The Olympic Games

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The Olympic Games
Where Heroes Are Made By Nicolas Camacho
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Why do you think the Olympic Games are special to
athletes all over the world?
Who is your hero? Explain why you admire this
person.
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host
stadium
ancient
compete
earned
record
ceremonies
medals
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Genre
Expository Nonfiction
Explains information and ideas with
Sections with headings and subheadings
Photos with captions
Events that are real
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Picture Walk

• Look over the title pages on pages 132 and 133.
• Look over pages 146 and 147.

• What do you think is happening on these pages?
• What question do you have for these pages?

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• Part 1
• Examine the pictures on pages 134 - 137.
• Read the captions.

• What do you learn about the Olympics from these
  pages?
• What question do you have about these pages?

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• Part 2
• Read the heading and subheadings on pages
  138-140.
• Examine the photos on pages 138-140 and read the
  captions.

• What do you learn from these pages?
• What question do you have about these pages?

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• Part 3
• Read the heading and subheadings on pages
  141-143.
• Look over the photos and read the captions.

• What did you learn from these pages?
• What question do you have for these pages?

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• Part 4
• Read the heading and subheadings on pages
  144-145.
• Examine the photos and read the captions.

• What do you learn from these pages?
• What question do you have about these pages?

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During Reading

• Jigsaw
• With your partner, read your assigned section of
  the story.
• Adjust your reading rate when necessary.
• Take notes.
• Reread your assigned section for better
  understanding.
• Become the expert. Share the information you
  learned to complete the puzzle.