Volley Unit Plan

Grade level: 3rd

grade
Sumner Ave
3/10/15-3/31/15

Psychomotor, Affective, and Cognitive Domains

Grade/Experience: level 3rd
Unit Outcomes
(By the end of the
unit, students will
be able to...)

Reference
MA CF
&NASPE
Standards
by #

Content to be taught

Assessment
(Include rubrics,
quizzes, etc. in
written materials
section)

Psychomotor
Volley a ball
continuously to
themselves with
control by the end
of this unit.
Volley a ball
continuously with a
partner with control
by the end of this
unit.

(MA CF
Standards
2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
NASPE
Standard 1)

DAY 1: Volleying balloon

or beach ball into the air
to themselves.
DAY 2: Volley with a
balloon or beach ball with
a partner.
DAY 3: Newcomb/small
sided game
DAY 4:One bounce volley
ball.

Psychomotor Skill
Rubric
Teacher
Observation
Partner Checklist

Cognitive
Memorize the skill
cues of how to
properly volley a
beachball/trainer
volley ball by the
end of the unit.

(MA CF
Standards
2.4,2.5,2.6,
NASPE
Standard 2)

DAY 1:Learning about

bump and set.
DAY 2:Learning how to
properly partner volley.
DAY 3:Rules for
Newcomb/small sided
game.
DAY 4:Learning rules of
one bounce volley ball.

Teacher
Observation
Checking for
Understanding
Exit slip

Unit Outcomes
(By the end of the
unit, students will
be able to...)

Reference
MA CF
&NASPE
Standards
by #

Content to be taught

Assessment
(Include rubrics,
quizzes, etc. in
written materials
section)

Affective
Cooperatively work
with a partner or
small group
throughout the
whole unit.
Follow all school
rules throughout
every lesson.

(MA CF
standard 2.7,
NASPE
Standard 5)

DAY 1-4:Safety
DAY 1-4:Team Work skills
DAY 1-4:Respect

Affective Skill rubric

Teacher
observation
Number Line

Grading Policy
Effort(50%)-The student tried their hardest every day. They did all their work and really
tried to make themselves and their classmates go above and beyond the expectations of
what the teacher has.
Skill(25%)-The student is able to perform the skill. They are able to apply the skill of
volleying to themselves and a partner or over the net. They are able to do it safely, in
control, and can consistently put the ball where they want.
Knowledge(25%)-The students know exactly how to get the ball to go straight up in the
air. The students also know how to get the ball to a partner. The students know how to
get the ball over the net. The students can repeat the skill cues to the teacher or write
them down when asked.

Number Line Grading

4-The student behaved, followed all of the teachers directions, and correctly did the skill.
The student was also was helpful to their classmates whether they helped them
understand a concept or just showed them how to move.
3-The student wasnt always on task but for the most part was putting their full effort
towards completing the task. The student was respectful, didnt have to be spoken to
about behavioral problems, and did not take away from other students learning.
2-The student didnt have their sneakers on today or they had to write a timeout paper. If
the student had to be spoken to multiple times they will get a two. They also were not on
task for most of the class either disrupting other students or just not participating the
whole time.
1-The student didnt participate at all, was disruptive the whole class, and didnt put any
effort into the class. This is for students who didnt complete a timeout paper when told
to by the end of class.

Name:______________
Room Number:_______________

Date:________

Mr. Mahers Exit Slip

1.

Explain the cues that you need to keep in mind when

volleying a ball to yourself.

2.

What are the two different ways to volley and when do

you use them?

Name:_____________

Date:_________

Room Number:___________
Mr. Mahers
Volleying Rubric
3rd Grade
Skills
Student can bump using
proper skill cues.

Student can set using proper

skill cues.

Student knows when to use

set and bump.
The student uses proper force
when volleying.

Got it

Not Yet

Name:_____________

Date:_______

Room Number:_______________
Partner Skill Cue Check List
Partner:__________
Bump
-Arms straight ____
-Pinkies together ____
-Use legs for power ____

Set
-Thumbs together _____
-Looking through viewing window _____
-Palms up above head ____

References:
1.Springfield Public Schools (2007) Physical Education Instructional Guide
2.Graham, George, Shirley A. Holt/Hale, and Melissa Parker. Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to
Teaching Physical Education. Mountain View, Calif: Mayfield Pub. Co, 1993. Print.
3.

Forearm Pass Volleyball. PECentral, Web. 5 March. 2015

4.

Underarm Serve Volleyball. PECentral Web. 5 March 2015

5. Set Volleyball. PECentral Web. 5 March 2015