Springfield College Daily Lesson Plan

Name: Alysha Arnold

Date: 10/12-10/14
Time: Varies
School: Hastings Elementary
Lesson #: 4
Facilities: Hastings Gymnasium
Class Size: 20-30
Grade: 1-3
Unit/Theme: Throwing & Catching
Generic Level: Pre-control/Control
Equipment: Tape, message board, 20 bean bags, 10 yarn balls, 10 (small) gator skin balls; 3-5 horse shoes;
3-5 large gator skin balls; 3-5 scoops; 10 hot spots
Focus of Lesson: Throwing & Catching Review; Assessment
Student Performance Objectives (SPO): (National #; MA CF #; Task/Activity #)
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
(P) Demonstrate correct underhand throwing form at least 5 times by the end of the lesson by following the skill
cues and aiming towards a target (SHAPE: S1.E13.3, 2, 1, MACF: 2.2; Task/Activity: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7).
Demonstrate at least 4 out of 6 skill cues (as reviewed with T) for the overhand throw by performing them
correctly at least 1 by the end of the lesson (SHAPE: S1.E14.3, 2, 1; MACF: 2.2, Task: 4, 5, 8).
Demonstrate proper form for catching a ball from a partner by performing at least 3 of the skill cues correctly at
least twice by the end of the lesson (SHAPE: S1.E16.3, 2, 1; MACF: 2.2; Task: 8).
(C) Identify the difference between the overhand and underhand throw with a partner by standing the proper
distance away (underhand close; overhand far) or by answering correctly when asked by the T at least
twice by the end of the lesson (SHAPE: S2.E3.3, 2, 1; MACF: 2.1; Task: 8, Closure)
(A) Demonstrate responsibility for self by following directions and working independently at stations and
cooperating with others throughout the entire lesson (SHAPE: S4.E6.3, 2, 1; MACF: 2.7; Task: All)
Check each objective is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate?
Teacher Performance Objectives During the lesson the teacher will:
1. Provide clear, concise instructions without spending a significant amount of time on the instructions.
2. Hold students accountable to behavioral expectations by enforcing rules throughout the entire lesson, and
stating expectations for students to work independently at each station.
Special Considerations What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the students in this
class?
1. Students are young and have very different skill levels, so some students may need extensions to certain
activities while others need modifications.
2. Some students have behavioral issues and/or are ELL students, so they may require necessary
accommodations (visuals, demonstrations) for each activity.
References: (include page # and/or actual web site address)
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=132844#.V_Q9JZMrKb8. Retrieved October 3
2016.
Couturier, L., Chepko, S., & Holt/Hale, S. (2014). National standards & grade-level outcomes for K-12
physical education, 26-37. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
http://carly3.blogspot.com/2010/11/overhand-and-underhand-throwing-lesson.html. Retrieved September 27,
2016.
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=132690#.V_Q_dJMrKb8. Retrieved October 3
2016.

TIME

SEQUENCE OF LESSON

ORGANIZATION

0-4 min

Introduction/Lesson Objectives: T will welcome Ss, and

they will sit in the meeting place to read the morning message:
Morning Message:
Throwing & catching All Stars,
Now that we have practiced each skill individually, today we are
going to travel to different throwing & catching stations! We will
also be having our overhand and underhand throw and
catching assessment.
What is the main difference between the overhand and
underhand throw?
How should you catch a ball?

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-Ss will read the morning message aloud (together), and then
turn & talk to a partner to answer the question(s).
4-8 min

8-11 min

-Ss will remain where they are so that the T can demonstrate
and explain each station.
Station 1: Tic Tac Toe
-T will create 1 or 2 tic tac toe boards with hula hoops or tape
-Ss will throw bean bags into the tic tac toe board
-Ss will play tic tac toe with one another by practicing their
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underhand throw
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-Accommodations: T will provide a visual demonstration, and
pair Ss up with other Ss who can help one another
-Extensions: Ss can try to overhand throw, or use their opposite
hand
-Modifications: Ss can stand closer to the tic tac toe board

11-15 min Station 2: Hula Hoop Toss

-Ss will practice their underhand throw to land the ball inside
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one of the hula hoops
-T will mark a line for Ss to stand on (or hot spot)
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--Accommodations: T will provide a visual demonstration, and
pair Ss up with other Ss who can help one another
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-Extensions: Ss can try to overhand throw, or use their opposite
hand
-Modifications: Ss can stand closer to the ladder, or try using a
different ball
15-18
min

Station 3: Bucket Toss

-T will set up a bucket for Ss to throw ball/bean bags/ animals
into
-Ss will practice the underhand throw at this station
-T will mark the floor with a piece of tape for the Ss to stand on
--Accommodations: T will provide a visual demonstration, and
pair Ss up with other Ss who can help one another
-Extensions: Ss can try to overhand throw, use their opposite
hand, or stand further back

-Modifications: Ss can try using a different ball or object to

throw
18-21
min

21-24
min

24-28
min

28-31
min

Station 4: Overhand Throw to Target

-T will set up a target on the wall, and Ss will practice their
overhand throw towards the target
-Ss will have a small gator skin ball
-Ss will each get 3 throws, and then switch so that everyone
can get a turn to throw
--Accommodations: T will provide a visual demonstration, and
pair Ss up with other Ss who can help one another
-Extensions: Ss can try to overhand throw, use their opposite
hand, or stand further back
-Modifications: Ss can try using a different ball or object to
throw
Station 5: Assessment
-T will be assessing Ss on their overhand and underhand throw
at this station
-SS will be throwing at a target which will be on the wall
-Target is: 4 wide, 5 high, and will be 2 off of the floor
-Ss will stand on their designated line (based on grade level
-10 away for 1st grade, 15 away for 2nd grade, and 20 away for
3rd grade)
-Each Ss will get 3 chances to get the highest score possible
Station 6: Bowling
-At this stations, 2 lanes with 6 pins in each lane will be set up
-Ss will take turns underhand throwing larger gator skin balls at
the pins to try and knock them down
-Depending on the number of Ss in the group, Ss will get 2-3
turns to knock the pins down, and then rotate
-Accommodations: T will provide a visual demonstration, and
pair Ss up with other Ss who can help one another
-Extensions: Ss can try to stand further back from the pins, or
use their opposite hand, or can spread the pins out
-Modifications: Ss can try using a different ball or object to
throw
Station 7: Horse Shoes
-Ss will play horse shoes & try to get a circular object around a
cylindrical object
-Ss will throw the object using an underhand throw
-Depending on the number of Ss in the group, Ss can make
groups of 2-3 and play against one another (or, if few enough,
play 1 v. 1)
-Accommodations: T will provide visual demonstrations, and
pair Ss up with others who can help them

pins

pins

pins

-Extension: Ss can practice with their opposite hand, or move

further away
-Modifications: Ss can stand closer to try to get a more
accurate throw
31-34
min

34-37
min

Station 8: Partner Overhand Throw & Catch

-Ss will partner up (or get into a group of 3) and practice their
overhand throw and catch
-2nd & 3rd grade overhand throw
-K & 1 underhand throw
-Ss can start standing closer together, and then move further
back after a number of successful throws (i.e. 5)
-Ss can also try and count to see how many successful throws
& catches they get in a row without dropping the ball
-Accommodations: T will provide visual demonstrations, and
pair Ss up with others who can help them
-Extension: Ss can try to make their partner move to catch the
ball; Ss can pass with their other hand
-Modification: Ss can practice the throw that they are more
comfortable with
Station 9: Scoops
-Each Ss at the station will have their own scoop
-With the scoops, Ss will throw the ball up, and have to catch it
in the scoop
-Ss can try to see how many catches they can get in a row
-Accommodations: T will provide a visual demonstration
-Extension: Ss can throw the ball up higher, switch hands with
each successful catch
-Modification: T can also provide a scarf or larger (lighter) ball
for Ss to self-toss with

**Ss will transition from station to station every 3-5 minutes

37-40
min

Transition: Ss will help clean up equipment (but leave it where

it is for the next class), and bring it in to the T for the closure
Closure: T will comment on Ss behaviors & participation
-T will hand out the cognitive overhand throw skill checklist
(posttest) to the classes to which it applies
-T will ask Ss the following qs:
-I need you all to show me a thumbs up if you feel like your
underhand throw improved? Overhand throw? Catch?
-Why are we learning and practicing these skills? (So we
can use them in different activities)

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