Wit & Wisdom Module 4

Module 4:  Breaking Barriers

In Module 4, students are exposed to the power that sports have to affect how people view each other, to create opportunities for people, and to help people overcome and challenge barriers. Students will read and research a variety of informational texts about individual athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations to answer the question: How can sports influence individuals and societies? 

Questions to ask your student:

How can sports affect the way we view others?

 How can sports create opportunities for change? 

How can people challenge or overcome barriers through sports? 

How can sports influence individuals and societies? 

As your Grade 5 student reads, ask: 

 How does this text build your knowledge of breaking barriers or the power of sports? Share what you know about breaking barriers or the power of sports 

Ideas for talking about the power of sports...

Encourage your Grade 5 student to think about the ways that sports can be used to bring people together, to change people’s opinions, and to give people hope. Additionally, invite your Grade 5 student to reflect on their own experiences with sports—either watching or playing—and consider how sports have influenced them or have helped them, or someone they know, to overcome a barrier.