SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE - DAILY LESSON PLAN

NAME: Heather DeLude DATE: 9/19/17 TIME: 58 minutes

SCHOOL: Bellamy Middle School LESSON#: 1 of 9
FACILITIES: of big gym or outside CLASS SIZE: 31, 16, 31 GRADE: 6, 7, 8
UNIT/THEME: Ultimate Games GENERIC LEVEL: Control/Proficiency
EQUIPMENT: Frisbees, Cones, Whistle, jerseys
FOCUS OF LESSON: Frisbee throwing and catching
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (SPO):
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

(P): By the end of the lesson the students should be able to properly throw a Frisbee with backhand
technique making sure to follow through and snap their wrist towards the target accurately 3 out of 5
times as observed throughout the lesson.

(C): By the end of the lesson the students should be able to explain the steps needed in throwing a Frisbee
backhand and explaining the differences between the forehand, backhand, and hammer throws, and how
to properly catch the Frisbee with 80% accuracy as discussed at the closure of the class.

(A): By the end of the lesson the students should be able to respectfully and kindly encourage their
classmates and teammates with encouragement and helpful tips throughout the entire lesson with 100%
accuracy as observed by the teacher.
Check each objective: Is it specific? Is it achievable? Is it developmentally appropriate?

TEACHER PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - During the lesson the teacher will:

1. Make sure to have a loud confident PE voice and be able to properly explain the rules and
regulations of ultimate Frisbee and throwing a Frisbee

2. Utilize more guided thinking in closing questions so that I am actually getting to know if the students
actually do understand what I am asking them to do. Making sure to connect the skills back to something
relatable for them.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS - What are the safety concerns? What is unique about the students
in this class?

B: In b block there is only one girl so be aware of this and make sure that there is no one picking on her
or really any teasing at all. Make sure to keep all of the boys on task, making sure that the teams are fair
at all times and that the students are not stacking them. (31 students)
E: In e block there are only 16 students and it is an even mix. There are a lot of athletic talented students
and some of them can get a bit competitive, have to keep an eye on this and make sure that they are
staying on task and focused not fooling around
F: In f block there are only three girls and they most likely picked this because of the other boys that are
in the class. There is a lot of very competitive boys in this group as well as a few boys who just like to
fool around and were off task a lot of the time in the last unit, be aware of off task behavior effecting the
other students in class.
 LESSON PLAN FORM

TIME SEQUENCE OF LESSON ORGANIZATION REFLECTIONS

0-6 Students Arriving: Students will
min be coming into the locker rooms
and changing then we will be
walking outside for attendance.

6-8 Warm up: allow the students to get T

min with a partner and a Frisbee and do S S
a bit of guided discovery, trying to S S
figure out how to throw it and see if S S
they can find different ways of S S
getting the Frisbee to their partner. S S
S S
Transition: Have everyone come in
and take a seat on the floor

8-13 Instruction: Backhand throw T B: The students do

min Today we are going to be learning SSSSSS not have a lot of
about how to throw and catch a SSSSSSS familiarity with any
Frisbee. There are three different SSSSSSS of the throws besides
types of throws and we will go over SSSSSSS the backhand throw.
these one at a time to make sure that C: Surprised by how
we are able to perform all three. well they were able to
The first one we are going to go pick up the three
over is the backhand throw. This is throws.
probably the most common way to E: Allow them to
throw a Frisbee and, if you were in have a little bit of
the lawn games unit last week this is extra time with the
how almost everyone was throwing throws, they are
the Frisbees in KanJam. struggling a bit with
Catching Cues: the two new ones,
Pancake Catch: hammer and
-Two-handed catch, palms facing forehand.
each other, hands at right angles. F: utilize student
-Get body in front of Frisbee. demos from students
Rim Catch: that clearly know
-One- or two-handed catch, used how to throw.
only if above the head or near the
ground.
-Catch using hand(s) on the leading
edge.
Signals: Go: Ready, Go, or whistle
Stop: Freeze, or Whistle
Boundaries: Try to stay inside of
 the yellow lines at all times and you
and your partner should be in your
own personal space away from
other groups.
Safety: If you have a bad throw and
your Frisbee ends up in someone
elses space or it is going to hit
someone, make sure you give them
a quick heads up so that they are not
shocked when a Frisbee hits them or
comes flying towards them

Transition: Now find a partner and

a Frisbee and stand from line to
line.

Activity 1: Just work on the T B: be more specific in

13-22 backhand throw nice and easy to S S the movement of the
min your partner. Making sure to follow S S boy, not the entire
most of the skill cues and trying to S S body, just the upper
keep our throws under control. Also S S body.
need to go over how to catch the S S C: Have the students
Frisbee once it has been thrown. To S S spread out more,
be able to catch a Frisbee you have there is a lot less of
to either use one hand and catch it them.
by wrapping your fingers around the E: Same with c, have
top and thumb around the bottom, the students more
or you can catch it with two hands spread out, use the
one on top and the other hand on the whole space.
bottom (like a pancake) F: Try to make sure
Skill cues: the students are
-Hold the Frisbee with the hand you picking appropriate
write with. partners to work with,
-Place the index finger along the if not fix it.
edge, thumb on top and the other
three fingers holding the edge of the
disc.
-Bring the disc towards the body by
curling the throwing arm making
sure to keep the disc level.
(Pretend it is a dish of your favorite
ice cream you do not want to spill).
-Extend the arm and snap at the
wrist (still keeping the disc level)
while stepping towards your target
with your foot (the foot you step
 with is the same as you hold the
disc with).
Demonstration: I will ask one
student and a friend to show an
example of what a backhand Frisbee
throw looks like so that they are
able to see the full follow through
and throw all at once.
Extension UP: To make this task
more challenging if there are
students who are not having much
trouble with this throw and are able
to accurately get the throw to their
partner and back, then they can
begin to take a few steps away from
each other to make it more of a
challenge to stay accurate.
Extension DOWN: Have the
students utilize a ball instead of a
Frisbee but making sure that they
are going through a backhanded
throwing motion still.
Check for Understanding: How is
our body facing when we are
throwing a Frisbee forehand? How
do we catch a Frisbee? What is the
movement of the arm?

Transition: Have all of the students

come in again and now go over the
forehand throw which is a little bit
harder and less common.

Activity 2: Forehand Throwing T All: give them a little

22-31 Forehand throwing is a bit different S S bit more time with the
min than the normal backhand throw. In S S new throws, they are
this throw instead of your arm S S going to be
coming off your body towards the S S challenged simply
target you are coming from an S S because this is
already open arm position, still S S something that they
snapping the wrist towards the have not done before.
target. This throw is used for more
of a shorter distance and the hand
placement on the Frisbee is very
similar to the hand placement of a
backhand throw it is really just the
movement of the arm that has
changed.
Skill Cues
-Make a peace sign, then turn hand
so palm is up.
-Hold Frisbee with peace sign,
closed along inside rim and thumb
on outside/top. Curl the rest of the
fingers into your palm.
-Elbow in (but not tight), palm up,
face target.
-Step toward target with opposite
foot, snap wrists & fingers on
follow through.
-Keep palm up throughout throw
(most common error).
Demonstration: I will ask one
student and a friend to show an
example of what a forehand Frisbee
throw looks like so that they are
able to see the full follow through
and throw all at once.
Extension UP: To make this task
more challenging if there are
students who are not having much
trouble with this throw and are able
to accurately get the throw to their
partner and back, then they can
begin to take a few steps away from
each other to make it more of a
challenge to stay accurate.
Extension DOWN: Have the
students utilize a ball instead of a
Frisbee but making sure that they
are going through a forehanded
throwing motion still.
Check for Understanding: How is
our body facing when we are
throwing a Frisbee backhand? How
do we catch a Frisbee? What is the
movement of the arm? What is the
position of the hand?

Transition: Have all of the students

come in and say we are going over
one last throw.
 Activity 3: Hammer throw T
31-40 This throw is rarely ever used and it S S C&E: make sure that
min is a very powerful type of throw. S S the students are really
This is a throw that is very S S having a different
beneficial to use in a kickoff of a S S throw with the
game of ultimate Frisbee because it S S hammer than they did
get the Frisbee to travel so far and it S S with the forehand.
helps it just glide through the air.
There are a lot of differences in how
you would position your body and
your hands in order to throw a good
hammer throw.
SKILL CUES
-Hold Frisbee with forehand grip
(see above).
-Face target, Frisbee over shoulder
like you are throwing a football.
-Throw high and hard, step forward
with opposite foot. Snap wrist,
follow through.
-Frisbee should be held at slightly
more than a 90 degree angle (not
straight up and down over your
head).
Demonstration: I will show an
example of what a hammer throw
looks like when you are throwing a
Frisbee, and I will let a student
attempt to throw it back, most
students have never thrown a
Frisbee in a hammer throw before
so it is a very new and hard skill to
master.
Extension UP: To make this task
more challenging if there are
students who are doing well with
the task, have them attempt to throw
to a partner on the move so that it is
more challenging for both the
thrower and the receiver to be able
to catch and throw the Frisbees.
Extension DOWN: Have the
students utilize a ball instead of a
Frisbee but making sure that they
are going through a backhanded
 throwing motion still.
Check for Understanding: How is
our body facing when we are
throwing a Frisbee in a hammer
throw? How do we catch a Frisbee?
What is the movement of the arm?
Where is the hand placement?

Transition:
Students will bring it into the
middle and we will explain a keep
away game for them to play to end
class.

Activity 4:
40-50 Keep away, the students will be split T B: Less directions
min up into three different teams and it S more actual playing,
will be two teams against one in S S the students get very
trying to keep the Frisbee away S S S antsy and off task
from the defending team. The S S S S quickly when they are
students are to use all of the throw S S S not given something
and catches that we have gone over S S to be focused on.
all class period. If the Frisbee is S C: Dont leave all the
dropped on the floor, the team that girls together they get
threw it is now on defense and the S nothing done.
pinneys are switched. S S E: They are one of
Demonstration: S S S the few classes that
I will have a group of three quickly S S S S can handle picking
get up and demonstrate what it S S S their own teams.
looks like to play a game of keep S S Allow them this
away. S freedom.
Extension UP: Have two different F: Transition into this
Frisbees going so that the defense much quicker, losing
has to be paying attention and so their focus by taking
that they are able to take it from too long.
both of the teams.
Extension DOWN: only have one
or two people on defense in a group
of about 10 so that there is much
more accuracy in the passes and less
of a chance of the Frisbee being
deflected or intercepted.
Check for Understanding: When
does the defense switch? How do
you know which team is on
defense?
 Transition:
The students will bring it in for
closure
All: Much better
50-52 Closure: Go over all three throws T guided closure
min once again, have a different student SSSSSS questions. Almost all
show an example of each of the SSSSSS of the students raised
throws (P). Ask two different SSSSSS their hands to answer
students to explain the cues for SSSSSS at least one of the
catching and when we would use SSSSSS questions being asked
each (C). Discuss how well (or not
so well) the students worked as a
team (A)

Transition:
52-58 Students going back to the locker
min room and changing