2. The Olympic Games: Where Heroes Are Made By: T. Goodson JME 2007

3. Standards ELA 3R1 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy and expression Elements The student… a.Applies letter-sound knowledge to decode unknown words quickly and accurately. b.Reads familiar text with expression c.Reads third-grade text at a target rate of 120 WPM d.Uses self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier misreading within grade-level texts

4. Standards ELA3R2 The student acquires grade level words to communicate effectively. Elements The student… a.Reads literary and informational texts and incorporates new words into oral and written language. f. Determines the meaning of unknown words on the basis of context.

5. Standards ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text Elements The student… a.Reads a variety of texts for information and pleasure. b.Makes predictions from text. h. Interprets information from illustrations, diagrams, charts and graphic organizers. m. Recalls explicit facts and infers implicit facts.

6. Stadium An arena or building with rows of seats built around a field.

7. Ceremonies Formal acts performed in honor of a special occasion.

8. Ancient Very old

9. Compete To take part with others in a contest.

10. Medals Small, flat pieces of metal given as awards.

11. Host One who provides the place for an event.

12. Earned Something gained as a result of effort.

13. Record The best performance in a competition.

14. 1. What is the genre of this story? A. Fantasy B. Mystery C. Realistic Fiction D. Expository Non-Fiction

15. What type of writing is this selection most like? A. Magazine Article B. Personal Narrative C. Biography D. Fantasy

16. What country first hosted the Olympic Games? A. France B. Australia C. Greece D. United States

17. How do the Olympic Games begin? A. A festival B. A flag bearer C. A torch carrier D. A parade of nations

18. What is different about swimming today from the first modern Olympic games? A. Only men were allowed to swim B. Only 4 strokes are allowed today. C. In the 1 st Olympics, swimmers could only use 1 stroke. D. There are many famous swimmers.

19. What do the athletes do BEFORE the games begin? A. Sing the Star-Spangled Banner B. Light the torch C. Take and oath D. Say the Pledge of Allegiance

20. What do the colors of the rings on the Olympic flag represent? A. The host country B. The colors of every country’s flag C. The colors of the continents D. The colors of the athlete’s uniforms

21. What were the first Olympic events? A. Track and field B. Soccer and swimming C. Swimming and softball D. Volleyball and baseball

22. Which is NOT a track event? A. Sprints B. Hurdling C. Javelin D. Middle-distance running

23. Which swimmer is famous for the backstroke? A. Mark Spitz B. Lenny Krazelburg C. Michael Johnson D. Johnny Weissmuller

24. Which is the newest sport added to the Olympic Games? A. track B. field C. ice skating D. skateboarding

25. What promise do athletes make? A. To compete honestly B. To write to their fans at home C. To win no matter what D. To march in the parade

26. What might a new motto be for Olympic athletes? A. Being on the Olympic team is an honor. B. Be proud of yourself for making it. C. Don’t be a bad sport. D. Just have fun.