ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Compliment Others

Sportsmanship Unit | Level 6

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to practice complimenting others.

IMPORTANCE
Complimenting others is important because it motivates, promotes positivity and boosts self-esteem in others.

VOCABULARY
Compliment: to say something of praise or admiration.

These phrases can be used during different situations that may come up while playing a game with teammates:

Encouraging Phrases

• “You can do it!”
• “Keep going!”
• “I am confident in your ability.”
• “We care about you.”
• “I know you can handle it.”
• “We can do this together.”
• “We need your help with ___.“
• “Can you help us do ____?“
• “We won’t be able to do ___ without you.”
• “We really want you to be a part of our team.”

Congratulating Phrases

• “You really improved today.”
• “It’s obvious you did your best.”
• “It made me feel good when you did ____.”
• “I appreciated _____.“
• “Thank you for doing ____ in the game.”
• Give each other high-fives or a hug after a game or challenge.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Transporters. Your goal is to work with your partner to transport your beach ball without using your hands. Remember to compliment others when you see someone doing a good job.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Before the game begins, each pair will line up behind a marker cone.
• When I say “GO!” you and your partner must find a way to transport the beach ball without using your hands from the baseline to the end line and back.
• All team members must have a body part that is touching the beach ball.
• If the ball touches the ground at any point you must start over.
• We will start a new game once everyone has made it back to the baseline.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Consider having teams switch partners after each game so that everyone gets a chance to work with different people.
  • Remind students that communication is the key when completing this challenge.
• Safety:
  • A team should not start moving until each member has said that they are ready.
• 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: 
  • A __________ is to say something of praise or admiration.
  • When I receive a compliment I feel...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing River Crossing. In this game, you are all a part of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. You have come across a river (jump ropes) in your path and you need to get to the other side. The waters are very dangerous and the only way to cross is to use the steppingstones (dots) while holding hands with another classmate. Your goal is to work together to get across the river. Remember to compliment others when you see someone doing a good job.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select each of you a partner to cross the river with.
• You may only step on the steppingstones.
• You cannot step on the river or you will have to start over.
• You may share a steppingstone with your partner.
• We will begin a new game when everyone has crossed safely.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Switch up partners each game so that students get a chance to work with multiple students.
• Safety:
  • Partners must hold hands without interlacing fingers to avoid unnecessary injury.
• 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: 
  • A __________ is to say something of praise or admiration.
  • When I receive a compliment I feel...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Gopher Tunnel. Your goal is to work together to form a tunnel so that each person can go through. Remember to compliment others when you see someone doing a good job.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, I will select two students for every hula-hoop to hold on either side as the tunnel builders.
• I will select a student to crawl like a gopher through the tunnel.
• Everyone will take turns either being the gopher or a tunnel builder.
• You may only move safely through the tunnel.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Have students cheer on their classmates as they make their way through the tunnel.
  • Gophers can high-five tunnel builders as they are going through the tunnel.
• Safety:
  • Make sure students keep the hula-hoops still so gophers do not trip.
• 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: 
  • A __________ is to say something of praise or admiration.
  • When I receive a compliment I feel...