ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Drop and catch a self-bounced ball

Throwing/Catching Unit | Level 3

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to drop and catch a self-bounced ball.

IMPORTANCE
Catching is important because it is a necessary skill used to play many different sports (baseball, football, basketball, etc.). Catching also helps with hand-eye coordination and timing. 

VOCABULARY
Eyes on the ball: when looking at the ball continuously in order to track it.

When dropping and catching a self-bounced ball, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. I will divide the class into teams of two. Ro Sham Bo to decide who will go first. Line up shoulder-to-shoulder on the baseline with your ball. When I say, "GO!" drop your ball and let it bounce. Try and catch it after one bounce. Switch with your partner after each try.
2. One teammate bounces the ball and other catches it. See how many you can catch it in a row. 

STORYLINE
Today we are playing The BFG. In this game, you are children that have stumbled upon some Big Friendly Giants (BFGs). Your goal is to drop and catch a self-bounced ball to wake up the BFGs.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into two groups – BFGs and bouncers.
• Before the game begins, BFGs will line up on the midline in a sleeping position.
• Bouncers will line up shoulder-to-shoulder 10 feet away from the midline.  
• When I say, “GO!” the bouncers will drop their ball and catch it – trying to wake up the BFGs.
• When I say, “BFGs wake up!” the bouncers will run to the baseline before the BFGs wake up and try to tag them.
• We will begin a new round when all the bouncers are tagged or make it to the baseline.
• At the beginning of each game, we will switch roles. 

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: 
  • Always keep your __________ on the ball when dropping and catching.
  • Today I encouraged a classmate by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Mr. Tiger. In this game, you are a group of very polite students that do not know what the time is. Your goal is to step forward while dropping and catching a self-bounced ball for each hour Mr. Tiger says.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into teams of two.
• Before the game begins, line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder with your teammate.  
• I will begin as Mr. Tiger.
• Mr. Tiger will stand at the opposite end of the field with his/her back turned.
• As a class you will shout out, “What time is it Mr. Tiger?”
• Mr. Tiger will respond with the time (ex: “It’s 3 o’clock or it’s 7 o’clock”) or “It’s dinner time!”
• If Mr. Tiger responds with the time, you must take that many steps forward while bouncing the ball and catching it with your partner.
• If Mr. Tiger responds with, “It’s dinner time!” you must turn and run back to the baseline without getting tagged.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students to be honest and step forward as many times as Mr. Tiger says.
  • Consider allowing students to make it back to the baseline without being tagged for the first few rounds.
• 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: 
  • Always keep your __________ on the ball when dropping and catching.
  • Today I encouraged a classmate by...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Monsters, Inc. In this game, Randall, the purple lizard monster, is looking for children to hide in his closet. Your goal is to push the button (dot) by dropping and catching a self-bounced ball to help free the children hidden in the closet.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will begin as Randall, the purple lizard monster.
• When I say, "GO!" you must run around the half-court without getting tagged.
• If you get tagged, you must go into one of the closet doors (hula-hoop).
• The only way for you to escape is for another student to push the button of the closet door. 
• Only one student can be freed at a time from the closet.
• You cannot be tagged while pushing the button.
• We will begin a new game when I select another monster to help me.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Increase the size of the court based on class size.
  • If the monsters are puppy guarding, have them stand three feet away from the closets.
• 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: 
  • Always keep your __________ on the ball when dropping and catching.
  • Today I encouraged a classmate by...