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Students will learn about her incredible\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etennis career, 39 Grand Slam titles, Wimbledon victories, the Battle of the Sexes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her important campaign for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eequality in women's sports\u003c\/strong\u003e, while developing essential reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO PREP Billie Jean King resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines Sports, History, and ELA through a variety of activities, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshort-answer comprehension questions, grammar practice, an extension writing activity, a multiple-choice quiz, crossword, and wordsearch\u003c\/strong\u003e. A\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eteacher presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also included to introduce Billie Jean King and support classroom discussion about her tennis career, determination, equality, women's rights, and lasting influence on female athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese informational text worksheets are perfect for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efifth grade and sixth grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand can be used during\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's History Month, Women's Sports lessons, tennis units\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as part of a wider study of famous athletes and inspirational women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this PDF printable resource:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA teacher presentation to introduce Billie Jean King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn informational reading passage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehension activity with ten questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo grammar questions based on the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extension writing activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA multiple-choice quiz with seven questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn answer key for self-assessment or teacher use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crossword puzzle to consolidate learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wordsearch puzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's History Month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's Sports lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTennis and sports-themed units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous athletes studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's rights and equality lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading comprehension practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided reading sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency sub plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity requires\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO PREP\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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