Let the Games Begin- Level 19-20

Let the Games Begin explores how people from all over the world come together to participate in the Olympic Games, celebrating diversity, history, and achievement. This engaging non-fiction text traces the evolution of the Olympics from their origins to the modern event, making connections to relationships and cultural traditions across the globe. Linked to Discovering My World (pages 12-13), this book includes rich text features like a contents page, glossary, and index, which support information literacy. Students will explore complex vocabulary and phonics concepts including digraphs (th, sh, ch, wh), silent letters, repeated letters, and compound words. With informational captions and historical context, readers learn about inclusivity through worldwide participation, including athletes who use wheelchairs. This is an ideal text for exploring global connections and inspiring classroom projects about sportsmanship, history, and teamwork.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds comprehension of non-fiction text structures such as glossary, index, and captions.
• Supports vocabulary development with compound words and challenging phonics.
• Promotes global understanding through the theme of international cooperation.
• Encourages interest in history, sport, and cultural change over time.

Classroom Ideas:

• Host a mini œclassroom Olympics exploring different sports and values.
• Research a country and its Olympic history as a class project.
• Create a timeline showing the history of the Olympic Games.
• Compare the Olympic and Paralympic Games and discuss inclusivity.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 6-8
• Book dimensions: 21cm x 17.5cm; 16 pages
• Stapled binding and matte finish for safe classroom handling
• Printed with eco-friendly, non-toxic ink