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What do “Miraitowa” and “Someity” have in common? They’re both mascots for the 2021 Olympic Games being held in Tokyo, Japan, beginning in July. A mascot is a symbol that stands for an idea or a spirit. Miratowa represents the Summer Olympics while Someity inspires the Paralympic Games—or games for star athletes who have overcome physical challenges to compete at a world class level. Learn the significance behind the names of these Olympic mascots and the superpowers they possess that make them “swifter, higher, stronger” than the average superhero. Discover how symbols enable Olympic athletes from around the globe to communicate in any language. Then cheer on your favorite team, sport, or country as the ancient tradition of friendly and fair competition continues.
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about the Summer Olympics
- learn about two Olympic mascots and how they were selected
- understand the difference between the Olympics and Paralympics
- calculate sums and differences to identify pictograms representing Olympic events
- locate symbols in the newspaper
- identify and describe characteristics of team mascots in the sports section
- write about your favorite Olympic event
- learn Olympics trivia
7 page PDF
