Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Biography (nonfiction), 834 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Author's Purpose
Grammar and Mechanics	Inflectional Endings
Word Work	Dictionary Skills

Book Summary

Meet a courageous and hard-working athlete who is also a Special Olympian. This biography is the story Mike Van Zee--how he trained, worked with his coach, and became a champion. Readers will also learn about the history of the Special Olympics.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Analyze author’s purpose in text
• Identify and form words with inflectional endings
• Use the dictionary to locate and identify word meanings

Vocabulary

• Content words: annual, aquatics, competition, determination, excel, gladiators, industrious, involvement, oath, opportunity, perseverance, self-confidence

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level Q Answer Sheet