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This lesson will introduce students to The Elements of Dance. There is no preparation required and it can be used in the physical or virtual classroom. Use it as a stand alone lesson or pair it with additional products from The Curriculum Collection, Grade 8 Dance (in progress and coming soon). Made by a teacher with a lifetime of dance experience for teachers and students at all entry points. 1. Google Slides Presentation (student friendly lesson instructions & activity) 2. Vocabulary List

This lesson focuses on reflecting, responding, and analyzing choreography (A2). There is no preparation required and it can be used in the physical or virtual classroom. It pairs well with Lesson #1 and 2 (The Elements of Dance & Dance Fundamentals) but can be use as a stand alone lesson (be sure to review the vocabulary words that are included in this lesson, with students). Additional products from The Curriculum Collection, Grade 8 Dance are in progress and will be released soon. Made by

This lesson will introduce students to Dance Fundamentals. There is no preparation required and it can be used in the physical or virtual classroom. Use it as a stand alone lesson or pair it with additional products from The Curriculum Collection, Grade 8 Dance (in progress and coming soon). Made by a teacher with a lifetime of dance experience for teachers and students at all entry points. 1. Google Slides Presentation (student friendly lesson instructions & activity) 2. Video - Vocabulary

CROSS CURRICULAR RESOURCE Grade 8 (Ontario Curriculum) Format: Google Docs VISUAL ARTS & LANGUAGE (WRITING)Students are asked to upload an image of their choice that represents current thoughts, feelings, emotions, or experiences (their own or others). Then, students complete a written response that explains the significance of the image by describing the ways in which it conveys feelings, issues, themes, and/or social concerns. INCLUDEDOntario Curriculum Expectations Visual Arts - Task Sheet

Editable class list templates for general collection, field trips, IEP specific, technology & username/password tracker, student image/identification quick reference chart. At the beginning of each year, assign a "student number" to each child that corresponds with your alphabetical class list. My students are responsible for submitting assignments by student number so I don't have to shuffle through papers every-time I want to record data. This also helps with report card writing and assessme

This research/project based lesson will allow students to explore cultural forms and contexts of Dance. There is no preparation required and it can be used in the physical or virtual classroom. Use it as a stand alone lesson or pair it with additional products from The Curriculum Collection, Grade 8 Dance (in progress and more coming soon). Made by a teacher with a lifetime of dance experience for teachers and students at all entry points. 1. Google Slides Presentation 2. Task #3 Cultural Form

VOCABULARYVocabulary List #1 (Handout)Vocabulary Quiz #1 (Fill in the Blank)Vocabulary List #1 (Answer Key)Vocabulary List #2 (Handout)Vocabulary Quiz #2 (Fill in the Blank)Vocabulary List #2 (Answer Key)OVERALL EXPECTATION (A2)Task #1 - Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing (A2)Task #1 - Note: Open Response (no assessment sheet provided)OVERALL EXPECTATION (A3)Task #2 - Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts (A3)Task #2 - Success Criteria / Assessment Sheet (Rubric)Task #3 - Exploring Forms and

Edit the checklists to suit your classroom expectationsPrint multiple copies of each checklist for students to fill out Classroom Organization Option: Attach the lists to clipboards (1 clipboard per job checklist) Attach a pencil to each clipboard Use 3M hooks to hang the clipboards on the back of the classroom door (or in another area of your classroom)

Use this quick reference guide as a way of organizing the subject specific grade levels for each IEP studentIt does not replace the IEP, but rather, can assist with planning, report cards, meetings, and tracking progress or change over time

THE BINDER COLLECTION STUDENT INFORMATION BINDER Package (PDF) Includes:1. Student Information Forms (Subheading Page - Forms Provided by the School) 2. Student Information (Quick Reference) 3. Birthday List (Quick Reference) 4. Behaviour Log 5. Parent/Guardian Contact Info (Subheading Page - List Provided by the School) 6. Parent Communication Log 7. Term 1 IEP (Quick Reference) 8. Term 2 IEP (Quick Reference) 9. Parent Teacher Conference (Request Form) 10. Parent Teacher Conference (Confirmat

Use this editable long range plan template to effectively manage your time, inform parents/guardians, or to provide evidence of long term planning to administratorsSubjects are colour coded to reflect the Ontario Curriculum documents (but the document can be used for any curriculum)Organization Tip: Keep the descriptions brief and use a hyperlink to redirect you to your digital copy of your units of work

After you finish each unit/subject, simply add the students overall grade to this assessment tracker. This is a great tool to keep track of student progress (over the span of the school year) and would be helpful to reference when communicating with parents and students about subject area strengths and next steps. It also allows you to identify which subjects need to be assessed and finalized before writing the reports.

Editable Day Plans Template Digital or Print Use

Use this quick reference guide as a way of organizing the subject specific grade levels for each IEP studentIt does not replace the IEP, but rather, can assist with planning, report cards, meetings, and tracking progress or change over time

Colour CodingClassroom Set UpTechnologyPriority PreparationsFirst WeekStudent NumbersFirst Day of School (Playground Sign)Links to resources in my TPT store that correspond with this list.