Book Summary
Lots of people like to ride bicycles, so what makes Lance Armstrong different? He is the only cyclist in the world to win the Tour de France, a difficult 3-week long bike race, 7 times! His story of courage and determination inspires readers of all ages. 

About the Lesson 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect life experience and use prior knowledge

Objectives

• Sequence events
• Divide 2-syllable words using the open syllable pattern
• Identify and use pronouns
• Understand and recognize content vocabulary

Materials

• Book – Lance and His Bicycle (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Sequence, syllable division worksheets

    Indicates an opportunity to use the book interactively (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are not consumable.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: cancer, champion, compete, cyclist, Tour de France, Texas