Temperament+Style+Lesson

Lesson: Fencing Objectives: S.W.B.A.T:
 * 1) Explain the different peices of equipment used to fence and how to use them (Tactual, Visual)
 * 2) Demonstrate their understanding of the fencing vocabulary (Auditory, Kinesthetic)
 * 3) Work cooperatively with peers during the activity. (KTA)

Warm-up: Complete a puzzle of a Sabre, Foil or Epee
 * Students will be in groups of 3-4 (Total of 6 groups)
 * All 3 different puzzles will be mixed together in the center of the gym ( 2 sets of each puzzle)
 * Each puzzle includes a picture of the sword and a paragraph about each
 * Each group will need to travel to the center of the gym to collect one puzzle peice at a time to put their puzzle together. (SP, IF & IT)
 * Students will then walk around the gym spending 1-2 minutes at each station writing down factual information about each sword to compare and contrast the different swords used in fencing. (SJ)

Lecture: Students will come together to talk about: (SJ along with Auditroy)
 * The foil, jacket and glove
 * Verbal commands: Attention, On-Guard, Advance, Retreat and Attack (Conceptualize)

Practice: 2. Students will practice on their own with a partner on the verbal commands. (Combine & IT, SP)
 * 1) Students will practice putting the equipment on and the Verbal Commands by playing simon says led by their teacher. (SP, SJ, T, K, A, V and comprehend)
 * When the teacher says a command the students perform it, unless she doesn't say simon says:
 * Salute: Bow to your opponent
 * On-Guard: Ready position
 * Retreat: Move backward
 * Advance: Move forward
 * Attack: Lunge to opponent

Closure: Place words on word wall after each word is reviewed. (SJ)
 * What are the 5 new vocablary words we learned today?
 * What does each word mean?

Special Populations:
 * Use noodles instead of actual foils
 * Use pictures to demonstrate each vocabulary word
 * Use a power point to demonstrate how each move is executed