Popular Marches
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Duration
Target Group
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
- locate Portugal in Europe and the world;
- identify popular marches as an element of traditional Portuguese culture;
- recognise the costums and symbolic elements used in marches as representative of a people's culture;
- Understanding and valuing cultural diversity;
- Develop a critical and creative spirit.
Student knowledge
Students should recognize the parade of popular marches as a socio-cultural moment of great importance to Portuguese identity, with the appreciation of Portuguese folk music and the use of symbols from each community (the sardine; the boat; the basil; the carnation; agricultural products and instruments; ...).
Classroom Organisation
Classroom + Large space or gym
Software & Hardware
Computer with internet connection+ projector
Or interactive whiteboard
VR glasses
Description
Introduction - 10 min;
The teacher shows the location of Portugal on Google map and identifies Lisbon, the capital city. A brief discussion takes place to gather students' opinions on Portugal or the Portuguese;
Development-30 min;
Students watch a video or short videos about popular marches. They identify visual elements of the costumes and common/repeated choreographic aspects;
Students are invited to dance by repeating the steps;
Students are challenged to create a march to present on a commemorative day around the Summer Solstice or end-of-year party.
Additional Information
The celebration of the Summer Solstice on 21 June marks the São João - or June - traditions that lead people to celebrate the so-called ‘popular saints’.
In the more northerly regions, the festivities are predominantly dedicated to St John, while the fishing communities celebrate St Peter. In Lisbon, St Anthony, the land of his birth, is celebrated.
Worksheets Description
Assessment is formative, based on interest and participation in the various tasks.
There will also be a worksheet on the subject.
