Grade 4

1 (Does not yet meet expectations)

2 (Marginally meets expectations)

3 (Meets expectations)

4 (Exceeds expectations)

MARK

Effort

Ø  Participates only with strong encouragement.

Ø  Is easily distracted and finds it difficult to maintain focus. May distract others.

Ø  Participates in dance. 

Ø  Frequent reminders are needed to maintain focus on the dance.

Ø  Participates in dance with a positive attitude. 

Ø  Needs to be reminded to focus at times. 

Ø  Can stay focused and follows instruction well.

Ø  Participates in dance with enthusiasm, and encourages others to participate.

Ø  Is consistently focused and on task and encourages others to remain focused.

Level and Space

Ø  Uses little of the space possible for movements.

Ø  Student movement experiences only one level.

Ø  Uses some of the space provided.

Ø  Movement is limited to only two levels.

Ø  Attempts to use most of the space provided.

Ø  At times uses varied levels within their movement experience.

Ø  Uses all space provided, vertically as well as horizontally.

Ø  Uses all levels within their exploration of movement.

Patterns and Pathways

Ø  Pathways and patterns are not apparent in the dance composition.

Ø  Uses one or two pathways and patterns in their dance.

Ø  Attempts various pathways in their movement.

Ø  Basic patterns are included in their dance composition.

Ø  Uses an extensive variety of pathways in their movement.

Ø  Incorporates well-defined patterns in their dance composition.

Creativity and Interpretation

Ø  Uses common and stereotypical patterns borrowed from others.

Ø  Uses familiar patterns and movements.

Ø  Re-uses a simple pattern borrowed from others or media.

Ø  Adapts some options from others in their movement

Ø  Goes beyond the familiar to take a small risk.

Ø  Movements repeat limited common patterns and themes.

Ø  Explores a variety of creative options.

Ø  Takes some risks in their exploration.

Ø  Movements show unusual patterns and fair variety.

Ø  Explores numerous creative options.

Ø  Willing to take risks in their exploration.

Ø  Movements are highly original and carried out well.

Ø  Movements highlight the music in an interesting way.

Relationships (whole group and partner work)

Ø  Difficulty with partner work or in whole group section of dance, off task regularly

Ø  Following partners movements during warm up and cool down section of dance with little or no effort and accuracy

Ø  Has minimal difficulty with working in whole group or with partner

Ø  Follows partners movements during warm up and cool down with minimal effort and accuracy

Ø  Works well with partners and in whole group

Ø  Follows partners movements during warm up and cool down with good effort and accuracy 

Ø  Works well with partners and in whole group and helps focus others who require guidance in group work

Ø  Excellent focus, effort and accuracy during warm up and cool down