Using Expressive Arts to Communicate
You might recall, Emer spoke about choral reading and working with soliloquy using Romeo and Juliet. This links with the element 'Using expressive arts to communicate.'
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PLU: Communication and Literacy
Element: Using expressive arts to communicate
Learning Outcome 1.22: Participate in a performance or presentation, e.g. presentation of a short drama piece to members of class, performance of dance or music to parents
Learning Outcome 1.23: Create a range of images using a variety of materials
Learning Outcome 1.25: Listen to a range of music and respond by discussing thoughts and feelings, e.g. favourite singer and say why they like their music {Listen to song/s chosen by teacher and/or students}
Suggested Level 3 LOs: OL 5, W 4, W 11
PLU: Preparing for work
Element: Preparing for a work related activity
Learning Outcome 5.13: Participate in a short interview, e.g. mock job interview with a teacher
Suggested Level 3 LOs: OL 12, W 4
Supports
The supports below are suitable for students following a Level 2 Learning Programme and Level 3 learners in your Junior Cycle English classroom
The website below lists some novel ideas for inspiring communication through expressive arts.
https://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/expressiveartinspirations/100-art-therapyexercises.html
This further website has some unusual ideas and methodologies for using unexpected mediums and materials.
https://mymodernmet.com/20-unusually-awesome-art/
Students could write a song review:
http://songoftheday.co/how-to-write-a-review/A music review | - |
# LearnEnglish (britishcouncil.org) Daily English Activities: Write a Music Video Review (daily-english-activities.bloghospot.com)
Students give a short talk/presentation on a chosen song
Students use YouTube/Apple/Amazon/Spotify to search and play their songs
As an individual or as part of a group, students could then learn the steps to create a dance.
Fortnite has made this a desirable activity! See below
Song Exploder is a podcast series where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made.
Please note: Teacher discretion is advised if choosing episodes to share with your class.
The links below contain a selection of basic instructional videos for popular or easy to learn dance styles.
The Jive:
The Hand Jive: