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Neymar Article and Comprehension Questions!
Here is a short text on soccer star NEYMAR. These are the steps I follow: Step 1: Play the video and have students watch. Step 2: Play the video and have students follow along on their worksheet. Step 3: Have students answer the comprehension question on the worksheet provided. Step 4 (Optional): Have students choose a vocabulary word they want to learn more about. Then have students complete the VOCABULARY-BUILDER WORKSHEET provided. Worksheet: Optional Vocabulary-Building
Edit and Rewrite the Quotes by NCAA Women’s Basketball Players!
Here are quotes by Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, and Alissa Pili. I have altered the quotes so that they are full of errors. Students need to restore the quotes so that they are free of mistakes. You can find more worksheets and videos here:
Edit and Rewrite the Quotes by Lebron James!
Activity 1 (Worksheet) Activity 2: Video and worksheet
Create a Plan to Handle Test Stress
Pre-test jitters are normal. It is ok to feel anxious before taking an exam. In fact, having some stress is good. However, if you don’t manage your stress or keep a proper perspective about things, you can create unhealthy levels of stress and anxiety. Your mission is to write your test fears and/or anxieties for ten minutes. Then create a game plan on how to address these fears. More Self-Reflection Prompts Here:
April Fool’s Day Trivia Challenge!
Here is an activity for April Fool’s day. None of the given answers are correct. Let’s see how long it takes your students to figure it out.
Edit and Rewrite the Quotes by Caitlin Clark!
These are exciting times for NCAA women’s basketball! The energy is palpable. The sport is growing. More girls will surely be inspired to pursue basketball in the coming years. Here is an editing activity to build on the buzz and excitement of this year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Here are similar resources on women athletes: Click here for more editing activities: