Dance Unit Plan

Due to the fact that I will only be teaching the line dance portions
for the upcoming unit, I will only provide a table that highlights the
different dances that I am teaching and the SLOs that the lessons
meet with regards to the certain grades. Dates cannot be determined
yet.
I will be teaching line dance to all grades, so I have decided to do
a table of the dances I am teaching from order in division (I then II then
III). Each division will do the same dances throughout the unit.
The assessment of the dance unit for the division one and two
will be according to a rubric, for the division three classes, the students
will create a routine and present it. That will be a main component of
their assessment.

Grade: All Grades

TBD

Unit: Dance

Divisio
n

Lesson
Title

GLO

SLO

Learning
Activities

Shoemaker
s Dance

A1-1
A1-3
A1-8
A1-9
D1-1

1. Wind the
bobbin, wind it
back.
2. Pull the thread
3. 3 Claps
4. Repeat
5. 7 punches to
the hand with
each right and left
twice.
6. Repeat

Rubric

1. 4 steps back
starting with right
foot and keeping
your arms moving.
Clap on last step
2. 4 steps up. Clap
on last step
3. Rolling
grapevine to right
and left. Clap on
last step.
4. Travolta twice
5. Egg beater
6. Repeat
1.
2.
3.

Rubric

C
D

The Hustle

A
C
D

The Wheat

A
C

A1-1
A1-3
A1-8
A1-9
D1-1

A1-1
A1-3
A1-8

Assessmen
t

Observation

Observation

Rubric
Observation

Dates:
Safety

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

Instruction
al
Strategies
1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Equip.

Music
Gym

Motivation

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music

Outline
safety
regulations

1. Direct
Instruction
2.

Music

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt

Hora

A
C
D

Cotton Eye
Joe

A
C
D

A1-9
D1-1

A4-1
A4-2
A4-3
A4-4
C4-6
D4-1

A4-1
A4-2
A4-3
A4-4
C4-6
D4-1

4.

1. Left foot step,

right cross over,
then left step.
2. Hop on left, kick
with right. Then
hop on right then
kick with the left.
3. Repeat.

Rubric

1. Stomp kick then

triple step back
with right then
left. Repeat
2. Right, left,
right, left then
shuffle step.
3. Repeat

Rubric

Observation

Observation

in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music

Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Pleskavac
Kolo

A
C
D

Cadillac
Ranch

A
C
D

Macarena

A
C
D

A4-1
A4-2
A4-3
A4-4
C4-6
D4-1

A7-1
A7-2
A7-3
A7-4
C7-6
D7-1

A7-1
A7-2
A7-3
A7-4
C7-6
D7-1

1. In circle, step
with right then left
then right.
2. Then step back
with left then right
then left.
3. Repeat
4. 3 claps
5. Go around circle
clockwise then
counterclockwise
(8 shuffles each)

Rubric

1. Pigeon toes
twice
2. Right step
twice, then left
twice.
3. 2 taps to front
then back
4. Tap to front,
then side, then
back then side.
5. Slap foot, then
cross step to each
side then front
and back.
6. Repeat
1. Right hand out,
then left hand.
2. Then palms up,
to shoulders
3. Then to the
head and then to
hips then butt.
4. Wiggle butt

Rubric

Observation

Observation
Dance
Creation

Rubric
Observation
Dance
Creation

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen

then jump clap

and turn to side.

Boot
Scootin
Boogie

A
C
D

A7-1
A7-2
A7-3
A7-4
C7-6
D7-1

1. Foot taps on
right then left.
Then right, left,
right.
2. Grape vine
(kick foot out,
then in and turn to
side)
3. Cross over with
claps to right then
left.
4. Rock step twice
front, then 4 hops
back in z.
5. Repeat

(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)
Rubric
Observation
Dance
Creation

Outline
safety
regulations
in gym
(space
awareness)
and
cooperation
(no
bullying, no
making fun
of others)

Links For Songs:

Cadillac Ranch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLrdcjHYX0
Macarena - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkuh0SYJTSY
Boot Scootin Boogie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d05tQrhNMkA
Cotton Eye Joe- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcDy8HEg1QY
Hora - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv0Mbad5p2c

1. Direct
Instruction
2.
Cooperative
Learning
3. Social
Model

Music
Gym

Positive
Reinforceme
nt
Modeling
Moral
Developmen
t

Pleskavac Kova https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlVlgOsb_wQ

Shoemakers
The Hustle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUfDTn5huM
The Wheat -

Dance Assessment
Students Name: ______________________ Date: ______________ Class: _____
Physical Skills A
Physical Skills B
Physical Skills C
Physical Skills

Demonstrates
rhythm through
complete body
movements
Incorporates
knowledge of steps
into various
sequences
Encourages
cooperation and
provides leadership
Enthusiastic and
encouraging
Positive social skills
with positive and
specific feedback

Social Skills

Has rhythm
Working knowledge of
steps
Forms a smooth sequence
of steps
Cooperation both physically
and socially
Willing to try
Demonstrates good social
skills particularly with
their partner/group

Very motivated
takes initiative
Has positive
influence on others
Helps others
Willingness to dance
with all partners
Willing to
incorporate their
creative movement
ideas
High level of
enthusiasm

Social Skills

Involved in the dance unit

Is able to work with
others
Respects others
Listens attentively to
directions/instructions
Willing to try and seek
assistance
Follows
directions/instructions to
the best of their ability

Poor rhythm
Demonstrates
inconsistent
knowledge of steps
No sequence formation
Unable/unwilling to
cooperate with others
Negative attitude
Lack of social skills
Negative
comments/actions of
others and themselves

Social Skills

Has difficulty working

with others
Does not get involved on
their own
Shows negative behavior/
attitude towards others
Does not respect
themselves or others
Listens or follows
directions/instructions
inconsistently
Does less than what is
expected

Rate the student according to the following rubric (criteria)

A
B
C
D

Excellent Performs the skills correctly on almost all occasions. Very strong class dancer, skills
performed with great consistency. A very positive attitude towards dance.
Proficient Performs skills correctly on most occasions. A good class dancer, a few skills
require additional practice. A good attitude towards dance.
Developing - Performs skills correctly on some occasions. An improving class dancer, more
practice required on all skills. An inconsistent effort in the dance class from day to day.
Emerging Performs the skills correctly on very few occasions. A novice, beginning dancer
with little exposure or experience/skill. A very poor attitude towards dance.

Very little rhythm

Demonstrates little/n
knowledge of steps
No sequence formation
Unable/unwilling to
cooperate with others
Negative attitude
Lack of social skills
Negative
comments/actions of
others and themselve

Social Skills

Does not work with oth

Does not get involved on
their own. Constant
supervision is necessar
Shows negative behavio
attitude towards other
Does not respect
themselves or others
Does not listen or follow
directions/instructions
Does much less than wh
is expected
Disruptive influence for
the teacher/class