Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Athletes
Adaptive Athletes
Informational (nonfiction), 1,910 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1040L
Multilevel Book also available in levels Z and Z2
The Olympic Games are considered the ultimate goal in competitive athletics, and many people devote years of their lives to becoming Olympic competitors. But what about athletes who are disabled? Adaptive Athletes provides students a comprehensive look at the history-and future-of the Paralympic Games. The book can also be used to teach students how to determine main idea and details and the correct use of proper nouns that name places. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z and Z2.
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Additional Resources
Close Read Passages
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Summarize to understand text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and supporting details in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Proper Nouns : Recognize and use proper nouns that name places
Word Work
Synonyms : Identify and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
