You will have next five days to read about Gymnastics. Each person in your group will be responsible for completing one or more tasks that summarize this topic via text structure. Everyone will begin by watching the video under the Overview. Then, independently, each member will work on their chosen task. You are required to use your resources to complete this project.
Your resources include:
provided graphic organizers
Text Structure Notes
Vocab lists
Each other's brains
A group grade will be given along with an individual grade.
Watch this video to quickly learn about the history of Gymnastics on the world's stage.
Read the following two articles and watch the following video. Describe major gymnastic events and the rules all professional gymnasts must follow. Include a brief paraphrased (your own words without losing original meaning) description for each topic. Be specific with word choice. NO RIP words allowed. If you use direct quotes, you MUST put the text in quotation marks. The more paraphrasing the better.
A few years ago, scandal rocked the gymnastics world. Hundreds of young female athletes were mistreated by their trainer, Larry Nassar. Read this article and watch the video below about the EFFECTS Larry Nassar's actions had on these women, specifically Simone Biles. Be specific with APPROPRIATE word choice. NO RIP words allowed. If you use direct quotes, you MUST put the text in quotation marks. The more effects the better
Read this article and rewatch the video in the overview to create a timeline of gymnastic's history. Be specific with word choice and details. NO RIP words are allowed. If you’re going to use direct quotes, you MUST put this text in quotation marks. The more paraphrasing (putting text into your own words without losing original meaning) the better.
Read this article and the two below. Then, watch the following video to name the benefits of gymastics, its consequences, and ways to stay healthy over longer periods of time. This article addresses some additional solutions. Be specific with details and word choice. NO RIP words are allowed. If you’re going to use direct quotes, you MUST put this text in quotation marks. The more paraphrasing (putting text into your own words without losing original meaning) the better.
Read the poem and the watch the highlight reel below. Then, compare and contrast how both showcase AND overlook the beauties of gymnastics. Be specific with word choice and details. NO RIP words are allowed. If you’re going to use direct quotes, you MUST put this text in quotation marks. The more comparisons the better.