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Reading Adventure Pack: The Olympics

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This Reading Adventure Pack: The Olympics activity also includes:

The mini Reading Adventure Pack takes a close look at the Olympics. After reading a fiction and nonfiction story, scholars research facts about the host country or a country of their choice participating in the games. The research includes information about the country's food, music, art, games, and stories.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
olympic sports, olympic athletes, the olympic games, the olympics, the summer olympics, the winter olympics, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, fiction, nonfiction, responding to reading, responding to literature
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Instructional Ideas
  • Include the Special Olympics in your instruction 
  • Cater the books and activities to the season—winter or summer Olympics
  • Have packs readily available before and during the year's Olympic events
Classroom Considerations
  • The pack is designed for use at home with a parent or guardian
Pros
  • Provides a long list of book recommendations
  • Allows for flexibility—book, country, and activities of choice
Cons
  • None