Casey Back At Bat Analysis

1. Novel

a. Title: The Art of Fielding

b. Citation:

Harbach, C. (2011). The art of fielding: A novel. New York: Little, Brown and.

c. Annotation: This novel is about a baseball star Henry Skrimshander who is on the right path to the major league until a simple, routine, throw goes wrong. Henry starts to doubt himself, his confidence has been drained, and his whole career is crumbling right in front of his eyes. Henry is not the only one in jeopardy though. Four others at the university also have battles of their own, as the season ends, Henry and the other 4 have to confront their hopes and dreams.

d. Instructional Ideas: This will be a great novel for my students to read because its more than just baseball, it’s about family, love, and

Title: Casey Back at Bat

b. Citation:

Gutman, D., & Johnson, S. (2007). Casey back at bat. New York, NY: HarperCollins.

c. Annotation: This poem is about a baseball player named Casey who, last year, struck-out in the most important game of his career. Now, he has another chance to win the game for his team. On the third pitch Casey smacks the ball so hard the ball takes on an adventure of its own. Somehow, Someway, the ball returns back to the field and is caught by the shortstop. Casey is out.

d. Instructional Ideas: I can have my students read this book as encouragement. Nobody is perfect, even the best, such as Casey, who gets out. If you fall, get back up. Casey did not let that strikeout ruin his baseball career. It motivates you to give your best and to never quit no matter what. I would give them a deadline for when the book has to be read by and asses them either by a quiz or have them write a paper on the story.

e. Standard:

i. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.6

- Analyze the authors purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in the

The Poem, Casey Back At Bat, by Dan Gutman is about how a baseball player overcomes failure and tries to redeem himself. Students can use this book as an example, and write about a time they took charge and overcame something they have previously never achieved and or failed in the past.

4. Non-print media

a. Title: Mini Bio: Jackie Robinson

b. Citation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX3tv9uKj1I

c. Annotation: This biography talks about the great Jackie Robinson, who some might know as a great baseball player, but he was a lot more than that. Jackie Robinson was a symbol, and a born to be leader. He did so much for the civil rights movement.

d. Instructional Ideas: Before a lesson on baseball, I would have my students watch this short biography about Jackie Robison. I would then have them write down 3 things they did not know and 3 things they want to know more about Jackie. Then, those 3 things they would want to know, they would research and come in the next day with answers.

e. Standard:

i. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.6

- If I were to have them watch this biography at home, I could then have them write about how they felt, what they learned, and give a response to someone on this video on a blackboard thread. By doing this, they can see everyone’s responses and have a better understanding of the video.

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