The Paralympics
Informational (nonfiction) 1,866 words, Level Z (Grade 5), Lexile 1030L
The Paralympics describes the history and organization of this prestigious sporting event. The book details the different sports included in the competition and provides the inspiring backstories of several athletes from around the world who have shown what is possible with hard work and dedication. This book can also be used to teach students how to determine the main idea and details in a text and the correct use of proper nouns that name places. The book and lesson are also available for levels Z1 and Z2.
