The Olympics: Past and Present
Las olimpiadas: Pasado y presente
Les Jeux olympiques : passé et présent
The Olympics: Past and Present
The Olympics: Past and Present
The Olympics: Past and Present
The Olympics: Past and Present
Informational (nonfiction), 1,387 words, Spanish Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 790L
Multilevel Book also available in levels X and Y
To many athletes, competing in the Olympic Games is the ultimate honor, where 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 and lesson also available at Levels W and Z.
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Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and Contrast : Compare and contrast
Grammar and Mechanics
Past-Tense Verbs : Recognize and use past-tense verbs
Word Work
Multiple Meaning Words : Recognize that words can have many meanings
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
