ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Strike a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits

Badminton Unit | Level 4

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to strike a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits. 

IMPORTANCE
Striking a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits is important because the increased repetition improves your reaction time when hitting the ball.

VOCABULARY
Strike: hit forcibly on purpose.
Consecutive: continuous without stopping.

When striking a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Spread out onto the field with your teammate and stand at least an arm’s length away from the team next to you. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the paddle first. When I say, “GO!” the first teammate will toss the beach ball in the air and try to strike it three times in a row. The other teammate will count aloud each hit. Switch roles after three hits. 
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Volley Stations. Your goal is to practice your perfect form as you strike a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, decide which volley station you would like to start in – beginner, intermediate or advanced.
• Once you decide on a station, pick a partner to pair up with.
• In the beginner station, you will spread out and practice hitting the beach ball with your paddle.
• In the intermediate station, you will practice hitting the beach ball with your paddle, trying to stay inside the designated hula-hoops.
• In the advanced station, you will practice hitting the beach ball with your paddle as you stand on the designated dots.
• Switch roles after 10 tries. Keep track of how many times your partner hits the beach ball with the paddle.
• You can move from one station to the next based on your comfort level.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students, this is not a competition – everyone should focus on their own progress.
  • Remind students, if they feel they need an increase or decrease in difficulty that the teacher may place them in a different station.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • I hold my paddle with my __________ hand.
  • Something that was hard for me today was...

STORYLINE
Today we are going to play Freeze Dance Badminton. Your goal is to strike a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits as many times as possible while you dance to the music.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams.
• One team will wait behind the short cones and the other team will spread out onto the field with their paddles and beach balls.
• When I say, “GO!” I will start playing the music.
• When the music is playing, you must start hitting the beach ball with your paddle, continuously.
• When the music stops, you must freeze with your beach ball and paddle.
• When you are frozen, someone from the other team will take over your paddle and beach ball and you will wait behind the short cones.
• We will begin a new game once everyone has had a chance to hit the beach ball.

TEACHING TIPS

• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • I hold my paddle with my __________ hand.
  • Something that was hard for me today was...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Scavenger Hunt. Your goal is to hunt for the assigned pieces of treasure while your teammate strikes a lightweight object upwards with consecutive hits.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Before the game begins, I will put all the equipment out onto the field.
• Ro Sham Bo to decide who on your team will start with the paddle and beach ball.
• Line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline.
• When I say, "GO!" the teammate with the paddle and the beach ball will start hitting the ball in the air.
• The other teammate must go out into the field and find the assigned item.
• Find an item:
  • That is blue; that is round; that is green; that has a point; that is made of string; that has a hole in it; that you can stand on; that you can wear; etc.
• Switch roles after each round.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Have students help you set up all of the items at the beginning of each game.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications. 
  • Allow students to demonstrate skill one-on-one with teacher.
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
• Reflection:
  • I hold my paddle with my __________ hand.
  • Something that was hard for me today was...