American Sports Legends
American Sports Legends
American Sports Legends
American Sports Legends
American Sports Legends
American Sports Legends
American Sports Legends
Biography (nonfiction), 2,765 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 990L
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
Among the many athletes throughout American history, there are several record-setting superstars who revolutionized their sports. American Sports Legends highlights four athletes of tremendous character who left behind inspiring legacies. Overcoming obstacles such as discrimination, physical limitations, and sexism, these legends proved that, with passion and commitment, anything is possible. The book and lesson are also available for levels W and Z.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
demeanor, determination, discriminated, ideals, inscription, integrate, intimidated, legacy, ordeal, revolutionized, sharecropper, versatile
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Elements of a Biography : Determine elements of a biography
Grammar and Mechanics
Dash : Recognize and use dashes
Word Work
Homophones : Identify and use homophones
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
