Unit 1: English for Basketball

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In this unit, students will learn key vocabulary and expressions related to the sport of basketball.

Did you know? The following activities can be customized as desired by the teacher or school pedagogue.

Basic activities (computer-graded)

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: Getting Ready for the Big Game

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

Coach Rivera: Alright team, listen up! The game starts in 10 minutes. We need to stay focused on the court and play smart. Jake: Coach, are we doing man-to-man defense or zone? Coach Rivera: Zone. I want you to watch your area and don’t let them score easily. And Jake—remember to dribble! Last game, you walked with the ball. Jake: Got it, Coach. I’ll keep bouncing… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)

Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

He made a perfect jump shot from the corner.

He made a "buzzer beater" which won the game just before the game ended.

She stole the ball and ran to the other side of the court.

He jumped high and blocked the shot with his hand.

She ran toward the basket and made a layup.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

Describe a real or imaginary basketball game. They should explain who played, what happened during the game, and how it ended.

imagine you re the coach of a basketball team. What advice would they give the players? What would they say during a time-out? They can use words from the dialogue like team, plan, defense, focus, or win.

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