Description
What our World Series lesson plan includes
Lesson Objectives and Overview: World Series is a high-interest reading comprehension lesson plan. As such, students will practice various close reading and comprehension skills. In addition, they will learn about the famous baseball championship series. This lesson is for students in 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade.
Classroom Procedure
Every lesson plan provides you with a classroom procedure page that outlines a step-by-step guide to follow. You do not have to follow the guide exactly. The guide helps you organize the lesson and details when to hand out worksheets. It also lists information in the yellow box that you might find useful. You will find the lesson objectives, state standards, and number of class sessions the lesson should take to complete in this area. In addition, it describes the supplies you will need as well as what and how you need to prepare beforehand. Students will need internet access for the activity, as well as drawing supplies and other materials to make the baseball cards.
Teacher Notes
The paragraph on this page gives you a little more information on the lesson overall and describes what you may want to focus your teaching on. It explains that you can teach this lesson in a whole-class setting or as an independent, small-group activity. The blank lines are available for you to write out any thoughts or ideas you have as you prepare.
WORLD SERIES LESSON PLAN CONTENT PAGES
History of the World Series
The World Series lesson plan contains two content pages. The World Series is a world-famous baseball championship that takes place every year. It brings together the best teams from Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States to compete for the title of World Series champion. The World Series is one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in American history, with a tradition that dates back to the early 20th century. The first official World Series was held in 1903, marking the beginning of a century-long love affair between baseball and its fans.
The concept of a championship series began when the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), the two major leagues in professional baseball, agreed to a competition to determine the best team in baseball. The first World Series in 1903 saw the Boston Americans (now known as the Boston Red Sox) defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates in a best-of-nine series. Since then, the format has changed to a best-of-seven series, and the World Series has become an annual tradition.
World Series Today
Today, the World Series takes place every October, often called the “Fall Classic.” The teams that compete in the World Series are the champions of the American League and the National League. Baseball fans are always excited to see which teams will make it to the final showdown.
The World Series features a wide variety of baseball talent. The games include exciting home runs, strikeouts, and spectacular defensive plays. Pitchers and batters face off in intense matchups. Each pitch can potentially change the game’s outcome. The strategy involved in every inning, from stealing bases to making double plays, keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Each team strives to win four games out of seven to claim the championship.
One of the most exciting parts of the World Series is watching players break records and make history. A record in baseball is a notable achievement, such as the most home runs hit in a single World Series or the most strikeouts by a pitcher. For example, in 1977, Reggie Jackson—known as “Mr. October”—hit three home runs in a single World Series game, which made him part of baseball history. Another legendary performance was by Bob Gibson in 1968, when he struck out 17 batters in a single game. That record still stands today!
At the end of the World Series, the winning team is awarded the Commissioner’s Trophy, a symbol of their achievement as the best team in baseball. The team that wins the most games in the series is crowned the World Series champion, and each player on the winning team receives a World Series ring. Winning the World Series is the ultimate goal for every MLB team, and the journey to the championship is filled with hard work, dedication, and teamwork.
What It’s All About
The World Series is also about more than just winning the championship. It is a celebration of baseball, bringing together fans from different cities and backgrounds to share in the excitement of the game. The series fosters community and pride, with cities rallying around their teams.
One tradition in The World Series is the ceremonial first pitch. A notable figure, often a former player or a celebrity, throws the first pitch to start the game. Another tradition is playing the national anthem before each game. This moment unites fans and players alike in a shared sense of patriotism. The World Series is also known for its iconic seventh inning stretch, where fans stand and sing, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” a tradition that dates back to the early days of baseball.
The World Series continues to be a significant part of American culture. It is a time when the best baseball teams from across the country come together to compete, break records, and celebrate the spirit of the game. The excitement and tradition surrounding the event make it more than just a series of games—it’s a celebration of teamwork, perseverance, and the love of baseball.
WORLD SERIES LESSON PLAN WORKSHEETS
The World Series lesson plan includes two worksheets: an activity worksheet and a practice worksheet. Each one will help students solidify their grasp of the material they learned throughout the lesson. You can refer to the classroom procedure guidelines to know when to hand out each worksheet.
BASEBALL CARD ACTIVITY WORKSHEET
For the activity, students will get to create a baseball card of a player of their choice. After doing some research, they will answer questions about their baseball player and then create a baseball card that includes some of that information.
WORLD SERIES PRACTICE WORKSHEET
The practice worksheet requires students to answer a series of 10 questions. These questions all relate to the content pages, so students will need to refer to them often for the answers. In addition, each question provides which reading tool the question corresponds to, such as text feature, vocabulary, or comprehension.
Worksheet Answer Keys
At the end of the lesson plan document is an answer key for the practice worksheet. The correct answers are all in red to make it easier for you to compare them with students’ responses. If you choose to administer the lesson pages to your students via PDF, you will need to save a new file that omits these pages. Otherwise, you can simply print out the applicable pages and keep these as reference for yourself when grading assignments.
