ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Catch a self-tossed foam ring

Frisbee Unit | Level 1

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to catch a self-tossed foam ring.

IMPORTANCE
Catching a self-tossed foam ring is important because it improves hand-eye coordination and timing. Catching is necessary in Frisbee, as well as other sports like baseball, softball, football, basketball, etc.

VOCABULARY
Palm: the somewhat concave part of the human hand between the bases of the fingers and the wrist or the corresponding part of the forefoot of a lower mammal.

When catching a self-tossed foam ring, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into pairs. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will go first. Line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline with your Frisbee. When I say, "GO!" toss your Frisbee in the air and catch it. Switch with your partner after each try.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Angry Birds. Your goal is to catch a self-tossed foam ring and avoid getting hit by a flying piglet (fuzzy ball).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – angry birds and pigs.
• Before the game begins, the angry birds will line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• The pigs will line up on a sideline. The pigs cannot throw any piglets past the boundary cones or enter the alley to retrieve piglets during a game.
• When I say, “GO!” the angry birds will run to the nest (end line) trying not to get hit by a flying piglet.  
• If you get to the nest without getting hit, find an egg (foam ring), toss it up and catch it.
• Once you have caught the egg, bring it back to the baseline.
• Angry birds are safe once they have passed either the baseline or nest.
• We will begin a new game when all the eggs are brought back to the baseline. Pigs and angry birds will switch roles.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If angry birds are staying too long at one end of the alley, consider using a 10-second countdown.
• 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: 
  • Today I worked on catching a ring between my __________.
  • Today I helped a friend by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Three Ring Circus. In this game, you are the ringmaster. Your goal is to catch a self-tossed foam ring as you go from one ring (hula-hoop) to another, performing tricks for the audience. 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, everyone must form a single file line behind the tall cone.
• When I say, “GO!” the first student in line will run from ring to ring in a zigzag pattern.
• In each ring, you must throw the foam ring up in the air and catch it.
• When the first student gets to the first ring, I will say, “GO!” and the next student in line can begin.
• We will begin a new game once everyone has made it through the circus.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Start by demonstrating how to run through the course.
• Safety:
  • Students need to be mindful of keeping a safe distance from other students to avoid collisions.
• 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: 
  • Today I worked on catching a ring between my __________.
  • Today I helped a friend by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing SPUD. In this game, your goal is to catch a self-tossed foam ring and get as few letters (S-P-U-D) as possible.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select a student to start in the center zone with the foam ring.
• Before the game begins, you will circle up around the center zone.
• When I say, “GO!” the student in the middle will toss the foam ring straight up and catch it.
• If you are not the thrower, run as far away as possible.
• When the foam ring is caught the thrower will yell, “SPUD!”
• When “SPUD!” is called, everyone must freeze.
• The catcher can take up to five steps (not jumps) towards the closest student and try to hit him/her below the shoulders with the foam ring.
• If the student catches the throw or the foam ring bounces first, the thrower receives a letter.
• If a student is hit, he/she receives a letter and starts with the foam ring in the center zone next round.  

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • To increase the length of the game, consider using the word P-O-T-A-T-O.
• 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: 
  • Today I worked on catching a ring between my __________.
  • Today I helped a friend by...