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Shooting Hoops
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790322209
Copyright Date: 2005
Grade Level:
5
Reading Level:
S
Strategy/Skill:
Making connections, Making inferences, Making predictions
Genre:
Report
Theme/Topic:
History, Leisure and Recreation, Sports
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
It may only involve a ball and a basket, but it is one of the most popular games in the world. This text explores the history of basketball and its special relevance to the United States.
Features of the Book
- Report with explanations
- Historical information
- Evidence of discrimination in sport
Purpose
Shooting Hoops can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- making connections
- making and checking predictions
- making inferences
- exploring how prejudice has greatly limited the ability of some groups to participate fully in society
- examining the idea that core values, such as fairness and equality, are integral to sports
- recognizing that many sports contribute greatly to the country’s economy
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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