ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Catch a large underhand thrown ball

Throwing/Catching Unit | Level 4

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to catch a large underhand thrown ball thrown by myself – the teacher.   

IMPORTANCE
Catching is important because it is a necessary skill used to play many different sports such as baseball, football, basketball, etc. Catching also improves your hand-eye coordination, timing, sequencing and attention span. 

VOCABULARY
Underhand: a throw made with the arm or hand below shoulder level.

When catching a large underhand thrown ball, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Move onto Group Game – Kung Fu Furious.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Kung Fu Furious. You are all pandas in the deep forest of China trying to learn new kung fu skills. Your goal is to earn your belt by catching a large underhand thrown ball.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, line up single file behind the marker cone.
• When I say, “GO!” I will throw the beach ball underhand to the first person in line.
• After you catch the beach ball:
  • Run and place it back in the hula-hoop
  • Run to the end line and do a kung fu move
  • Grab a kung fu belt (flag) and bring it back to your dot
  • Get back in line to restart
• We will begin a new game when all the kung fu belts are collected.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students there is no order when they get back in line.
• 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: 
  • You should face the __________ when trying to catch the ball.
  • Something that was hard for me today was...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Tater Tot Toss. Your goal is to catch a large underhand thrown ball and get as few letters (T-A-T-E-R) as possible.  

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will start with the ball in the center zone.
• Before the game begins, you will circle up around the center zone.
• I will throw the ball up and call out one of your names.
• If your name is called, catch the ball after one bounce or less and yell, “TATER!”
• If your name is not called, run as far away as possible while staying inside the boundary cones.
• When “TATER!” is called, you 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.
• If the student catches the ball or the ball bounces first, the thrower gets to tell the teacher which name to call out for the next round.
• If a student is hit, the whole team (everyone in the field) receives a letter.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students they can only stay within the boundary cones – they cannot go outside the cones.
• Safety:
  • Remind defending students to use the ready position when the ball is being thrown in their direction.
• 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: 
  • You should face the __________ when trying to catch the ball.
  • Something that was hard for me today was...

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Toaster. Your goal is to catch a large underhand thrown ball before you turn to toast!

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams.
• Before the game begins, stand on a dot behind your team’s marker cone.
• When I say, “GO!” I will throw the beach ball underhand to the first person in line.
• After you catch the beach ball, run and place it on the marker cone at the midline.
• When you get back to your team, crouch down into a little ball so I can throw the beach ball to the next student behind you.
• When I say, “TOAST!” you must spring up like a piece of toast in a toaster and run to the end line before I eat (tag) you! 

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Divide students into teams based on athletic ability.
  • Remind students to stay crouched down or they will get hit with the beach ball.  
• 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: 
  • You should face the __________ when trying to catch the ball.
  • Something that was hard for me today was...