​Tool: Newsela
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For Team Basketball
Complete the Assignment: LeBron James public school opens
​1. Read the article
2. Complete the Power Words Activity
3. Complete the writing activity about the central idea and details of the article.
4. Complete the quiz about the article.

Extension- choose 1 activity.
Write a letter to LeBron detailing why you would for him to open a school in your neighborhood. Include at least 3 questions.

Design your own school. Use artistic abilities and writing to detail what would happen at your school and explain who would be attending. Include at least three questions you want people to look for in your design.

Create a compare/contrast chart of LeBron's school and your school. Write at least 3 questions for people to answer after they see your chart.

Prepare a list of questions a reporter should ask students at LeBron's school.

Team Basketball Info:
Team Basketball is a group of five students in a 4th grade class. They are below grade level in reading. Their team name was voted on by the 3 boys and 2 girls who are all basketball fans and players. Their reading level is slightly below level, therefore their text in the Newsela program is lower. Because of their interest in basketball, the teacher tries to select passages that will catch their attention. The extension activities provide choices so students can self-select and use their strengths and interests, while still practicing the same skill of creating questions. 

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