5th Grade Lacrosse Lesson

Lesson Plan
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NYS/National
Standards

Teacher Candidate(s):

School:

Date:
Grade: 5th
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Unit/Activity: Lacrosse Basics




Central Focus and Lesson Focus: Introduction to fundamental lacrosse skills




Link to previous lesson(s):




Objectives – Students will be able to……..
Behavior / Condition / Criteria

Assessment Tool

Length of class: 60 minutes

Objective #1
Domain:
Psychomotor

/S1.E14.5

Students will demonstrate basic cradling and dodging techniques across the field.

Observation, Skill Drills, Peer Assessment

Teaching Styles/Strategies:
Direct instruction, guided practice, peer feedback.

Objective #2
Domain:
Cognitive

/S2.E3.5

Students will understand the mechanics of passing and catching, and apply them in a dynamic drill.

Quizzes, Performance Tasks, Assessment


Objective #3
Domain:
Affective

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Students will exhibit teamwork and sportsmanship during drills.

Observation, Group Feedback Session, Rubrics


List of Academic Language Used

Vocabulary
words

Cradling, Dodging, Passing, Catching, Shooting

Common errors/misconceptions:
Students may cradle too loosely, leading to dropped balls.