X Games
X Games
X Games
X Games
X Games
X Games
X Games
Informational (nonfiction), 1,370 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1050L
From barefoot waterski jumping to performing stunts on a snowboard, extreme sports have entertained spectators for decades. Some tricks are so extreme, athletes train for years to be able to perform a single stunt! Athletes from around the globe gather each year to amaze and excite spectators. In this book, students will be able to delve into the history of the X Games and learn about how they have evolved over time. This book can also be used to teach students how to sequence events as well as properly use commas in a series.
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Kurzweil 3000 Format
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
athletes, competition, consumers, controversial, extreme sport, obstacles, passionate, promote, propel, ramp, scoffed, stunt
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand text
Comprehension
Sequence Events : Sequence events in a text
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Recognize and use commas in a series
Word Work
Hyphenated and Compound Words : Identify and use hyphenated compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
