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Academic Standards

 

Learning Objective:

Children will meet gold medalist Chloe Kim and identify what it takes to get to the Olympics.

 

Social Studies Focus:

Winter Olympics

 

Social and Life Skills Focus:

goal setting, selfmanagement

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a chart

 

Vocabulary:

Winter Olympics, competition

 

CCSS:

RI.1.1 ask and answer questions; RI.1.4 determine meaning of words; RI.1.10 read informational texts; RF.1.1 capitalization; RF.1.2 vowels; W.1 writing; SL.1.1 participate in collaborative conversations

 

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Watch the video

Build background knowledge by watching “Let the Olympic Games Begin!” When you’re done, ask students: What is one thing you learned about the Olympics?

Preview new vocabulary words

Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured words.

Set a purpose for reading

  • Have students do a picture walk through the issue. Then read and discuss the cover. Have any students ever tried snowboarding? What can they share about winter sports?
  • Before turning to page 2, say, “As we read the article, think about how Chloe became one of the best snowboarders.”
  • Read each box, stopping at the end of the box to discuss and check for comprehension.
  • Help students review each thing Chloe had to do to become among the best at her sport. Then have students share words that describe Chloe. Record their responses.
  • Complete the page 4 activity as a group or individually.

Deepen students’ learning with any of these supplemental activities:

Play the online game: Ready, Set, Snow!

(skill: capitalization)

Complete a hands-on activity: Snowboard Craft

Kids reflect on how Chloe became one of the best snowboarders and imagine what they would look like on a skateboard! (skills: fine-motor, writing)

Read a paired text: Who Is Chloe Kim? by Stefanie Loh

Students can learn more about Chloe Kim’s life and career with Who Is Chloe Kim? by Stefanie Loh.