Sport Stars Close Reading Comprehension Activity Mega Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade

This is a bundle of twelve 3rd Grade or 4th Grade close reading activities, or informational text activities, about some of the most famous sport stars throughout history. The activities focus on Michael Jordan, Jesse Owens, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Jackie Robinson, Diego Maradona, Pele, Roger Federer, Muhammed Ali, Steph Curry and Usain Bolt.

The informational texts look into the lives, careers and achievements of each individual, and conclude with comprehension and grammar questions. They also contain extension activities for fast-finishing students. They are aimed at students between the ages of 7-10.

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Famous Sport Stars 3rd Grade & 4th Grade Close Read Distance Learning Bundle. Perfect for Distance Learning!

Each resource is ideal for a homework activity, a reading group activity, guided reading, exam/test preparation etc.

Each activity requires NO PREP; they have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers.

Answers, for teacher use, are on the final pages of the documents.

Time allowance ( one hour)

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

40 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

We specialise in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol.

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