Creative Arts Dance (CAPS)

MONTHLY LESSON/TERM PLAN (TERM 1) - GRADE 7

TOPICs TIME ALLOCATION PERIOD COVER WEEKS TOTAL DAYS NUMBER TERM
PER MONTH OF
PERIODS
WEEK 1-2
Dance theory and literacy
 Knowledge and understanding of a
safe environment.
 Concepts of locomotors exercises.
 Description of good posture and
alignment.
 Dance element of space and
direction.

WEEK 2-3
Dance improvisation and composition
 Setting a safe environment.
 Introduction to posture and
alignment.
 Warm up-Walk runs and freezes
 Floor work-Flexing and stretching
the feet.
 Cool down with focus on posture
and alignment.

WEEK 4
Dance theory and literacy
Dance Conventions
 Continue with appropriate use of
space, respect and trust.
 Warm up continues with focus on
alignment and posture.
 Continues with focus on adding
rounding and lengthening of the
spine.
 Cooling down.

WEEK 5-6
Dance performance
 Warm up continues by exploring
variation in shape.
 Joint mobility-knee bends and
rises.
 Preparation for safe landing: toe-
ball-heel bends, small jumps off
two feet.
 Cool down with slow stretching.
 Continue exploring elements of
dance, use of space, shape,
dimensions, level directions,
pathways.

WEEK 7-8
 Warm up continues by exploring
various directions
 Focus on posture and alignment.
 Joint mobility and transfer of
weight from side to side.
 Dance improvisation and
composition.
Creative Arts Drama (CAPS)

MONTHLY LESSON/TERM PLAN (TERM 1) - GRADE 7

TOPICS TIME ALLOCATION PERIOD COVER WEEKS TOTAL DAYS NUMBER TERM
PER MONTH OF
PERIODS
WEEK 1-2
Dramatic skills-Playmaking
 Voice relaxation and breathing
exercises.
 Release tension and minor work
activities.

WEEK 3-4
Dramatic skills-Playmaking
 Relaxation, breathing and
resonance exercises.
 Use imagery to warm up the body.
 Develop characters, space, theme
and message of drama.

WEEK 5-6
Dramatic skills-Playmaking
 Voice, relaxation, breathing and
articulation exercises.
 Explore movement dynamics.
 Focus on listening and
concentration, action and
reaction.
WEEK 7-8
Dramatic skills-Playmaking
 Research careers of
actors/dancers/singers/clowns
and stand-up comedians.
 Rehearse improvised drama for
assessment.
 Present researched careers.
Creative Arts Visual Arts (CAPS)

MONTHLY LESSON/TERM PLAN (TERM 1) - GRADE 7

TOPICs TIME ALLOCATION PERIOD COVER WEEKS TOTAL DAYS NUMBER TERM
PER MONTH OF
PERIODS
WEEK 1-2
Baseline Assessment 2D and 3D
Practical Art activities.
Create 2D and 3D artwork.
 Observe and discuss visual stimuli
like photographs and real objects.
 Create 2D and 3D simple paper
constructions.
 Drawing and colouring.
 Line, tone, mark making used in
own lettering.

WEEK 3-4
Create in 2D
 Drawing and painting.
 Line, tone, texture, mark making.
 Art elements.
 Observational projects.
 Art elements: Shape, line, tone,
texture and colour.
 Similarities and differences,
respect and understanding of self.
 The arts of heritage, crafts.
WEEK 5-6
Create in 2D
 Drawing and painting
 Art elements: Line, tone, texture,
mark making.
 Design principles, balance,
contrast and emphasis.
 Description of artwork: Shape,
line, colour, texture, tone.
 Personal expression of local craft.