Physical Education

Badminton

Grade 8

Physical EducationGrade 8 Badminton Unit Plan

Elyse Hnatiuk

Physical Education

Badminton

Grade 8

Table of Contents
Physical Education Philosophy---------------------------------- pg. 3
Unit Plan Introduction-------------------------------------------- pgs. 4-5
Unit Plan Outline -------------------------------------------------- pgs. 6-14
Grading Description ---------------------------------------------- pgs. 14-24
Hypothetical Student --------------------------------------------- pg. 25

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Physical Education Philosophy

My beliefs on Physical Education can be summed up phenomenally in a quote by John
Fitzgerald Kennedy:
Physical activity is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of
dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
This quote is powerful to me because it speaks miles on why Physical Education is
important to have in schools. There are a number of believers who claim the PE program is
simply a cop out period for students to run around and expend energy. While PE does do that, the
program is more than students running around. PE teaches fundamental movements to students,
hopefully starting at a young age that will enable them to find success in all areas of life- in and
outside of the classroom.
I have three main goals that I strive for to be an effective physical educator. My first and
most important goal as a PE instructor is for students to have fun and enjoy the movements they
are participating in. I am a strong believer that if students find happiness and joy in anything they
do, they will continue to strive for happiness it for as long as their body allows them to. With this
in mind, making PE fun for students at all ages will encourage them to be active outside of class
time as well as during an engaging lesson.
As an effective physical educator, the second goal that I set for myself is to help students
build a solid foundation of skills so they can be physical active now and in the future. In general,
life can be quite active. I am not referring to those adults who run marathons or do triathlons but
rather the day to day grind the body has to go through in order to achieve success. If students
understand how to take care of their body and what activities they can do that are enjoyable to
them and that will help them reduce their stress, I have done my job.
The final goal I strive to accomplish through PE is to provide a safe and positive learning
environment for all students. A safe environment includes: positive relationships between myself
the teachers and students, a space where they can enter and feel like they can be themselves, a
space students can come and they will not be judged on their looks or ability and a space that is
welcoming at any time during the day or any day of the week. I know for myself, the PE
teachers offices were the place where I could just go and hang out if I felt like it. They were
always open to conversation of any kind and if I needed any sort of question answered, even if it
was no in their field, they would provide me with some sort of solution. This is the exact type of
environment that I want to develop with my students. I am a huge believer that this reason is why
I am so interested in physical activity today. When positive role models head the PE program at a
school, it is more likely that the student body will be interested in physical activity in life after
school.

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Badminton Unit Plan Introduction

While the sport of Badminton is not generally recognized as a popular sport in Canadian
culture, it is true that badminton is the second most popular sport in the world, following soccer.
As a physical educator it is important to me to teach skills that can be adapted and applied
throughout students life, not just in the gymnasium for a grade. This Badminton unit is designed
to include skills that are used in other racquet spots as well, to potentially allow students to make
connections with other sports they may enjoy more. Although it is not entirely visible within this
unit plan, the games that students play to learn the skills have direct relationships to those other
games like tennis and ping pong, other sports that can carry on through life.
So why is Badminton regarded as a sport that is so important as life-long? Like I
mentioned earlier, it is the second most popular sport in the world which means a lot of people
play it. Students are not going to be in middle school forever in fact, they will hopefully be out in
the real world in less than 4 years (from grade 8) and in this real world, they earn the ability to
make their own decisions. In order to make these decisions students will rely on their past
experiences to decide whether or not they feel comfortable agreeing with this said decision or
not. Now, if the decision to be made is whether or not to partake in a particular sport after work
with their coworkers as a form of stress relief and social time, as a PE teacher it would horrify
me if the student decided to not partake because they were not exposed to the sport earlier on in
their schooling. This unit is designed to make students feel comfortable in their Badminton
abilities and give them the advanced basics of the sport. This grade is a large stepping stone into
the later grades on more game strategy and tactics in Badminton.
Each PE class there has allotted tournament time to allow students to practice their skills.
Prior to the game play, each class before the skills testing has scaffolding drills to allow students
to master the skill being focused on that for class. It is this skill breakdown that will allow
students to really focus in on the details to perform the skills properly. In grade 7 the skills were
all introduced but there was likely not much time to try and perfect them. In grade 8, I believe it
is a great time for students to master and apply the skills in game tactics. The use of peer and
self-evaluations in PE class I feel are valuable because it allows students to fully grasp where
they feel they are and where others feel they are in regards to skill development. I have also
modified evaluations so that students can realize cooperation and team work are just as important
in sport than the advancement of skills are. I feel that in PE having written exams are not as
important to a students success than it may be in other subject areas, for this reason the
weighting on this assessment piece is much less than that of the skill testing and participation
areas.
Since Badminton is a school sport, it is important that students become excited about the
sport in hopes they want to try out for the team. Team sports in school do much more than simply
help that student develop an athletic skill, they also help build self-esteem, promote school spirit
and bring pride for individuals wearing the school logo on their jersey. In many instances, I
would argue that contributing to the school through the medium of athletics can be the most
memorable part of a students year. Especially in smaller schools where most students who each

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others names, being a part of the athletics community can bring a sense of family into the school
setting and increase enthusiasm in other areas of academics.

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Grade 8

Unit Plan
Grade: 8

Resources: 1) Alberta Ed. Program of Studies

Dimension/Unit: Badminton

2) Ready-to-Use PE Activities- Landy and Landy

Dates:

March 23- April 16 43 min classes

Lesson #

General
Outcomes

Specific
Outcomes

A8-5

Intro, review
and basic
skill
movements

Learning Activities/ Teaching

Strategies

Assessment/
Evaluation/
Communication

WARM UP

-Participation.

1. Handshake Grip review,

with partner. Recall forehand
and backhand differences.
Ready position review. Direct
instruction

Serve It Up

-Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)
-Shuttlecocks
(1/student)
-Pylons

2. Racquet control. Backhand

and forehand. Scoop from the
floor. Walking, against the
wall, in a group of 6.

Equipment

-Badminton nets

Safety Considerations

Motivation

- Spatial awareness.

-Modeling.

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Peer
encouragement.

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.

3. Carry the Bird Relay.

Teaching Games for
Understanding.

-Stretching and warm up

completed before play.

4. 3-A-Side Singles. Teaching

Games for Understanding.

- Spectators are not

allowed on the court of
play.

A8-5

WARM UP

-Participation.

-Whiteboard

- Spatial awareness.

-Modeling.

C8-1

1. Rules review for serving.

Difference between each type
of serve and why/when it
would be used. Direct
instruction

-Self
Assessment.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Intrinsic
competition.

- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

2. Short/Long service practice.

Guided Discovery
3. Badminton Golf. Teaching
Games for Understanding.
4. Doubles Round Robin
Tourney- Day 1

-Badminton Nets
-Hula hoops

-Positive/
constructive
feedback
-Competition.

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.
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- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.

A8-5

WARM UP

-Participation.

- Whiteboard

- Spatial awareness.

-Modeling.

Clear It Out

C8-3

1. Explain and demo Clear

techniques. When would it be
used? Direct instruction

-Peer
Assessment.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

2. Wall practice and partner

clears. Guided Discovery

- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)

-Peer Teaching

3. 4-Corner Rally. Teaching

Games for Understanding.

-Badminton Nets

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.
- Warn peers when a
shuttlecock is coming
towards them.

4. Doubles Round Robin

Tourney- Day 2

-Peer
Encouragement.
-Competition

-Stretching and warm up

completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.
4

A8-5

WARM UP

-Participation.

-Whiteboard

- Spatial awareness.

-Modeling.

(Hulk)
Smash

C8-1

1. Explain and demo Smash

techniques. When would it be
used? Direct instruction

-Self
Assessment.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Hulk Smash!

2. Partner practice and

combination hitting. Guided
Discovery

-Badminton Nets

-partner on one side of net

high serves their partner on the
other side and is returned with
a Smash. Add targets on the
other side of the net to hit.

-Hula hoops

Drop It To
Me

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.

3. Doubles Round Robin

Tourney- Day 3
5

-Competition

- Spectators are not

allowed on the court of
play.

A8-10

WARM UP

-Participation.

-Whiteboard

- Spatial awareness.

-Modeling

C8-3

1. Explain and demo overhand

and underhand Drop Shot

-Peer
Assessment.

- Badminton
Racquets

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with

-Positive/
constructive
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techniques. When would it be

used? Direct Instruction
2. Partner Practice and Bird in
the Hoop. Teaching Games for
Understanding.

(1/student)

racquet.

feedback

- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Working towards a
goal (hula hoop)

-Badminton Nets
-Hula hoops

3. 2-Hit Badminton. Teaching

Games for Understanding.
4. Doubles Round Robin
Tourney- Day 4

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.

-Peer Teaching
-Competition

-Stretching and warm up

completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.

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Skills TestClears

A
C

A8-5

WARM UP

-Skills Testing.

A8-10

1. Skills Test- Clears.

-Participation.

C8-3

2. Doubles Ladder TourneyDay 1

- Exit slip
answer from
question on front
board.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)
- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)
-Badminton Nets
-Hula hoops
-Ladder Tourney
Set up

- Spatial awareness.

-Intrinsic motivation.

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Competition

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.

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Skills TestSmash

A
C

A8-5

WARM UP

-Skills Testing.

A8-10

1. Skills Test- Smash.

-Participation.

C8-3

2. Doubles Ladder TourneyDay 2

- Exit slip
answer from
question on front
board.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)
- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)
-Badminton Nets
-Hula hoops
-Ladder Tourney

- Spatial awareness.

-Intrinsic motivation.

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Competition

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
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Set up

towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.

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Skills TestDrop shot

A
C

A8-5

WARM UP

-Skills Testing.

A8-10

1. Skills Test- Drop shot.

-Participation.

C8-3

2. Doubles Ladder TourneyDay 3

- Exit slip
answer from
question on front
board.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)
- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)
-Badminton Nets
-Hula hoops
-Ladder Tourney
Set up

- Spatial awareness.

-Intrinsic motivation.

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Competition

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.

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Skills TestServing and
Game Play

A
C

A8-5

WARM UP

-Skills Testing.

A8-10

1. Skills Test- Serving and

Game play.

-Participation.

C8-3

2. Doubles Ladder TourneyDay 4

- Exit slip
answer from
question on front
board.

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)
- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)
-Badminton Nets
-Hula hoops
-Ladder Tourney
Set up

- Spatial awareness.

-Intrinsic motivation.

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Competition

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.
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Badminton
Wrap-Up

Badminton
A
C

A8-5

Badminton Written Quiz.

A8-10

Doubles Ladder Tourney- Day

5

C8-3

Grade 8
-Summative
assessment
-Participation

- Badminton
Racquets
(1/student)
- Shuttlecocks
(1/student)
-Badminton Nets
-Ladder Tourney
Set up
-Writing utensil for
students

- Spatial awareness.

-Intrinsic motivation.

- Racquet safety. DO
NOT hit others with
racquet.

-Positive/
constructive
feedback

- Rallying in between
courts only. Not on
stage.

-Competition

- Warn peers when a

shuttlecock is coming
towards them.
-Stretching and warm up
completed before play.
- Spectators are not
allowed on the court of
play.

Warm UpWill be determined the day before depending on the drill the class got to the lesson before. Also, 2x/week a student in a wheelchair runs warm up so depending on
if this student shows up that day, warm up is directed by her. Ideally, I would like the warm up to be similar to a drill we did the prior day to reinforce the skills that
were learnt recently.

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Description of Drills
Carry the Bird Relay- (Intro)
Arrange class in 6 groups of 3 along the baseline of the basketball court. Each
person in line has a badminton racquet. First person in line runs to the other baseline
and back while balancing the birdie on their racquet. If it is dropped, they must scoop up
the birdie where it is dropped before continuing back to their team. Modify the drill by
adding: forehand and backhand control hitting while running, cones to zig and zag
around.
3-A-Side Singles- (Intro)
Using the 3 Badminton courts that will be set up, have 3 students on each side of
the net on each court. Only 1 student will be on the playing court at a time, on each side
of the net. The game starts with a serve, using the singles court each player can only
take 1 shot to return to the other team, after the student plays their shot they must leave
the badminton court and return to the back of their line. Play stops when a point is
scored. Quick games are played to 5 and then teams are rotated accordingly. The # of
students on each court can vary depending on how many students are present that
class.
Badminton Golf- (Serving)
Using only 1 side of the doubles Badminton court, have 8 hula hoops set up on
the other side of the net, 1 in each of these places: deep left and right corner, mid left
and right corner, short left and right corner, mid left and right corner. There will be 6
students on the serving side of the badminton net who have the challenge to serve their
birdie into one of the 4 hoops (into the correct service area according to where they are
standing). The competition comes in when each student has 4 birdies to serve and they
see if they can get one birdie in each hula hoop.
**This drill will be used as a serving skills test later on in the unit**
4 Corner Rally- (Clear shots)
Students will be put in partners and a group of 2 will be placed at each corner of
the badminton court (8 students per court). Facing the other group of 2 on the opposite
side of the net, 1 student will start with a deep, high serve across the net to the next
student, this student will then return the serve with an overhand clear to the next person
in line. After a student clears the birdie, they will run around the net to the opposite line
they just hit to and get ready to return the next shot. This can be modified to have
students work on underhand clears as well. How many shots can be made before the
birdie hits the floor? Challenge other teams.
2 Hit Badminton- (Drop shots)
Students will be in partners and assume position on a doubles badminton court.
1 birdie is needed for each court. The game is started with regular service however, the
receiving players CAN have 2 hits on one side of the net before returning the shot. Any
type of hit can be used in this game. Scoring is kept up to 5 points and then another
partnership will take place of the team who did not win.
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Badminton Tournaments
Tournament Rules:
- There are 3 badminton courts in the gym therefore, 3 games can happen at a
time. Court 1 will be closest to the stage, court 2 in the middle and court 3 is
farthest from the stage.
- Students who are not playing have the option of 3 things; play WAR fitness on
the stage, be engaged and help keep score at a court or rally along the bleacher
baseline of the badminton nets. Encourage students to keep active.
- Since only 3 courts are available, all games will be played in doubles as to
maximize participation of all students.
- In the event of an absent student, a replacement from another team may be
selected for that class.
- Teams will be different for the Round Robin tournament and Ladder tournament.
Round Robin Tournament:
-

Team
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Student will have the chance to pick their own team of 2 (9 teams total).
Games will be played straight to 11 to allow for maximum play time for all
students.
1

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Ladder Tournament:
-

Students will be given their partners for the ladder tournament.

Teams who are lower in the ladder are allowed to challenge 1 or 2 spots above
them. If a lower team knocks off a higher team, they take their place.
Games are played straight to 11 to allow for more students to participate.
Teams are not allowed to challenge a team back to back games.
Teams are not allowed to turn down a challenge.
Teams are to create their own appropriate team name and will have team tags
made for them to move up and down the ladder.
The ladder model (physical structure in the equipment room) will be utilized for
this tournament.

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Grading Description
Students will be assessed in 3 different areas for the Badminton unit. The
assessments and their weighting are:
Participation- 65%
Skills Test- 20%
Written Quiz- 15%
Participation- 65%
Participation marks determined by the students effort, attitude, readiness to play
and helpfulness during the lesson. Participations marks are given each class and
are a score out of 4 based on the following rubric. A student who is absent will not
receive a participation mark for the day rather a * will be put in place of a mark and
will not be counted against their grade. A student who does not come prepared for
class (ie. Gym strip), will not receive a participation mark greater than a 2.
Criteria (Key
Words

Participation

Student Name

Levels of Quality
3
2
Proficient
Adequate

4
Excellent
Student
consistently
demonstrates
effort, a positive
attitude, comes
prepared and
helps out during
class.

Student
frequently
demonstrates
effort, a positive
attitude, comes
prepared and
helps out during
class.

1
Limited

Student
occasionally
demonstrates
effort, a positive
attitude, comes
prepared and
helps out during
class.

Day of the week

M T W R

Student rarely
demonstrates
effort, a positive
attitude, comes
prepared and
helps out during
class.

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Skills Testing- 20%

Skills testing for Badminton will test the students ability to perform: over and
underhand clears, smashes, drop shots, serving and game play. Students have the
choice whether or not they want to test their overhand or underhand shots for the
clear and drop shot. Students have the choice which target to aim their serve to
when testing. Students have the choice who their partner is when they are
demonstrating their clears, smash and drop shot. The partner is to give them a serve
that they can return. Teacher will instruct student of their task before they begin.
Clears- Students must aim the birdie to the back quarter of the doubles court.
Behind the pylons that will be set up but still in bounds.
Smash- Students must show power and placement in their smash.
Drop shot- Students must aim the birdie just over the net, in front of the service
line.
Serve- Student must place their serve either in the hula hoops for a short serve
or behind the pylons at the back of the court for a long serve. Students will have
to demonstrate 5 of each type of serve.
Game Play- Proper knowledge of game play and teamwork will be demonstrated
during tournament play
Badminton
Skills
Clear

Smash

Drive

Drop Shot

Serving

4
Excellent

Levels of Quality
3
2
Proficient
Adequate

1
Limited

Student
demonstrates a
clear to the
back of the
court 8-10
times.
Student
demonstrates a
powerful and
effective smash
8-10 times.

Student
demonstrates a
clear to the
back of the
court 5-7 times.

Student
demonstrates a
clear to the
back of the
court 2-4 times.

Student
demonstrates a
clear to the
back of the
court, 0-1 times.

Student
demonstrates a
powerful and
effective smash
5-7 times.

Student
demonstrates a
powerful and
effective smash
2-4 times.

Student
demonstrates a
powerful and
effective smash
0-1 times.

Student
demonstrates a
fast and flat
drive shot 8-10
times.

Student
demonstrates a
fast and flat
drive shot 5-7
times.

Student
demonstrates a
fast and flat
drive shot 2-4
times.

Student
demonstrates a
fast and flat
drive shot 0-1
times.

Student
demonstrates a
drop shot in
front or on the
service line 810 times.
Student
demonstrates a
proper serve to
the target 8-10

Student
demonstrates a
drop shot in
front or on the
service line 5-7
times.
Student
demonstrates a
proper serves to
the target 5-7

Student
demonstrates a
drop shot in
front or on the
service line 2-4
times.
Student
demonstrates a
proper serves to
the target 2-4

Student
demonstrates a
drop shot in
front or on the
service line 0-1
times.
Student
demonstrates a
proper serves
to the target 0-1
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Student
Name

Clear /
10

Badminton

times.
Student
consistently
demonstrates
teamwork, uses
a variety of
shots and
working rules of
the game.

Smash
/10

times.
Student
frequently
demonstrates
teamwork, uses
a variety of
shots and
working rules of
the game.

Grade 8

times.
Student
occasionally
demonstrates
teamwork, uses
a variety of
shots and
working rules of
the game.

Badminton Skill
Drop
Drive Serve
Shot /10
/10
/10

times.
Student rarely
demonstrates
teamwork, uses
a variety of
shots and
working rules of
the game.

Game
Play /4

Score
/54

Written Quiz- 15%

A written quiz will be taken by each student at the end of the unit. This quiz will
test their knowledge on game play and specific tactics that each shot plays in
Badminton. There will be no surprises in this quiz as everything will relate to what was
mentioned and practiced in the previous 9 classes. Student will have as much time as
they need to finish the quiz.

Name:____________________
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Grade 8 Badminton Quiz

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Multiple Choice: (1 mark each)
1. In doubles play, when the score is 0-0, where does the first serve come from?
a) Left service court
b) Right service court
c) Either service court
d) Server can choose which court
2. When serving the shuttle, the head of the racquet must be where?
a) Above the waist
b) Below the waist
c) Above the wrist
d) Below the wrist
3. A shot in which the shuttle is hit sharply downward into the opponents court is called?
a) Clear
b) Serve
c) Smash
d) Drop shot
4. In Badminton, a game is won when the first team reaches how many points?
a) 17
b) 20
c) 14
d) 21
5. Which of the following results in a loss of serve?
a) When the birdie hits and stays caught in the net.
b) When the birdie clears the net and lands on the service line.
c) When the birdie hits the net but still goes over and crosses the service line
d) When the returner swings to return the birdie but misses and it falls to the
floor.
True/False: (1 mark each)
6.

T or F

During the game, one person may hit the shuttle 2 times in a row.

7.

T or F

If the shuttle lands on the boundary line it is considered out.

8.
T or F
serve attempt.

It is a fault when the server misses the shuttle completely in their

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Matching: (1 mark each)

9. ________ Clear shot

A. Hitting the birdie from across your body.

10. _______ Drop shot

B. A defensive shot hit high, deep and far.

11. _______ Forehand

C. Sending an opponents shot back across the

net

12. _______ Backhand

D. Continuous play across the net.

13. _______ Rally

E. When a point is scored.

14. _______ Return

F. Is disguised to look like a clear or a smash

G. The score Badminton games are played to.
H. Hitting the birdie on the same side of your
body as your hand that is holding the racquet.

Short Answer:
15. Please describe the dimensions of a doubles playing court. (2 marks)

16. Briefly explain how you would handle a disagreement if the shuttle landed in or out
of the court of play. (2 marks)

17. Draw a diagram of the Badminton doubles court. On this diagram show where
service takes place and label where the birdie must land on the other side of the net. (3
marks)

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Long Answer:
18. Draw a diagram of the Badminton court (2 marks) and label the following lines:
service line, singles side line, doubles side line, doubles back line, singles back line. (5
marks)

19. Give one reason why Badminton is a life-long sport then list 3 other sports that have
similar skills as Badminton and explain how these skills are similar. (7 marks)

20. Choose one type of shot we practiced in Badminton. With this shot, explain the
following: when it would be used, why it would be used, how it is executed and 1 more
main point to remember when making that shot. (5 marks)

Formative Assessments:
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Self-Evaluation
Self-Assessment tools will be used twice in the Badminton unit. This formative
assessment tool will be modified for each lesson according to the skills that have
been taught. The self-assessment is not graded rather it will be used to guide further
instruction in lessons.
Peer Evaluation
Peer-Assessment tools will be used twice in the Badminton unit. This
assessment tool will be modified for each lesson according to the skills that have
been taught. The peer-assessment is not graded rather, it will be used to guide
further instruction in lessons.
Exit Slips
Exit slips will be used throughout the unit to help guide instruction for the next
day. Use of formative assessments regularly will help students develop their skills
and be able to perform to their best ability on their skills test. Questions will be
posted on the board to end class. These questions will be answered in a variety of
ways by the students. Exit slip questions will be thought of the day/night before the
lesson as the formative assessment rom the lesson before will drive these
questions. Exit slips will come in the form of: thumbs up/down, written answer on
paper or happy/sad face on a sticky note to post on the board.

Badminton Self-Evaluation #1
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Name:________________________ Grade:___________________ Date:___________

4 = Excellent I consistently demonstrate the skill.
I consistently help my partner and explain what he or she needs to
improve.
3 = Proficient I frequently demonstrate the skill.
I frequently help my partner and explain what he or she needs to
improve.
2 = Adequate I occasionally demonstrate the skill.
I occasionally help my partner and explain what he or she needs to
improve.
1 = Limited I rarely demonstrate the skill.
I rarely help my partner or explain what he or she needs to improve.
Skill

My Rating

Handshake grip

________

Ready position

________

Forehand shots

________

Backhand shots

________
Total ________/16

I would rate my overall performance so far in this unit as (1-4): ________

Circle your answer

YES / NO / SOMEWHAT- I understand the different serving boundaries for singles and
doubles play in Badminton.
Additional Comments-

Badminton Self-Evaluation #2
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Name:________________________ Grade:___________________ Date:___________

4 = Excellent I consistently demonstrate the skill.
I consistently help my partner and explain what he or she needs to
improve.
3 = Proficient I frequently demonstrate the skill.
I frequently help my partner and explain what he or she needs to
improve.
2 = Adequate I occasionally demonstrate the skill.
I occasionally help my partner and explain what he or she needs to
improve.
1 = Limited I rarely demonstrate the skill.
I rarely help my partner or explain what he or she needs to improve.
Skill

My Rating

Smash

________

Overhand clear

________

Underhand clear

________

Long serve

________

Short serve

________

Drive

________
Total ________/24

I would rate my overall performance so far in this unit as (1-4): ________

Circle your answer

YES / NO / SOMEWHAT- I understand the difference between a clear and a smash.

YES / NO / SOMEWHAT- I know when I should use a smash as opposed to a clear.
Additional Comments-

Badminton Peer-Evaluation #1

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My Name:________________________ Partners Name:________________________

Grade:_______
Date:___________
4 = Excellent My partner consistently demonstrates the skill.
3 = Proficient My partner frequently demonstrates the skill.
2 = Adequate My partner occasionally demonstrates the skill.
1 = Limited My partner rarely demonstrates the skill.
Skill

My Rating

Handshake grip

________

Ready position

________

Forehand shots

________

Backhand shots

________

Successful serves (over the net) ________

Is a team player

________

Encourages other peers

________

Contributes positively

________
Total ________/32

I would rate my partners overall performance so far in this unit as (1-4): ________
Circle your answer

YES / NO / SOMEWHAT- My partner is fun to play Badminton with.

Additional Comments-

Badminton Peer-Evaluation #2

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My Name:________________________ Partners Name:________________________

Grade:_______
Date:___________
4 = Excellent My partner consistently demonstrates the skill.
3 = Proficient My partner frequently demonstrates the skill.
2 = Adequate My partner occasionally demonstrates the skill.
1 = Limited My partner rarely demonstrates the skill.
Skill

My Rating

Smash

________

Overhand Drop shot

________

Underhand Drop shot

________

Successful serves (over the net) ________

Is a team player

________

Encourages other peers

________

Contributes positively

________
Total ________/28

I would rate my partners overall performance so far in this unit as (1-4): ________
Circle your answer

YES / NO / SOMEWHAT- I can see improvement in my partners skills.

Additional Comments-

Billy Badminton

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Billy is a keen student, he is always willing to help the teacher with any of the
extras that need to be done in PE class. He thinks that the quicker the job gets done,
the more playing time he will get that day. His attendance is usually perfect but he does
have his sick days like most grade 8 students. Billy always gives 100% effort in PE
class even though his skills are not as well polished like some of the other grade 8
students. His participation mark looks like this:
Student Name
Billy Badminton

M
4

T
4

W
4

R
3

Day of the week

M T W R
*
4
4
4

M
4

T
4

35/36

During Badminton Billy only had 2 classes where he wasnt quite himself for one
of them and then absent for another. His absence will not be reflected in his
participation mark overall, making his total out of 36 marks.
Total- 35/36= 0.92 X 0.65= 0.598 = 60% for the participation section of his grade.
Like mentioned before, Billy loves playing sports but is not the most talented at them.
Using the rubric to grade his skills, the following are his testing marks:
Student
Name
Billy B.

Clear /
10
8

Smash
/10
5

Badminton Skill
Drop
Drive Serve
Shot /10
/10
/10
3
7
9

Game
Play /4
3

Score
/54
35

35/54= 0.648 X 0.2 = 0.1296 = 13% for the skills section of his grade.
In Billys Badminton Quiz he scored 35/40 = 0.875 X 0.15 = 0.131 = 13% for quiz
section.
Badminton Final Grade: 60+13+13= 86%

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