Tinikling : Traditional (1955) - http://youtu.be/0cI4hZ6Pces?t=24s http://youtu.be/62zfIM45skY?t=6s

Grass dance: http://youtu.be/rTRBVFezmS4?t=9s

Hula http://youtu.be/wIvAW_XWA_4?t=42s http://youtu.be/naBGd0sZ-Ak?t=18s

Videos to get ready:

Cultural dance for Storytelling

Emillee Carr Second Grade

Social Studies and Art

Culture - The attitudes and behavior that are

characteristic of a particular social group or organization.

Customs/Traditions- a specific practice of long standing; an inherited pattern of thought or action.

Review:

Students will participate in a discussion about three different

cultures (Pilipino, Native American and Polynesian), and how they use dance as a method of storytelling.

Students will identify connections between dance movements and the meaning behind them through videos and explanations.

  Students will demonstrate knowledge of “culture” by writing a

story about their culture of a culture previously learned about.

Students (in groups) will brainstorm, write and demonstrate a story through interpretive dance.

Learning Objectives

Many cultures use dances to tell the stories of their culture.

Philippine - Native American - Polynesian (Hawaiian)

Things to watch and listen for: Body movements Rhythm (how it is made) Clothing Possible meaning

Keep in mind we will be having a discussion and participation is required

How can dance be used to represent a culture and tell a

story?

Groups of 3-4 students Decide on a culture (your own or one we

talked about) Write a story and dance

Three parts or ideas in story one dance move per idea

Creating rhythm is optional!

Activity

On the front:

What was successful about your story/dance?

What didn’t work as well?

On the back: Culture means________. This can be about a culture we learned about or your own!

Reflection: