| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | R |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
The Olympics: Past and Present
Informational (nonfiction),
2,178 words,
Level W (Grade 4)
The Olympics is one of the most famous athletic events worldwide. To many athletes, competing in the Olympic Games is the ultimate honor. It is there that they strive to be the best in the world. The Olympics: Past and Present examines the ways in which the Olympic Games in ancient Greece evolved into the modern-day Olympics. Photographs, illustrations, maps, and diagrams support this informative text.
Book Resources
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- The Olympics: Past and Present (Level R)
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Lesson Resources
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information in nonfiction text
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand past-tense irregular verbs
Word Work
Identify and use multiple-meaning words
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Identify details to compare and contrast information in nonfiction text
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize and understand past-tense irregular verbs
Word Work
Identify and use multiple-meaning words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
