to dance elements

    • Forming dance groups


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Identify and demonstrate at least two different dance elements

    • Demonstrate your group's a starting formation and your first move


  • Term Two Week Eight

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Dance activities

    • Choreography

    • Introduction to dance elements

    • Forming dance groups


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Identify and demonstrate at least two different dance elements

    • Demonstrate your group's a starting formation and your first move


  • Term Two Week Nine

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Dance activities

    • Modifying the choreography with your own moves and elements

    • Group rehearsal

    • Group performance


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Choreographed a new section of your dance and rehearsed it

    • Incorporated a some new dance elements in the choreography 

    • Rehearsed as a group

    • Perform your dance to the class!


  • Term Two Week Ten

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Dance activities

    • Modifying the choreography with your own moves and elements

    • Group rehearsal

    • Group performance


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Choreographed a new section of your dance and rehearsed it

    • Incorporated a some new dance elements in the choreography 

    • Rehearsed as a group

    • Perform your dance to the class!


  • Term Three Week One


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected

    Brooklyn and Gurpreet with cultural symbols

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    First three weeks of the term, every Wednesday:

    7F1 in Music with Mr Bartlett

    7F2 in Drama with Miss Shields

    7F3 in C5 with Mr Ahmad


    Every Friday session one, whole term:

    All three classes - combined Dance in the theatre


    Activities

    • Introductions, tour of the music space & expectations

    • Exploring the question: What is music? (Identifying our prior knowledge)

    • Games that introduce and demonstrate the musical elements


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Name everybody in the class!

    • Perform examples of different musical elements - rhythm, beat, tempo & pitch

    • Perform simple rhythms on your own and as part of a small group


  • Term Three Week Two

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Music activities

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term Three Week Three

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Wänanga: Active Assessor

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    Music activities

    • Lyric writing using your context

    • Rehearsing

    • Perform! 


    Success criteria - you can/have... 

    • Performed a song with original lyrics


  • Term Three Week Four

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected

    Brooklyn and Gurpreet with cultural symbols

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Activities:

    • Looking at the impact of music on individuals, and larger groups in societies
    • Inspiration music - analysing lyrics


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Explain how music can influence emotions and decisions
    • Written your own lyrics about a given theme

  • Term Three Week Five

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Activities:

    • New Zealand on screen
    • Superhero Squad

    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Worked as a group to develop and perform a skit

  • Term Three Week Six

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Wänanga: Active Assessor

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    Activities:

    • Recontextualising a fairytale into a story set in modern-day Aotearoa
    • Performing your story as a group

    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Contributed to your group's script re-write
    • Given and received feedback of your performance from another group
    • Performed to the class

  • Term Three Week Seven

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Awhinatanga: Culturally Connected

    Brooklyn and Gurpreet with cultural symbols

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Dance activities

    • Just Dance! - in the theatre

    • Introduction to Kia Mana Ake - our school haka. What do we already know?

    • Words, actions and the meaning of Kia Mana Ake



    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Actively participated in small groups to imitate a range of movements as shown on the screen

    • Had fun dancing!

    • Explain what Kia Mana Ake is about, and explain why we learn it

    • Recite the words to Kia Mana Ake with accurate pronunciation and timing


  • Term Three Week Eight

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Dance activities

    • Revising the words of Kia Mana Ake

    • Watching and learning the actions of Kia Mana Ake


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Recite the words to Kia Mana Ake with accurate pronunciation and timing

    • Perform the actions for the first half of Kia Mana Ake


  • Term Three Week Nine

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Wänanga: Active Assessor

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    Dance activities

    • Revising the words of Kia Mana Ake

    • Watching and learning the actions of Kia Mana Ake


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Recite the words to Kia Mana Ake with accurate pronunciation and timing

    • Perform the actions for the whole school haka, with support


  • Term Three Week Ten

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Wänanga: Active Assessor

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words


    Dance activities

    • Performing Kia Mana Ake!


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Performed Kia Mana Ake to an audience


  • Term Four Week One

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    First half of the term, every Wednesday:

    7W1 in Music with Mr Bartlett

    7W2 in Drama with Miss Shields


    Every Friday session one, whole term:

    7W1 & 7W2 combined Dance in the theatre


    Activities

    • Introductions, tour of the music space & expectations

    • Exploring the question: What is music? (Identifying our prior knowledge)

    • Games that introduce and demonstrate the musical elements


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Name everybody in the class!

    • Perform examples of different musical elements - rhythm, beat, tempo & pitch

    • Perform simple rhythms on your own and as part of a small group


  • Term Four Week Two

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs



    Music Activities

    • Recapping rhythm, beat and tempo from last week

    • Elements of a song - learning about pitch and chords

    • Introduction to the ukulele

    • Learning how to play a song


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele by accurately playing the chords with the correct timing


  • Term Four Week Three

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Music activities

    • Ukulele - learning & practicing chords, then songs

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele; playing the correct chords and strumming in time

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term Four Week Four

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on songs and songwriting to develop musical ideas
    • We are FOCUSING on communicating ideas effectively through the use of drama elements
    • We are FOCUSING on the elements of dance to help us develop and share ideas in small groups

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles


    Music activities

    • Ukulele - learning & practicing chords, then songs

    • Introduction to parodies

    • Parody lyric writing


    Music success criteria - you can/have...

    • Begun to learn a song on the ukulele; playing the correct chords and strumming in time

    • Written a parody of a popular song, with new lyrical ideas and themes


  • Term Four Week Five

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Music activities

    • Lyric writing using your context

    • Rehearsing

    • Perform! 


    Success criteria - you can/have... 

    • Performed a song with original lyrics


  • Term Four Week Six

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the elements of music through listening and demonstrations
    • We are EXPLORING the elements of drama through recognising how they are used in dramatic works
    • We are EXPLORING the use of movement to communicate ideas

    Pono: Hauora

    Zara and Alex with ball and apple

    Awhinatanga: Positive Partnerships

    Lupe and Neha with handshake icon

    Wänanga: The 5 Cs


    Dance activities

    • Just Dance! - in the theatre

    • Introduction to Kia Mana Ake - our school haka. What do we already know?

    • Words, actions and the meaning of Kia Mana Ake



    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Actively participated in small groups to imitate a range of movements as shown on the screen

    • Had fun dancing!

    • Explain what Kia Mana Ake is about, and explain why we learn it

    • Recite the words to Kia Mana Ake with accurate pronunciation and timing


  • Term Four Week Seven

    Performance Week!
    You will be performing in front of the Year 8s and 9s this week - our school haka + the Just Dance you have learnt.

  • Term Four Week Eight

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create drama, music and dance performances where we can share our ideas with an audience and demonstrate the performance skills that we have developed

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    Wänanga: Active Assessor


    Dance activities

    • Modifying the choreography with your own moves and elements

    • Group rehearsal

    • Group performance


    Dance success criteria - you can/have...

    • Choreographed a new section of your dance and rehearsed it

    • Incorporated a some new dance elements in the choreography 

    • Rehearsed as a group

    • Perform your dance to the class!


  • Term Four Week Nine

    Final week of the school year - fun week!