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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Read about the experience of an elite teen gymnast; identify the challenges and benefits of training for the Olympics as a teen; distinguish facts from myths about the Olympic Games.
HEALTH ED STANDARDS
NHES 6: Use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
CASEL COMPETENCY: Self-management
KEY VOCAB
elite
potential
regional
perfectionists
Lesson Plan: My Life With Olympic Dreams
Olivia, 16, hopes to go for the gold at the 2024 Olympics. Here’s what life is like for this elite gymnast.
PREPARING TO READ
Before you read the article “My Life With Olympic Dreams,” ask your students the following pre-reading question:
What are the benefits and drawbacks of training for the Olympics as a teen?
READING AND DISCUSSION
BUILDING COMPREHENSION AND VOCAB
Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:
EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES
Continue the learning journey with the following writing prompt:
In DIARY OF AN OLYMPIC HOPEFUL, have students write two to three journal entries from Olivia’s perspective. As they write, they should use a mix of their own ideas and information learned in the article. Have them consider both the benefits and challenges of being an elite teen gymnast: For example, one entry might be about how she felt on the day she found out she had the potential to compete at an elite level. Another entry might be about a more difficult experience, such as having to forgo a family get-together because of a Saturday training session. Remind students to use their imagination and be as creative as possible!
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