ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Return a tossed lightweight object

Badminton Unit | Level 8

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to return a tossed lightweight object.

IMPORTANCE
Returning a tossed lightweight object is important because it is the first step in learning how to hit a served birdie. 

VOCABULARY
Return: give, put, or send (something) back to a place or person.

When returning a tossed lightweight object, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the paddle first. Spread out onto the field and stand 3 – 5 feet away from one another. When I say, “GO!” one teammate will toss and catch the beach ball and the other teammate will strike it. Switch roles after you have hit the beach ball 10 times.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Fly Swat. Your goal is to return a tossed lightweight object into one of the hula-hoops.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up single file behind the marker cone.
• The first half of the line will have fly swatters (paddles).
• When I say, "GO!" the first person in line will move up to the second cone and I will throw a fly to him/her.
• After you have hit the fly with your fly swatter, retrieve your fly and try to swat it into one of the three hula-hoops.
• You must stay behind the cones when trying to swat a fly into the hula-hoop.
• When you have made it in a hula-hoop, bring the fly back to the center hula-hoop.
• Give your paddle to someone in the front of the line and get back in line.
• The faster you bring back the fly, the more chances you will have at hitting it again.
• We will begin a new game once everyone has had a chance to swat a fly.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to stand behind the second cone to avoid being hit with a paddle when the person in front of them is swinging.
• 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:
  • Should you step towards or away from the ball as it comes towards you?
  • It was difficult for me to __________ today.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Symphony. Your goal is to use your instrument (paddle) to return a tossed lightweight object to the audience.   

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – symphony players and audience members.  
• Symphony players will choose an instrument they are going to play.
• I will begin as the conductor.
• Before the game begins, every student in the symphony will sit on a dot with their instrument.
• When I say, "GO!" I will begin throwing beach balls to the symphony.
• Symphony players must try and strike the balls into the audience.
• Audience members must try and catch the balls.
• If you retrieve a ball, put it back into the middle hula-hoop.
• We will switch roles after five minutes.

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:
  • Should you step towards or away from the ball as it comes towards you?
  • It was difficult for me to __________ today.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Partner Passing. Your goal is to see how many times you can return a tossed lightweight object to your partner.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into partners.
• Before the game begins, Ro Sham Bo to decide who will start with the paddle.
• The other partner will start 3 – 5 feet away with the beach ball.
• When I say, “GO!” the partner with the beach ball will toss it and the other partner will hit it back.
• Count aloud each time you strike the beach ball.
• Switch roles after 10 hits.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to move closer to one another if setting is too difficult.  
  • Divide students into teams based on athletic ability.
  • Remind students to be aware of other partners around them when tossing and striking the ball.
• 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:
  • Should you step towards or away from the ball as it comes towards you?
  • It was difficult for me to __________ today.