Introduction
Ball games are any form of game or sport which feature a ball as part of play. Complete the tasks to find out details about the Mesoamerican ball game (a sport played by the Mayans) football (or soccer) and basketball.
Task
Group work: Complete the activities below using the websites given
http://mayas.mrdonn.org/ballgames.html
What was the Mesoamerican ballgame like?
Find information about
- the ball
- the court
- the uniform
- the game
http://www.all-youth-soccer-training.com/soccer-facts.html
Who invented soccer? What are the roots of soccer?
When did people start to play it in England?
When was there a turning point of soccer as it is today?
When was the first association formed? What was its name?
When was the first official match played?
http://www.livestrong.com/article/358083-the-history-of-basketball-for-kids/
Who invented basketball? Why did he invent it?
How did the first players play it?
When was the first association formed? What was its name?
http://www.biography.com/people/wayne-rooney-555728#awesm=~oCCsoE2dIrPBur
http://www.biography.com/people/michael-jordan-9358066
Write the key facts about Wayne Rooney’s and Michael Jordan’s lives.
Process
Group work: prepare a group PPT presentation about your topic (BALL GAMES).
You'll have to use it to present the topic to your classmates.
Don't write too much on the PPT slides. Insert pictures, key words and data only.
Evaluation
Assessment of speaking skills
oral production, pronunciation, intonation, fluency, accuracy, vocabulary and voice quality.
Conclusion
There's a sense of belonging and identity in playing ball games.
What's your favourite ball game?
How do you feel when you play it?
Is it important for you to play a ball game? Why?Why not?