ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Stay within a boundary in a game (teacher vs students)

Running Unit | Level 5

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to stay within a boundary in a game (teacher vs. students).

IMPORTANCE
Staying within a boundary in a game is important because it allows you to follow the rules and play safely.

VOCABULARY
Boundary: a line that marks the limits of an area.

When staying within a boundary in a game, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Run within the field boundaries without touching one another. When I say, “BASELINE!” run over and line up on either baseline as fast as you can.
2. I will be the mouse, standing in the middle of the field while you run within the boundaries. When I say, “There is a mouse in the house!” you will need to get back to the baseline before I tag you.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Shrinking HabiTag. In this game, the forest (field) is getting smaller and smaller because humans need more space for new buildings and houses. As creatures of the forest, you need to do what you can to survive these changes to your natural habitat. Your goal is to stay within the boundary and avoid getting tagged by the lumberjack (tagger) who is trying to clear the forest of all trees.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will select one person to be the lumberjack. Everyone else is a creature of the forest.
• When I say, “GO!” the creatures will begin running in the forest to avoid the tagger.
• If you are tagged, you must sit down.
• You can be freed if another creature gives you a high-five.
• We will begin a new round every 2-3 minutes. At the beginning of each round, I will say, “The habitat is shrinking!” and I will move the boundaries to make the forest smaller.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Consider starting with one or two taggers capable of providing a challenge to the group to keep them moving.  
• Safety:
  • Make sure students are tagging with a two-finger tag.
• 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:
  • Moving around or within a boundary is important because it allows you to follow the rules of the game and...
  • What was the most challenging part of getting in line while another student tried to tag you?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Carnival Snow Cone. In this game, you are walking through a carnival in search of snow cones (short cones). Your goal is to stay within the boundary and collect as many snow cones as you can without being caught by the carnival monkey (tagger).

 INSTRUCTIONS

• I will begin as the carnival monkey.
• When I say, “GO!” run into the big top tent (field) and pick up one snow cone at a time and bring it back to your dot.
• If you are tagged or go out-of-bounds, you must drop your snow cone, go back and touch your dot then try again.
• You cannot take a snow cone from someone else. If you reach a snow cone at the same time as someone else, Ro Sham Bo to decide who gets it.
• We will begin a new game when there are no more snow cones left.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students they cannot go outside the boundary cones.
• 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:
  • Moving around or within a boundary is important because it allows you to follow the rules of the game and...
  • What was the most challenging part of getting in line while another student tried to tag you?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Fly Fishing. In this game, you are all fish trying to swim across the river. Your goal is to stay within the boundary and avoid being eaten (tagged) by the bear (tagger) or caught by a fisherman (hit by a fuzzy ball).

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will start off as the bear.
• Before the game begins, everyone will line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• When I say, "Swim fishies, swim!" the fish have to reach the end line without getting tagged by the bear.
• If you are tagged, caught or go out-of-bounds, you become a fisherman.
• Fishermen stand on the side of the field and cast their line out (throw fuzzy balls).
• If you make it to the end line without being tagged or caught, you are safe.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • If students get upset when tagged, consider giving the fish three lives or chances when tagged.
• 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:
  • Moving around or within a boundary is important because it allows you to follow the rules of the game and...
  • What was the most challenging part of getting in line while another student tried to tag you?