ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Objective: Change speed in response to a signal

Running Unit | Level 6

TECHNIQUE
Today we are going to learn how to change speed in response to a signal.

IMPORTANCE
Changing speed in response to a signal is important because it improves your ability to react quickly in a game. 

VOCABULARY
Signal: a movement or sound that is used to tell information or instructions.

When changing speed when given instruction, it is important to:

PRACTICE

1. Stand on your dot. There will be four speeds that you can move in while on your dot – run (fast), jog (medium), walk (slow), and stand still (stop). When I call out a movement, quickly respond to the signal and change your movement.

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Dragon’s Lair. In this game, the dragon has stolen treasure from each of your kingdoms (the green kingdom’s emeralds, blue kingdom’s sapphires, yellow kingdom’s gold, and the red kingdom’s rubies). Your goal is to change speed in response to the sleeping dragon's signal and rescue your kingdom’s treasure.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams. Each team will form a single file line behind one of the tall cones.
• When I say, “GO!” the first person in each line will move across the field in search of their team's treasure. 
• Once you have found one piece of you team's treausre, bring it back to your hula-hoop and high-five the next person in line.
• I will be the sleeping dragon and will call out different moving speeds (slow, medium or fast).
• If I say, “Freeze” and you do not freeze, your kingdom must return one piece of treasure.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Try to keep teams limited to 4-5 students to maximize participation and minimize standing time.
• Safety:
  • Students should be mindful to keep a distance from other students to avoid colliding.
• 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 two body parts should you use when waiting for a signal?
  • How could you encourage a classmate who is struggling to change speeds when they hear or see a signal?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Rescue Squad. In this game, the cone criminal has taken the rainbow apart. Your goal is to change speed in response to a signal to gather the cones one at a time and put the rainbow back together.

INSTRUCTIONS

• I will divide the class into four teams. Each team will form a single file line behind one of the tall cones.
• Your team’s color will be the same as your tall cone.
• When I say, “GO!” the first person in each line will move across the field, pick up a cone and stack it in the matching hula-hoop. Then, run back to your team and high-five the next person in line. 
• Throughout the game, I will call different speeds (running, walking, etc.), so pay close attention.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students they are not keeping score of how many cones they retrieve, but working as a team.
• Safety:
  • This is not a race. It is more important for students to do the motion correctly.
• 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 two body parts should you use when waiting for a signal?
  • How could you encourage a classmate who is struggling to change speeds when they hear or see a signal?

STORYLINE
Today we are playing Traffic Light Stop. In this game, your goal is to change speed in response to a signal and get to the other side of the field.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Before the game begins, you must line up on the baseline shoulder-to-shoulder.
• When I say, “Green light!” you can move forward.
• When I say, “Red light!” you must freeze in place. If you do not freeze immediately you must go back to the baseline and start over.

TEACHING TIPS

• Approach:
  • Remind students that this is not necessarily a race.  It is important to go at a pace that is personally challenging, but allows you the ability to stop quickly.
• 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 two body parts should you use when waiting for a signal?
  • How could you encourage a classmate who is struggling to change speeds when they hear or see a signal?