Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan
 Volleyball Skills (passing)
 Today we will introduce 3
on 3 VB game
 Teamwork
Today’s Big Idea(s):
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Objective: TSW demonstrate
the proper technique for passing
the VB in groups of 3. Only
allowed 3 touches on your side
of the court.
Date: 9/24/12-9/26/12
116.22,116.23,116.24 (6-8)
TEKS Connections/Indicate
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Readiness/Supporting/Process:
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Materials, Texts &
Reminders:
Checks for
Understanding:
Higher-Order
Thinking Questions:
Agenda &
Time
Estimates:
Volleyballs/volleyball nets
Cones
Dots
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Assessment/Evidence
Of Learning :
Movement. The student
demonstrates competency in
movement patterns and
proficiency in a few specialized
movement forms.
(j) keeping an object in the air
without catching it such as
volleyball
Social development. The student
develops positive selfmanagement and social skills
needed to work independently
and with others in physical
activity settings.(C) identify and
follow rules while playing sports
and games;
Students demonstrate passing skills in a group setting
Students must show teamwork in order to be successful
Students must try to control their pass in their groups. Are they using 3 passes?
Make sure arms are extended and hands are together the proper way
Monitor groups checking if technique is correct
Provide positive feedback to the students
Are students moving around going after the VB helping their teammates
Are students being successful showing teamwork
B - Why is it important to keep your hands together and arms extended?
M –Analyze what you are doing, are you being successful in keeping the ball up in the air?
E – Why is it important to call for the ball/talk in the VB game?
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Lesson
Include Time
Estimates:
Motivation/Hook:
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Check attendance (5min)
Stretches and exercises (5-10
min)
5 vocabulary words for
homework Monday(5min)
Teacher model passing skills in
a group for VB skills (5min)
Get into teams for modified VB
game
Stay in groups and transition to
3 on 3 game.(5 min)
Students must work together
to keep the VB up in the air in
their groups (20 min)
Challenge students to see if
they can get 3 passes before
passing over the net
Closure(5min)
Today you will be getting into teams of 3
You will be using teamwork to get the VB
over the net
Important to control the VB
You can touch the VB 3 times on your side
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
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Students will have to use teamwork in this
drill/game
Learn that passing is a very important part
of VB game
Communication is important in this drill and
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan
before getting it over the net
Intro to New Material:
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Students using teamwork on 3 on 3
drill/game
Teamwork is important
3 passes minimum on your side of the
court
Winning team stays on court then rotate
Guided Practice:
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Teacher demonstration how to work as a
team
3 passes to get VB over the net
Independent Practice:
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Are students on task?
Teacher is providing positive feedback
Showing students what teamwork looks like
in order to be successful
Closing:
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Review what we have learned
Ask higher order thinking questions about
the lesson
What key elements do you have to use to
keep the VB up in the air
Communication, teamwork, trust etc.
Evaluation/ Evidence of Learning:
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Homework:
Modifications/
Accommodations/
Differentiated
Instruction:
are the students using 3 passes
Intro to New Material:
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Group cooperation, teams in groups of 3
Can only touch or pass the ball 3 times on
your side of the court before getting the
ball over the net
Winning team stays on losing team gets off
court (rotations)
Guided Practice:
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Students demonstration of passing the
volleyball in group setting/teams
Students working together during this drill
to be successful
Independent Practice:
 Student is communicating on their team
 Student is working together with their team
 Student is having success controlling the
VB
 Student is moving to the VB
Closing:
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Students tell the teacher what they have
learned today
Students responses to higher order thinking
questions
Understanding of key elements that they
had to do in order to be successful
Evaluation/ Evidence of Learning:
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Make sure you do at least 30 min. of some type of physical activity that requires movement such
as walking, jogging, playing etc.
5 vocabulary words: Teamwork, Communication, Positions, Court Area, Success
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Visual aids
Extended time
Use positive reinforcement
One on one instruction
Give directions is small steps
Allow for peer help
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Teacher Reflection: What worked/what didn’t work? Why?
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin