Floresville ISD LoTi Lesson Plan

 

Character Ed Lesson Generator Team-Mary Ann Ezzell-Participation in Little League 
 

 

 

Lesson Information
Title of Lesson Character Ed Lesson Generator Team-Mary Ann Ezzell-Participation in Little League
Grade Levels 4th
Subject Physical Education
Course No course information associated with this lesson.
Authors and Contributors

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Lesson Submission Date 12/14/2006 2:12:52 PM
Lesson Approval Date 12/20/2006 9:40:00 AM


 

Learning Objectives
TEKS /
Student Expectations 		5 (C) explain the value of participation in community physical activities such as little league and parks and recreation
Targeted TAKS /
Department Objectives 		Objective 1 The student will, within a given context, produce an effective composition for a specific purpose. (4.15) Writing/purposes. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes and in a variety of forms. The student is expected to (A) write to express, [discover, record,] develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve (4–8); (C) write to inform such as to explain, describe, [report,] and narrate (4–8);

 

Lesson Overview

A brief summary of the lesson and the expected outcomes.
Overview n/a

 

Engaging Questions

The task asks students to show their "know how" on something important and challenging, not just their knowledge.

Engaging /
Essential Questions 		1. Is is okay to keep a disabled child from joining your team? 2. What would you do if someone was on your team that you did not like? 3. What would you do if a child thought they weren't good enough to play on your team? 4. If you were the coach,how would you go about choosing players for each team? 5. Should everyone have to come to practices or just the ones who need the practice? 6. Should a coach have their own children on their team? 7. Is fairness important or is winning more important? 8. What other rules do you think are important when it comes to choosing teams?

 

Authentic Learning

The task reflects what people might actually do in the real-world; including real life issues, themes, and problems.

Activities n/a
Related Character Pillars

 

High Level Thinking Processes

The task requires complex-thinking skills (critical/creative thinking, decision making, problem solving)
Bloom's Taxonomy

Knowledge , Comprehension , Synthesis , Application , Evaluation  
Description K- introduction to the game of softball/baseball C- student will need to understand the concept of making a brochure A- students will apply their prior learning to the decision process S- students will have to put all the aspects of this assignment together including their reasons for choosing certain rules and guidelines and their understanding of the character traits of fairness, caring, and citizenship E- after the assinments are finished, the students can evaluate all the plans put together to see which ones might work better than others Character processes: Fairness: students will have to work on the concept of fairness as it relates to choosing teams and making rules for an organization Citizenship: students will begin to understand the concept of a community activity and organization and how important they are in our society today Caring: compassion and understanding play a huge role in many of the decisions that have to be made about individuals on teams and their possible handicaps

 

Differentiated Instruction

Instruction is tailored to the learning readiness, cultural background, interests, talents, and learning profiles of the students.

Differentiation Activities Adjusted Questions , Flexible Grouping ,
Description As students suggest different rules and guidelines, they will be able to question and answer in different formats. What is important to one child might not be to another. When a child brings up a topic that has not been previously talked about, questions will be adjusted to accomodate that opportunity for learning.

 

Technology Applications

Technology (computers, handhelds, software applications, Internet) is used in a seamless fashion to promote student learning.

Technology Applications Students will need to use a word processing program like publisher to create a brochure listing the guidelines for joining and playing in the Little League. Research on the internet for other Little League organizations will need to be done to see what and how others conduct the process.
Web Resources

 

Assessment
Assessments

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&module=Rubistar&rubric_id=1356804&  
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Concepts/TopicsThe students will be introduced to the rules and the game of softball/baseball in regular PE classes. Discussions will be held about what rules they think are important and which ones really aren't. They will have to decide in order to include them in their brochure. Questions will be asked about Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship as they might relate to this type of community activity and the children that will be participating. Students who have participated in the Little League organization can bring their experiences in and give some insight into how things have been done in the past.

EBAMAfter the students have created a brochure with the rules for joining and playing in the Floresville Little League, they will present their thoughts and ideas to the Little League Board. This will give them the feeling of ownership into the rules and guidelines. It will also give them the experience of voicing their opinions to adults and knowing that they can come to them with their thoughts and ideas.

Performance TaskDiscussions will be held about what rules the students think are important for a Little League organization and which ones really aren't. They will also have to take into consideration all the differences there might be with the students wanting to play and how to include them on the teams. They will have to share their own experiences of playing in community organizations and decide what rules are important and fair in order to include them in their brochure.

ResourcesExisting Little League rules from other organizations.