1. Close Read- How are Newton’s Three Laws of Motion used in Baseball?

2. Engagement/Starter Question
How many of you play a sport or are involved with an activity outside of school?

3. Vocabulary
Formulated
External
Lateral
Proficient

4. First Read (teacher reads aloud)
When did Sir Isaac Newton formulate the Three Laws of Motion?

5. Re-Read First Chunked Section (paragraphs 1, 2, and 3)
How do prominent pitchers use the First Law of Motion?

6. Re-Read Second Chunked Section (paragraphs 4 and 5 only)
How do hitters change their swing to use the Second Law of Motion?

7. Re-Read Third Chunked Section (paragraphs 6, 7, and 8)
How do outfielders use the Second Law of Motion to catch fly balls?

8. Discussion Question
How do base runners use Newton’s Laws of Motion successfully?

9. Summary Writing Assignment
Explain how Newton’s Three Laws of Motion are used by the pitcher, the batter, and a fielder on a fly ball hit to the outfield that will not get caught by the fielder?
Writing Expectations-
1 introductory sentence (re-state the question)
2-3 sentences about the pitcher’s role
2-3 sentences about the batter’s role (becomes a “runner”)
2-3 sentences about the fielder’s role.
1 GOOD closing sentence
This is 1-2 paragraphs of (8-12) sentences.