ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Try as hard as you can

Sportsmanship Unit | Level 11

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to practice trying as hard as we can.

IMPORTANCE
Trying as hard as you can is important because the harder you work the more successful you will be.

VOCABULARY
Success: the accomplishment of a goal.

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

Disagreeing Phrases

• “I feel ___when you do ___.“
• “Maybe we could try ___?“
• “You/we might consider trying....”
• “I noticed ______ , but I wish ____.”
• "Something I liked is ____ because _____.”
• “I see your point, but what about _____?”
• “What if we did _____?“
• “How about we try _____?”

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 always try as hard as you can and do your best.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into pairs.
• 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 touching the beach ball.
• If the beach 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 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: 
  • What does success mean?
  • When I am __________ it is difficult to try as hard as I can.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Crows vs. Cranes. Your goal is to not get tagged and to make it to your end zone safely. Remember to always try as hard as you can and do your best.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two teams – crows and cranes.
• Before the game begins, line up along one side of the midline with your team facing the other team.
• When I say, “Crows”, the crow team will be the runners and have to get to their end zone without being tagged by the other team.
• When I say, “Cranes”, the crane team will be the runners and have to get to their end zone without being tagged by the other team.
• If you are tagged before making it into your end zone, you need to join the other team.
• We will begin a new round once all students have been either tagged or get to their end zone.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide the teams equally so that one team is not overpowering another.
• 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: 
  • What does success mean?
  • When I am __________ it is difficult to try as hard as I can.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Poison Snakes. In this game, poisonous snakes have escaped from the zoo. Your goal is to not get bitten (touched) by the poisonous snakes (jump ropes). Remember to always try as hard as you can and do your best.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, start by holding onto the parachute.
• I will designate one, or more, of you to be doctors.
• I will put 4-6 poisonous snakes onto the parachute, one at a time.
• When I say, “GO!” shake the parachute.
• If you do not shake the parachute as hard as you can, then you might get close to a snake, or worse, get bitten.
• If you get bitten by a snake, you become frozen and must be tagged by a doctor to become unfrozen.
• We will begin a new game when new doctors are selected.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Position yourself next to students who you anticipate might need extra supervision.
• Safety:
  • Remind students how to properly hold and shake a parachute.
• 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: 
  • What does success mean?
  • When I am __________ it is difficult to try as hard as I can.