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Something special is happening in Pyeong Chang, South Korea in February this year. Over 2,500 of the world’s best athletes representing almost 90 countries will be gathering to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Discover where this country is located. Say hello to Soohorang—the animal mascot of the winter games—and learn the meaning of his name. Understand the unique events and athletes participating in the inclusive Paralympic Games. Test your Olympic knowledge with our trivia quiz while learning the names and pictographs of unique winter sports. Strap on your winter gear…we’re off to the Winter Olympic Games.
In this issue students will:
- Read expository text about the Olympics
- Use calendar skills to follow events
- Differentiate between Olympic and Paralympic events
- Use critical thinking skills to solve puzzles
- Find symbols in the news
- Discover Olympic facts and trivia
- Use the sports section of the newspaper two evaluate characteristics of team mascots
- Write a personal essay about a favorite Olympic sport
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