| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Physical education |
| What topic | Short tennis |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 18 |
| What curriculum | English |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Physical Education
Short Tennis
Year 3
50 minutes
18
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Short Tennis | 10 | Explain the basic rules and objectives of short tennis. Use the whiteboard for illustrations. |
| 2 | Warm-up Activities | 10 | Engage students in a series of fun warm-up exercises focusing on mobility and agility. |
| 3 | Group Formation | 5 | Divide the class into small groups of 3, ensuring balanced skill levels in each. |
| 4 | Skill Drills | 10 | Set up skill stations (e.g., serving, volleying) where students practice techniques together. Provide guidance and feedback. |
| 5 | Printable Card Activity | 5 | Distribute printable cards to each student to fill in relevant short tennis terms and concepts during the lesson. |
| 6 | Group Task | 5 | Students in groups discuss and practice a short rally, focusing on communication and coordination. Encourage them to use terms from their cards. |
| 7 | Collection of Cards | 5 | Randomly check or collect the printable cards at the end of the lesson to assess understanding. |
| 8 | Cool Down and Reflection | 5 | Guide students through a cool-down routine and encourage them to share what they learned about short tennis. |
Assign students to practice a short tennis skill at home and document their experience on the printable cards. Collection of the homework should be done without oral presentations.
Assessment will be based on student participation during activities, the completion of the printable card activity, and overall understanding of the short tennis concepts demonstrated during group tasks.
This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for physical education by promoting physical fitness, basic movement skills, and teamwork.
"Good afternoon, everyone! Today we are going to explore a fun and exciting sport called short tennis. Can anyone tell me what they know about tennis? [Pause for responses] Great! Short tennis is a version of tennis that is played on a smaller court, and we will use softer balls, which makes it easier to play.
Now, let's talk about some basic rules of short tennis. [Draw a simple court on the whiteboard] We have a net in the middle, two service boxes, and the main court area. The main objective is to hit the ball over the net so that it lands in the opponent’s area. Remember, we always respect our partner by taking turns and playing fairly. Let's get excited to learn and play together!"
"Before we jump into playing, it’s important to warm up our bodies so we can play safely. Follow my lead as we do some fun movements!
First, let's start with some jumping jacks! [Lead students in jumping jacks for 1 minute]
Now, let’s stretch our arms and legs. Reach up high to the sky and then touch your toes. [Demonstrate and guide through stretches]
Next, let’s do some side lunges to get our legs ready for all the movement we will do today. [Lead the side lunges]
Fantastic! Now that we’re warmed up, let’s get into groups!"
"Now I will divide you into small groups of three. Please make sure you are with friends but also try to form balanced groups with different skill levels. [Organize students into groups, ensuring balance]
Once you’re in your groups, discuss with your partners your experiences with tennis or any racquet sports you’ve played. I’ll give you one minute for this!"
"Let’s move to our skill drills! We will have a few stations set up around the area. Each station will focus on a different skill you’ll need for short tennis.
At the serving station, practice your serve by hitting the ball over the net. At the volleying station, work on returning the ball quickly. And at the rally station, try to keep the ball in play with your partners.
You will rotate through each station, spending about two minutes at each. I will walk around and give you feedback and assistance as needed. Ready? Let’s go!"
"Now that we've practiced those important skills, it’s time for our printable card activity! I have a card for each of you.
On this card, I want you to write down three terms or concepts you learned today about short tennis, as well as any skills you’ve practiced. This will help you remember what we've done today.
Take five minutes to complete your cards. Be sure to fill in the definitions as best as you can!"
"Great job on your cards! Now, let's put our skills to the test in a group task.
In your groups, I want you to practice a short rally. Remember to communicate with each other about where you're hitting the ball. Use the specific terms from your cards to describe your actions.
You’ll have five minutes to practice your rally. I’ll be coming around to check in on your progress!"
"Alright, everyone, let’s wind down the lesson. I am going to collect your printable cards now. Please pass them to me when I come around.
I’ll randomly check these cards to understand what you’ve learned today. Don’t worry if you feel uncertain; this is just a way for me to see how well our lesson went!"
"Excellent work today! Before we finish, let’s take a moment to cool down.
Please follow me as we stretch our arms and legs again, taking deep breaths to relax our bodies. [Guide students through cool-down stretches]
Now, let’s gather in a circle for a quick sharing time. I would love for each of you to share one thing you learned today about short tennis. [Encourage students to share]
Thank you for sharing! Remember to practice your skills at home and document your experience on your cards. Well done, everyone, and I look forward to our next lesson!"
| Question | Answer |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| What is short tennis? | |
| How does the court for short tennis differ from a standard tennis court? | |
| What types of balls are used in short tennis? | |
| What is the main objective of short tennis? | |
| Why is it important to take turns and play fairly in short tennis? | |
| What are the warm-up activities we did before playing? | |
| How many students are in each group during the lesson? | |
| What skills were practiced at the skill drills stations? | |
| What did we write down on our printable cards? | |
| Why is communication important during the group rally task? | |
| What did we do during the cool-down session? | |
| What was one thing you learned today about short tennis? | |