Sport Report Standards
Grade Six/Seven CCWHST 6-12.2(a,b,c,d,e,f), 6-12.4, 6-12.5,6-12.6,6-12.7,6-12.8,
WHST.6-12.2
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics(e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented
WHST.6-12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-12.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-12.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between
information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-12.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST. 6-12.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Grade Six/Seven CCWHST 6-12.2(a,b,c,d,e,f), 6-12.4, 6-12.5,6-12.6,6-12.7,6-12.8,
WHST.6-12.2
Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics(e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented
WHST.6-12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.6-12.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
WHST.6-12.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between
information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.6-12.7
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST. 6-12.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources (primary and secondary), using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
My Basketball Report
Basketball
History
Basketball was invented by James Naismith who was a Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician. Naismith introduced the game when he was an instructor at YMCA. The game was adapted by few colleges between 1893 and 1895. The first college games were held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
Object of the Game
The objective is to shoot a ball into the hoop on your end of the court and score more points than the opposing team during the 4 quarters of 10 minutes.
Field of Play
A court for the FIBA is 91’10.4” by 49’2.6”. The baskets are always 10’ above the ground. The center circle is 11’.81” and the three point line is 21’.65” to 22’.15”. The key which is the shaded box underneath the basket is 16’. The backboard is 30mm horizontally and 20mm vertically. The ring has to 450mm minimum and 459mm maximum, the metal has to be 16mm minimum and 20mm maximum, and be painted orange. The net must be attached to the ring in 12 places, made of white cord, and not have gaps or hooks to hold the net. There are 2 referees.
The Goal
The goal for the offense is to shoot the basketball in the hoop and make a two pointer which is from the three point line to the inside of the line or a three point line which outside of the line. The goal for the defense is to block and the opponent from shooting and scoring.
The Ball
The ball’s surface is divided ribs and is made of leather or artificial/composite/synthetic leather. The ball is almost the size of a soccer ball and is a contrasting color like brown. The ball must be inflated to an air pressure approximately 1,800mm off the ground when dribbled. The ball is 6.35mm wide and must be spherical.
Teams
The are 10 players on a team 5 playing and 5 bench players. The teams can have substitutes if a player is unable to play.
Playing the Ball
Players are allowed to:
Keep the ball as long as they want w/o double dribbling or traveling.
Defend and prevent the opponent from making a shot
Players are not allowed to:
Double dribble
Hurt another player
Hold the ball and run (travel)
Penalties
Personal fouls which is when a player physically hurts an opponent. This gives the player possession of the ball out of bounds and a free throw if it is above the foul limit.
Flagrant fouls which is when a foul is committed in a violent manner. This gives the player the possession of the ball, 2 free throws, and the player who did the foul to be disqualified.
Intentional fouls are when a player purposely hurts an opponent to stop the clock or to prevent a shot. This gives the player possession of the ball and 2 free throws.
Shooting fouls are when a player hurts an opponent while they are shooting. This gives the player 2 or 3 free throws depending on where the opponent was.
Technical fouls are when a player violates the game rules. This gives the player possession of the ball and 2 free throws.
Sources
http://library.thinkquest.org/10615/no-frames/basketball/history.html
http://wiki.answers.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball
http://google.com
http://www.fiba.com/downloads/Rules/2010/BasketballEquipment2010_V2.pdf
History
Basketball was invented by James Naismith who was a Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician. Naismith introduced the game when he was an instructor at YMCA. The game was adapted by few colleges between 1893 and 1895. The first college games were held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
Object of the Game
The objective is to shoot a ball into the hoop on your end of the court and score more points than the opposing team during the 4 quarters of 10 minutes.
Field of Play
A court for the FIBA is 91’10.4” by 49’2.6”. The baskets are always 10’ above the ground. The center circle is 11’.81” and the three point line is 21’.65” to 22’.15”. The key which is the shaded box underneath the basket is 16’. The backboard is 30mm horizontally and 20mm vertically. The ring has to 450mm minimum and 459mm maximum, the metal has to be 16mm minimum and 20mm maximum, and be painted orange. The net must be attached to the ring in 12 places, made of white cord, and not have gaps or hooks to hold the net. There are 2 referees.
The Goal
The goal for the offense is to shoot the basketball in the hoop and make a two pointer which is from the three point line to the inside of the line or a three point line which outside of the line. The goal for the defense is to block and the opponent from shooting and scoring.
The Ball
The ball’s surface is divided ribs and is made of leather or artificial/composite/synthetic leather. The ball is almost the size of a soccer ball and is a contrasting color like brown. The ball must be inflated to an air pressure approximately 1,800mm off the ground when dribbled. The ball is 6.35mm wide and must be spherical.
Teams
The are 10 players on a team 5 playing and 5 bench players. The teams can have substitutes if a player is unable to play.
Playing the Ball
Players are allowed to:
Keep the ball as long as they want w/o double dribbling or traveling.
Defend and prevent the opponent from making a shot
Players are not allowed to:
Double dribble
Hurt another player
Hold the ball and run (travel)
Penalties
Personal fouls which is when a player physically hurts an opponent. This gives the player possession of the ball out of bounds and a free throw if it is above the foul limit.
Flagrant fouls which is when a foul is committed in a violent manner. This gives the player the possession of the ball, 2 free throws, and the player who did the foul to be disqualified.
Intentional fouls are when a player purposely hurts an opponent to stop the clock or to prevent a shot. This gives the player possession of the ball and 2 free throws.
Shooting fouls are when a player hurts an opponent while they are shooting. This gives the player 2 or 3 free throws depending on where the opponent was.
Technical fouls are when a player violates the game rules. This gives the player possession of the ball and 2 free throws.
Sources
http://library.thinkquest.org/10615/no-frames/basketball/history.html
http://wiki.answers.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball
http://google.com
http://www.fiba.com/downloads/Rules/2010/BasketballEquipment2010_V2.pdf