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The Olympic Games: Where Heroes Are Made By: T. Goodson JME 2007

The Olympic Games: Where Heroes Are Made By: T. Goodson JME 2007. Standards. ELA 3R1 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy and expression Elements The student… Applies letter-sound knowledge to decode unknown words quickly and accurately.

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The Olympic Games: Where Heroes Are Made By: T. Goodson JME 2007

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  1. The Olympic Games:Where Heroes Are MadeBy: T. Goodson JME 2007

  2. Standards ELA 3R1The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy and expression Elements The student… • Applies letter-sound knowledge to decode unknown words quickly and accurately. • Reads familiar text with expression • Reads third-grade text at a target rate of 120 WPM • Uses self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier misreading within grade-level texts

  3. Standards • ELA3R2 The student acquires grade level words to communicate effectively. Elements The student… • Reads literary and informational texts and incorporates new words into oral and written language. f. Determines the meaning of unknown words on the basis of context.

  4. Standards • ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text Elements The student… • Reads a variety of texts for information and pleasure. • Makes predictions from text. h. Interprets information from illustrations, diagrams, charts and graphic organizers. m. Recalls explicit facts and infers implicit facts.

  5. Stadium An arena or building with rows of seats built around a field.

  6. Ceremonies Formal acts performed in honor of a special occasion.

  7. Ancient Very old

  8. Compete To take part with others in a contest.

  9. MedalsSmall, flat pieces of metal given as awards.

  10. Host One who provides the place for an event.

  11. Earned Something gained as a result of effort.

  12. Record The best performance in a competition.

  13. 1. What is the genre of this story? • A. Fantasy • B. Mystery • C. Realistic Fiction • D. Expository Non-Fiction

  14. What type of writing is this selection most like? • A. Magazine Article • B. Personal Narrative • C. Biography • D. Fantasy

  15. What country first hosted the Olympic Games? • A. France • B. Australia • C. Greece • D. United States

  16. How do the Olympic Games begin? • A. A festival • B. A flag bearer • C. A torch carrier • D. A parade of nations

  17. What is different about swimming today from the first modern Olympic games? • A. Only men were allowed to swim • B. Only 4 strokes are allowed today. • C. In the 1st Olympics, swimmers could only use 1 stroke. • D. There are many famous swimmers.

  18. What do the athletes do BEFORE the games begin? • A. Sing the Star-Spangled Banner • B. Light the torch • C. Take and oath • D. Say the Pledge of Allegiance

  19. What do the colors of the rings on the Olympic flag represent? • A. The host country • B. The colors of every country’s flag • C. The colors of the continents • D. The colors of the athlete’s uniforms

  20. What were the first Olympic events? • A. Track and field • B. Soccer and swimming • C. Swimming and softball • D. Volleyball and baseball

  21. Which is NOT a track event? • A. Sprints • B. Hurdling • C. Javelin • D. Middle-distance running

  22. Which swimmer is famous for the backstroke? • A. Mark Spitz • B. Lenny Krazelburg • C. Michael Johnson • D. Johnny Weissmuller

  23. Which is the newest sport added to the Olympic Games? • A. track • B. field • C. ice skating • D. skateboarding

  24. What promise do athletes make? • A. To compete honestly • B. To write to their fans at home • C. To win no matter what • D. To march in the parade

  25. What might a new motto be for Olympic athletes? • A. Being on the Olympic team is an honor. • B. Be proud of yourself for making it. • C. Don’t be a bad sport. • D. Just have fun.

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