Lesson Plan: Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant one of the Legends in Basketball who lost his life to soon is one of Charlie’s idols. As well as the reason for Charlie wanting to play Basketball.

To keep Charlie focused on what we are learning David and I purchased the People magazine on Kobe Bryant and with this being all Charlie is wanting to talk about I have turned it into a Lesson Plan.

Spelling Words:

Basketball, Kobe Bryant, Free Throw, Referee, 3 Points, Range, LA Lakers, Los Angles, Seasons, Traveling

Discussion Questions:

1. Which City was Kobe Bryant born in?
2. What position did Kobe play?
3. How many points did Kobe score in his career?
4. How old was Kobe when he begin playing Basketball?
5. What is his Nickname and why?

Read: Kobe Bryant: A Kid’s Book About Learning From Your Losses (Mini Movers and Shakers then write a one-page report on what you learned.

Art: Draw a picture of Kobe Bryant.

Watch Kobe Bryant’s movie Dear Basketball why did he win an Oscar for this Film?

Now in the hands of Oscar-winning talent John Williams and Glen Keane, “Dear Basketball” the animated short film, brings to life Kobe Bryant’s 2015 farewell letter to the game he loves. With hand drawn animation set to a soaring musical score, “Dear Basketball”, tells the inspiring story of one little boy living out his basketball dream.

PE: Grab your parents and go outside and play a game of Horse. Don’t feel bad if your mom schools you because I can school Charlie. Even though he doesn’t want to admit it.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates