Springfield College Daily Lesson Plan

Name: Alysha Arnold

Date: 10/4-10/6
Time: Varies
School: Hastings Elementary
Lesson #: 1
Facilities: Hastings Gymnasium
Class Size: ~20-30
Grade: 1-3
Unit/Theme: Throwing & Catching
Generic Level: Pre-control/Control
Equipment: ~20 bean bags; ~20 yarn balls; ~20 targets; 5-10 hot spots; 15-20 hula hoops; message board;
whistle; music
Focus of Lesson: Underhand Throw
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, MACF: 2.2; Task/Activity: 2, 3).
(C) Identify the difference between throwing (underhand) to a target that is close versus a target that is farther
away by answering correctly when asked by the teacher at least once by the end of the lesson (SHAPE:
S2.E3.3, MACF: 2.1; Task: Closure).
(A) Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior towards self, teacher, and other students by following
directions, listening to instructions, and using equipment safely throughout the entire lesson (SHAPE: S4.E5.3,
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.
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)
Boudreau, B., Butler, J., Damren, L., ODonnell, J., & Franzoni. NHAHPERD presents: Cool cues for skill
building.
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.
TIME

SEQUENCE OF LESSON

ORGANIZATION

0-5 min

Introduction/Lesson Objectives: T will welcome Ss, and

they will sit in the meeting place to read the morning
message:
Morning Message:
Physical Education Stars,
Today marks the start of our throwing & catching unit. We
will be learning 2 different ways to throw a ball correctly,
and practicing how to catch a ball with a partner.

T
SSSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSS
SSSSS

What are the 2 Best ways to throw a ball? When should

each throw be used?
-Ss will read the morning message aloud (together), and
then turn & talk to a partner to answer the question(s).

5-6 min

6-10 min

10-11 min

11-12 min

12-18 min

Transition: Ss will spread out around the gymnasium to

prepare for the jogging warm up
Activity 1: Jogging Warm up
-Ss will jog for 3-4 minutes around the gymnasium.
-After jogging, Ss will walk for 1 minute, and then get a
drink from the fountain
Transition: Ss will quickly find a spot on the wall (as
directed by the T) to practice their plank.

T
S S S S S
S
S
S
S
S S S S S

Warm Up (contd): Plank

-Ss will practice holding a plank for a designated amount of
time:
-3rd grade = 45 seconds
-2nd grade = 35 seconds
-1st grade = 25 seconds
Underhand Throw: Skill Cues
-Face target
-Step with opposite foot
-Throwing arm back
-Swing arm back and forward (tick-tock)
-Follow through point throwing arm to target
-T will explain & demonstrate the skill cues for the
underhand throw
Boudreau, B., Butler, J., Damren, L., ODonnell, J., &
Franzoni. NHAHPERD presents: Cool cues for skill
building.

T
SSSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSS
SSSSS

-T will explain & demonstrate the 2 activities for the lesson

-T will also have a S demonstrate the skill

18-27 min

Activity/Station 1: Underhand Throwing to Targets

-T will split the class in half
-Targets will be hung on the wall throughout the gym
-All Ss will start at the black line & practice throwing to the
targets
*T will demonstrate where to stand and how to throw
-Ss will keep track of their own progress:
-Every time a S hits the target, they will get 1 point
-Once they get to 5 points, they will take 1 step

T
S

backwards (but T will limit them to keep them from

interfering with other groups)
-T will emphasize being honest about your progress
Accommodations: T will provide demonstrations of the
activity, & will speak slowly and clearly for Ss to
understand
Extensions: Ss can practice underhand throwing with their
opposite hand (5x in a row with each hand before they can
move back)
Modifications: Ss can simply practice throwing at the wall
to master the skill cues before aiming to a target
27-28 min

28-36 min

Transition: Ss will switch groups to go to the other activity

Activity/Station 2: Underhand Throwing to Hula Hoops
-Ss will be in partners (or groups of 3 depending on class
size)
-Each group will have 3 hula hoops and a hot spot to stand
on
-Ss will take turns throwing bean bags into the hula hoops
while practicing the underhand throw
-One partner will be throwing - Each Ss will have 3
bean bags to throw
-Other partner (or group member) will be
retrieving/judging
-After 3 throws retriever will gather the 3 bean bags,
and Ss will rotate
-Each hula hoop will be worth a certain number of points
-Hula hoops will be color coded based on points
-Green = 1 point
-Blue = 3 points
-Purple = 5 points (2nd & 3rd grade only)
-Ss will keep track of their own points judges/retrievers
will tell the thrower how many points he/she got
-T will emphasize Ss keeping track of their score
throughout the activity
-1st graders rather than adding up, Ss will keep track of
their score each individual round T will say, try to beat
your score from the last round
Accommodations: T will provide visuals/demonstrations to
show Ss; T will print out numbers to show Ss the number
value for each hula hoop
Extensions: Ss can practice only with their non-dominant
hand
Modifications: Ss can move the hula hoops closer together
**If Ss are only throwing into the closest hoop, T will
challenge them to try other hoops, or take the closest hoop
away to challenge them further

T
S

36-37 min

37-40 min

Transition: Ss will help T return equipment, and will go

back to the meeting spot.
Closure: T will thank Ss for their participation &
cooperation (if appropriate) and will ask the following
closure qs.
-I need a voice to tell me when you would use the
underhand throw (when you are standing close to a
partner, and need to throw it softly)
-I need a voice to tell me if you found throwing to a
target on the wall more challenging, or to the hula hoops
on the ground?

T
SSSSSS
SSSSSS
SSSSS
SSSSS