Unit 1 Rhythm & Dance

Grade 4-5
SKILL: Jump Rope Tinikling
Emerging

Proficient

Acceptable

Exemplary

The student is
unable to
demonstrate the
Jump Rope Tinikling
as defined below.

The student
generally
demonstrates the
Jump Rope Tinikling
as defined below.

The student is able

to demonstrate the
Jump Rope Tinikling
as defined below:

The student
consistently
demonstrates the
Jump Rope Tinikling
as defined below.

Standard Cues
Imitate: Students watch and imitate movements of a partner or leader.
Tempo: Change speed with pace of music (slow, medium, fast).
Jog: Face forward, upright body position, heel-toe motion, short stride, alternate
feet, swing arms in opposition to legs, quick, quick steps.
Chasse: Gallop to the side in one direction; step together, step together, step
together.
Walk: Face forward, upright body position, heel-toe motion, medium stride,
alternate feet, swing arms in opposition to legs, slow pace.
Activity
Students will work in groups of 6. Two students kneel on the group facing each
other and holding the end of a long rope in each hand in front of each knee; ropes
should be taut and approximately two feet apart. The other four students will be
the jumpers (birds).
The students holding the ropes tap the ropes twice on the ground approximately
shoulder-width apart, and tap them together on the ground. Pattern is out, out, in,
in (4 counts). Continue until students can create a steady beat. If the students
have difficulty with this pattern, begin by tapping the knees twice, then clapping
hands twice.
The jumpers stand to the left side of the rope. One at a time, the jumpers step
quickly and lightly on each foot (right, left). Pattern is in, in, out, out (4 counts).