ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Front crawl using a kickboard

Swimming Unit | Level 18

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to front crawl using a kickboard. 

IMPORTANCE
Front crawling is important because it is the fastest and most efficient swim stroke especially when you are swimming long distances.

VOCABULARY
Inline: arranged in a straight line.

When front crawling using a kickboard, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into partners. Ro Sham Bo with your partner to decide who will start with the kickboard first. When I say, "GO!" front crawl while practicing your breathing to the other side of the shallow end. Your partner will help you swim in straight line by guiding your kickboard. When you reach the other side, give your partner a turn.
2. Repeat as many times as needed.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Whirlpool. In this game, we will be creating a body of swirling water, also known as a whirlpool. Your goal is to see if you can front crawl using a kickboard in the whirlpool’s current.

INSTRUCTIONS

• With the class, form a circle in the shallow end with your kickboard.
• You must be at least an arm’s length away from the students standing next you.
• When I say, “GO!” begin wading in a clockwise direction.
• When I say, “FRONT CRAWL!” push off the ground and let the current of the whirlpool help you glide as you practice your front crawl.
• When I say, WADE!” begin wading again.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Call out “FRONT CRAWL!” when the current is strong enough to
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills (step by step) and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
  • Allow students to respond with the help of pictures, a peer helper, manipulatives, or teacher.
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
• Reflection: 
  • What does inline mean? What were you keeping your body inline with during today's skill?
  • What was hardest for you about learning how to front crawl using a kickboard?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Water Baseball. In this game, your goal is to get more runs than the opposing team by front crawling using your kickboard from base to base.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams. I will decide which team will bat and field first.
• If you are batting first, decide the batting order and line up single file behind home plate.
• Your kickboard will be used as your bat.
• If you are fielding first, decide which position each student will play (catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base, outfield).
• I will choose a pitcher to begin the game.
• A batter is out if:
  • the ball is caught in the air
  • the ball is thrown to the base before the batter swims to it
• ball is considered foul if it is hit out of the pool.
• If you hit the ball, begin front crawling using your kickboard to 1st plate.
• Batters and fielders will switch after three outs or after a team has scored five runs.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide teams equally based on athletic ability.  
  • Remind students to be honest when tagging the bases.
  • Remind students that because the bases are under water that we will give “close calls” to the batting team.
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills (step by step) and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
  • Allow students to respond with the help of pictures, a peer helper, manipulatives, or teacher.
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
• Reflection:
  • What does inline mean? What were you keeping your body inline with during today's skill?
  • What was hardest for you about learning how to front crawl using a kickboard?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Sharks and Minnows. In this game, your goal is to front crawl using your kickboard past the shark (tagger) and be the last minnow swimming.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select one student to begin as the shark. The shark must start in the middle of the shallow end.
• Everyone else will line up shoulder-to-shoulder along the edge of the shallow end.
• When I say, “GO!” the minnows have to front crawl using their kickboard to the other side of the shallow end without being tagged by the shark.
• If you are tagged, you become seaweed and must place your kickboard outside of the pool.
• Seaweed must stand exactly where they were tagged and must keep their feet planted, only moving their arms.
• If you make it to the other end without being tagged, you are safe.
• We will begin a new round when all the minnows get to the other side or are tagged by the shark.
• We will start a new game when there is one minnow remaining.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If the game is lasting longer than expected, add a second shark
• ELL Accommodation:
  • Post labeled pictures of skills (step by step) and game play.
  • Partner with proficient English speakers for directions/modeling and reflections.
• SpEd Accommodation:
  • Allow students extra time to master the skill.
  • Allow students to respond with the help of pictures, a peer helper, manipulatives, or teacher.
  • Set individual goals for physical or behavioral modifications.
• Reflection: 
  • What does inline mean? What were you keeping your body inline with during today's skill?
  • What was hardest for you about learning how to front crawl using a kickboard?