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*The Winter Olympics (R.I 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7) *The Bobsled (R.I 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5) *The Luge & Skeleton (R.I 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.9) * Speed Skating (R.I 4.1, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8) * 1980: Miracle on Ice (R.I 4.3, 4.4, 4.5) * The Events * Snow, Ice, or Sled? *Matching the Games *The Olympic Rings (R.I 4.1, 4.4) *Sochi 2014 (RI 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7)

The Winter Olympics

Name: ___________________________ The Winter Olympics, also called the Winter Games, is a major sporting event that occurs every 4 years. Extremely skilled athletes, who are the top performers in their sport, come from all over the world to participate in the games and represent their country while competing to earn a medal. Some of the sports, also called events, at the Winter Olympics include: figure skating, speed skating, bobsledding, the luge (looj), skeleton, ice hockey, curling, and several skiing events. The top three participants or teams in each sport earn medals. The first place winner in an event earns a gold medal, the second place winner earns a silver medal, and the third place winner earns a bronze medal. While some athletes may think that the only thing that matters at the Winter Olympics is earning a gold medal, the most important thing for an athlete to remember is that they had the chance to take part in the Olympics! Many athletes dream of competing in the Olympics but not everyone is able to fulfill that dream. There are only a certain number of spots reserved for athletes from each country in each event. Therefore, each country sends only their best performing athletes in the hopes of winning a gold medal. The Winter Olympics have been held on three continents since their inception, or beginning, in France (in Europe) in 1924. Can you guess which four continents have NOT held the Winter Olympics? Why do you think this is? (Hint: The 4 continents are in the Southern Hemisphere)
Antarctica Northern Hemisphere Equator (warm weather) South America Africa Australia North America

Europe

Asia

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Name: __________________ R.I 4.1 R.I 4.2 1. What are some of the events, or sports, that athletes participate in at the Winter Olympics? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

2. What is the main idea of the text? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

3. Give one detail from the text that supports the main idea. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

4. Explain why every athlete that would like to participate in the Winter Olympics is not able to do so. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Name: __________________ R.I 4.4 R.I 4.7 1. Using your clues from the text explain the meaning of the word competing. This comes from the word compete. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

2. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word fulfill. a) forget b) accomplish c) heavy d) false

3. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word reserved. a) serve b) helpful c) speak d) set aside

4. Explain what information you can gather from the map. Can you determine which 4 continents have not held the winter Olympics? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

The Winter Olympics Answer Key

RI 4.1, 4.2 1. What are some of the events, or sports, that athletes participate in at the Winter Olympics? Events athletes can particpate in are figure skating, speed skating, bobsledding, the luge, skeleton, ice hockey, curling, and several skiing events 2. What is the main idea of the text? The main idea is that the Winter Olympic games occur every 4 years and top athletes from all over the world come to participate in the events. 3. Give one detail from the text that supports the main idea. Answers will vary but need to support the main idea. 4. Explain why every athlete that would like to participate in the Winter Olympics is not able to do so. There are not enough spots for every athlete to participate. You need to be extremely skilled to participate in the Olympics. Only the best athletes perform at the Olympics. R.I 4.4, 4.7 1. Using your clues from the text explain the meaning of the word competing. This comes from the word compete. To compete means to race against an opponent to try to beat them. 2. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word fulfill. a) forget b) accomplish c) heavy d) false 3. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word reserved. a) serve b) helpful c) speak d) set aside 4. What information can you gather from the map to determine which continents have NOT held the Winter Olympics? Explain your answer. The equator means that there is warm weather in that area, so there wouldnt be snow around those areas. The equator separates the N/S hemispheres. Therefore, all the continents in the Southern Hemisphere are Antarctica, Africa, Australia, and South America.

The Bobsled
Name: __________________________ Bobsledding is a Winter Olympic sport consisting of a team of either 2 or 4 people in a bobsled. A bobsled is a type of long sled that has a long, deep seat with sides, but no roof. Bobsledding teams make runs in their sled down a twisty, narrow, track of ice with curved sides. A run in bobsledding is a trip down the track. The bobsled team needs to be careful to steer the sled accurately so that they dont lose control on the icy track and crash. However, the team also needs to have the skill to steer the sleigh along the path that will create the greatest speed. Bobsleds are made of a mixture of steel, metal, and other materials. A bobsled team, also called a crew, is made up of a pilot, and a brakeman. On a 4-man crew, there are also 2 pushers who help to push the sled at the start of the race. On a 2-man crew, the both the pilot and brakeman push the sled at the start of the race. All of the crew members must wear helmets for protection since bobsledding can be a dangerous sport at extremely high speeds. The term bobsled came about because members of the crew would bob their heads up and down to try to increase the bobsleds speed as they slid down the icy track. At the Winter Olympics, every bobsled team participates in 4 runs. Each of the 4 runs counts towards the total time for that team. The team with the fastest total time down the track wins the gold medal.

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Name: __________________ R.I 4.1 R.I 4.4 1. Explain what a run is in the sport of bobsledding. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

2. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word accurately, which comes from the word accurate. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word bob. a) bounce b) sing c) run d) a boys name

4. List and explain the jobs of each person in a 4-man bobsled team. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

Name: __________________ R.I 4.2 R.I 4.5 1. What is the main idea of the text? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2. List 3 details in the text that support the main idea. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. To find more information about the sport of bobsledding, which would be the BEST place to look? a) a dictionary b) www.summerolympicsports.com c) www.allaboutbobsledding.net d) a magazine on how to build a wooden sled 4. If subheadings were added the passage, what would be a good subheading for paragraph 3? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

The Bobsled Answer Key

RI 4.1, 4.4 1. Explain what a run is in the sport of bobsledding. A run is a trip down the twisted, narrow, ice track. 2. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word accurately, which comes from the word accurate. Accurately means that you have to do some the right way, or correctly, or exactly right. 3. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word bob. a) bounce b) sing c) run d) a boys name 4. List and explain the jobs of each person in a 4-man bobsled team. The 4-man bobsled team jobs include the pilot, who steers the bobsleed, the brakeman who applies the brakes, and the 2 pushers, who push the bobsled at the beginning of the race to gain speed. RI 4.2, 4.5 1. What is the main idea of the text? The main idea of the text is that bobsledding is a sport in which a sled needs to be accurately controlled to slide down a twisty, narrow, icy track to record the fastest time possible. (Answers will vary) 2. List 3 details in the text that support the main idea. Answers will vary 3. To find more information about the sport of bobsledding, which would be the BEST place to look? a) a dictionary b) www.summerolympicsports.com c) www.allaboutbobsledding.net d) a magazine on how to build a wooden sled 4. If subheadings were added the passage, what would be a good subheading for paragraph 3? How to win the Bobsled event, Runs & Winning (answers will vary)

The Luge & The Skeleton

Name: __________________________

The Luge

Runner

The Luge is a sliding sport. The luge is a small one-person sled with 2 metal runners. A runner is similar to the blade on an ice skate, though much longer. Runners provide the luger with the ability to control the sled. Runners help steer the sled through the ice on a track that is similar to the bobsled. Luge tracks also have sharp turns, narrow sides, and are made of ice. Lugers lay face up on the sled with their feet facing down the track. They are able to steer the sled through a combination of body movements and by shifting their weight on the runners. It takes expert skill to maneuver through the track with great speed.

The Skeleton
When you hear the word skeleton, you probably think of a skull and bones. The Skeleton in the Winter Olympics is a sliding event involving a small one-person sled similar to a luger sled. The event is called the Skeleton because the sled has a bony look to it. Unlike, lugers, sliders in the skeleton race lay on their stomachs and slide head first down the track. The skeleton track is the same track used for the bobsled and the luge. The skeleton is an extremely dangerous sport not only because of the speeds reached on the icy, curvy, track but because of the chance that a crash could occur head-first.

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Name: __________________ R.I 4.1

R.I 4.9

1. Using this text, create a question that you could ask a classmate. Be sure to write your answer. My question: _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Answer: ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2. How are the Luge and Skeleton events similar? Explain using 2 details from the text. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. How are the Luge and Skeleton dissimilar? Use a detail from the text to expain your answer. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. Which of the following statements is true? a) The Luge is a 2 person racing event, and the Bobsled is a 1-person event. b) Both the Luge and the Bobsled take place in an ice rink. c) Bobsledding can be a 4 person racing event, but the Luge is a oneperson racing event. d) Both the Luge and Bobsled are very safe and easy races.

Name: __________________ R.I 4.4 R.I. 4.5 1. Using your clues from the text explain the meaning of the word runner. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word maneuver. a) a teammate b) look up at c)correct d) move

3. How is the text organized in this passage? a) The text is organized into a sequence of events for racing. b) The text is organized with subheadings for two different sports. c) The text is organized in alphabetical order. d) The text is organized into a chart. 4. Which of the following would could be another title for this text? a) Steps to Become a Sledder b) Sliding sports c) The Effects of Sliding on Your Body d) Training in the Cold

The Luge & The Skeleton Answer Key

R.I 4.1 R.I 4.9 1. Using this text, create a question that you could ask a classmate. Be sure to write your answer. My question: Answers will varyAnswer: 2. How are the Luge and Skeleton events similar? Explain using 2 details from the text. Both the Luge and Skeleton are races that use a sled. They are raced down a twisty, narrow ice track and they both use a sled. 3. How are the Luge and Skeleton dissimilar? Use a detail from the text to expain your answer. The luge and skeleton are dissimilar because a luger slides feet first down the track while a slider on the skeleton slides down the track head first. 4. Which of the following statements is true? c) Bobsledding can be a 4 person racing event, but the Luge is a one-person racing event. R.I 4.4 R.I. 4.5 1. Using your clues from the text explain the meaning of the word runner. A runner is a metal blade on a sled that provides the slider will the ability to steer the sled. 2. Using your clues from the text, determine the meaning of the word maneuver. a) a teammate b) look up at c)correct d) move 3. How is the text organized in this passage? b) The text is organized with subheadings for two different sports. 4. Which of the following would could be another title for this text? a) Steps to Become a Sledder b) Sliding sports c) The Effects of Sliding on Your Body d) Training in the Cold

Speed Skating
Name: __________________________ Speed skating is a competitive form of ice skating. Skaters race each other a certain distance around an oval ice rink while being timed. After every lap, skaters switch lanes to even out the distance covered. They do this because the inside curve is a slightly shorter distance than the outside curve. There are several speed skating events which involve 2 competitors racing against each other for the fastest time. The short-track event is carried out on an oval ice rink with each lap measuring 111m (meters). This size track is the same 3,000m, and 5,000m. The long-track event, officially called speed skating, features a longer track. Each lap around the track is 400m (meters), or one-quarter of a mile. This is the same distance as one lap around a running track. Longtrack events include the 1,000m race, 1,500m race, 5,000m race, and 10,000m race! See if you can determine the number of laps around the track it would take to complete each of these races! Speed skates are different from figure skates or hockey skates. Speed skates have longer blades. This allows more of the blade to be on the ice which makes the skates glide faster on the ice.
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size as an ice hockey rink. Races include the 500m, 1,000m, 1,500m,

Name: __________________ R.I 4.1

R.I 4.4

1. Which question is answered by the passage? a) What year was speed skating offered as an Olympic sport? b) How many countries have speed skating athletes? c) Why are speed skate blades longer than hockey skate blades? d) What is the fastest time ever recorded in the 10,000m race? 2. Which is NOT an Olympic speed skating event? a) 1,500 meter race b) 500 meter race c) 5,000 meter race d) 50, 000 meter race 3. Using your clues from the text, explain why a longer blade is important for speed skating. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. Using your clues from the text, which word best describes the meaning of the word features as used in the text? a) shows b) blades c) examine d) pictures

Name: __________________ R.I 4.7 R.I 4.8 1. How does the diagram of the tracks in the text help you to understand some of the information in the text? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2. After reading the last paragraph in the text, which text feature could be added to make the information more helpful? a) A picture of a speed skater on the short track. b) An illustration of a hockey skate blade and a figure skate blade. c) A description of the type of protection speed skaters wear on their head. d) A list of countries who have won medals. 3. How is the organizational pattern of paragraphs 3 and 4 related? a) sequence b) compare and contrast

c) alphabetical order d) cause and effect 4. What reasons does the author use to support the fact that speed skates are different than figure skates and hockey skates? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

Speed Skating Answer Key

R.I 4.1 R.I 4.4 1. Which question is answered by the passage? c) Why are speed skate blades longer than hockey skate blades? 2. Which is NOT an Olympic speed skating event? d) 50, 000 meter race 3. Using your clues from the text, explain why a longer blade is important for speed skaters. Speed skaters need longer blades because they allow more of the blade to stay on the ice and the skater can move faster. 4. Using your clues from the text, which word best describes the meaning of the word features as used in the text? a) shows R.I 4.7 R.I 4.8 1. How does the diagram of the tracks in the text help you to understand some of the information in the text? The diagram shows me the difference in the sizes between the short track and the long track. 2. After reading the last paragraph in the text, which text feature could be added to make the information more helpful? b) An illustration of a hockey skate blade and a figure skate blade. 3. How is the organizational pattern of paragraphs 3 and 4 related? b) compare and contrast

4. The author states that speed skates are different due to their longer blade.

1980: Miracle on Ice

Name: __________________________ In 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, a miraculous event occurred that stunned the nation and gave confidence to teams and athletes around the world. The Soviet Union had previously won every world championship and Olympic gold medal in mens ice hockey since 1954. Additionally, the Soviets had practiced against the United States a few months before, and had crushed the United States in a 10-3 win. As you can imagine, the United States Mens team was the underdog coming into the Olympic Games. The Soviet Unions scores proved them the best in the world. Even the newspapers predicted that the Russians would easily win the game against the United States. As the game began on Friday, February 22, 1980, the Americans fell behind; however by the end of the 1st period, the score was tied 2-2. In the 2nd period, the Russians allowed no goals, and scored one goal for their team bringing the score to 3-2 with the Soviet Union in the lead. In the 3rd period, one of the Russian players was sent to the penalty box for raising his stick too high. Since Russia had one less player, this was a good thing for the American team and they managed to score another goal. A few minutes later another goal was scored by the Americans giving them a 4-3 lead with 10 minutes left in the game. The Russians panicked and began to take wild shots at the American goalie but they did not succeed. When the clock stopped, the Americans were the winners! Millions of people across the world were stunned at the fact that America had beat the Soviets, the top team in the
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world. It was a miracle! This is where the term Miracle on Ice came from. It gave hundreds of teams around the world the confidence to do their best and to keep trying no matter how badly they had lost to other teams before. The Americans still had one more team to beat since they were in the medal round. They played Finland and though they were behind at first, the Americans defeated Finland 4-2. This put them in the lead and earned the U.S. Mens Hockey team the gold medal!

R.I 4.4 R.I 4.5 1. What difficult situation does the U.S team face before playing the Soviet team? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 2. How is the problem in the text overcome, or solved? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ 3. Using your clues, determine what the word miraculous means. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. Using your clues, determine what the word underdog means. a) favorite b) second best c) undefeated d) amazing

R.I 4.3 Name: ___________________________ 1. Explain why, in the last 10 minutes of the game, the Soviet team was not able to score a goal. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2. During the USA vs. Soviet Union Olympic game, what was the cause of the Soviet Union having one less player for a certain period of time? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. During the USA vs. Soviet Union Olympic game, what was the effect of the Soviet Union having one less player for a certain period of time? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. As a result of the Americans defeating Finland in the final medal round, what happened? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

1980: Miracle on Ice Answer Key

R.I 4.4, 4.5 1. What difficult situation does the U.S team face before playing the Soviet team? They are faced with a team that has won every major world championship and Olympic gold medal in Mens Ice Hockey since 1954.

2. How is the problem in the text overcome, or solved? The U.S team scored 2 goals in a short amount of time, in addition to the previous 2 goals scored, which brought the score to 4-3 with only minutes left in the 3rd period.
3. Using your clues, determine what the word miraculous means. Miraculous means like a miracle, amazing, incredible, astounding, or unbelievable. 4. Using your clues, determine what the word underdog means. a) favorite b) second best c) undefeated d) amazing

R.I 4.3
1. Explain why, in the last 10 minutes of the game, the Soviet team was not able to score a goal. The Soviet team panicked and took wild shots at the goal before time ran out. 2. During the USA vs. Soviet Union Olympic game, what was the cause of the Soviet Union having one less player for a certain period of time? The Soviet Union had one less player because one player received a penalty and had to sit in the penalty box. 3. During the USA vs. Soviet Union Olympic game, what was the effect of the Soviet Union having one less player for a certain period of time? The effect of the Soviet Union having one less player was that the Americans were able to score a goal. 4. As a result of the Americans defeating Finland in thefinal medal round, what happened? The Americans won the gold medal!

The Events
The following events are held at the Winter Olympics

Bobsled (also called Bobsleigh)-2-4 people race down a narrow, curvy, ice track in a bobsled. Luge-athletes race face up, feet first on a sled down a narrow, curvy, ice track. Skeleton-athletes race face down, face first on a sled down a narrow, curvy, ice track. Biathlon-cross country skiing and rifle shooting Curling- a game played on ice, in which large flat stones are used. Members use brooms to smooth the ice to control the stones direction Ice Hockey-a team sport in which players try to shoot a rubber puck into the goal Figure Skating-a performance of dancing, jumping, and skating on ice Short Track Speed Skating-competitive ice speed skating Speed Skating (also called Long Track)-competitive ice speed skating Alpine Skiing-a form of downhill skiing in which skiers maneuver around gates Nordic Combined-includes a ski jumping competition (one jump) and a 10km cross country skiing race. Cross Country Skiing-skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill) Freestyle Skiing-this includes moguls (skiing down a bumpy slope) with 2 jumps, aerials, where skiers perform 2 special jumps each, the ski cross, where athletes race down a hill with turns and obstacles, ski half-pipe where skiers perform tricks, and ski slopestyle, where skiers perform on a hill with some obstacles such as rails and jumps. Ski Jumping-skiers jump and remain as far forward as possible in the air before landing Snowboard-This includes the half pipe event in which athletes perform tracks in a half-pipe, the giant slalom, where 2 athletes race against each other around gates, and the boarder-cross in which 4 athletes race down a hill which includes bumps, jumps, rails, and other obstacles.

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Snow, Ice, or Sled?

Name: ___________________________ Categorize each sport as a snow sport, ice sport, or sledding (sliding) sport. Sports: Biathlon, Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton, Ice Hockey, Snowboard, Freestyle Skiing, Nordic Combined, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski-Jumping, Speed Skating, Short-Track Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Curling, Alpine Skiing.

Snow Sports

Ice Sports

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Snow, Ice, or Sled? Answer Key Snow Sports

Biathlon Freestyle Skiing Alpline Skiing Cross-country Skiing Nordic Combined Snowboarding Ski-Jumping

Ice Sports
Ice Hockey Figure Skating Short-track Speed Skating Speed Skating Curling

Ice Sports
Luge Skeleton Bobsled

Matching the Games

Name: ___________________________ *Match each Winter Olympic Game with its description.
a) skiing across the countryside

1. _____ bobsled 2. _____luge 3. _____ice hockey 4. _____ curling 5. _____ freestyle skiing 6. _____ ski jumping 7. _____ nordic-combined 8. _____cross-country 9. _____ biathlon 10. _____ snowboard 11. _____ speed skating 12. _____ short track speed skating 13. _____alpine skiing 14. _____ skeleton 15. _____ figure skating

b) performing different types of jumps on skis c) a combination of cross-country skiing AND ski-jumping d) cross country skiing AND rifle shooting e) riding on a board on the snow f) skating very fast on a short track of ice g) skating very fast on a longer track of ice h) sledding down a twisty, narrow, ice track lying face up, feet first i) sledding down a twisty, narrow ice track lying face down, face first j) a game played on ice with large, flat stones k) 2-4 people racing a long, metal sleigh, with deep seats down a narrow, twisty, ice track l) skating involving dancing, jumps, twists, and turns m) a team of players trying to shoot a rubber puck into a goal n) skiing downhill and maneuvering around gates o) includes ski-cross, half-pipe, moguls, ski-slope and aerials
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Matching the Games Answer Key

*Match each Winter Olympic Game with its description. 1. k bobsled 2. h luge 3. m ice hockey 4. j curling 5. o freestyle skiing 6. b ski jumping 7. c nordic-combined 8. a cross-country 9. d biathlon 10. e snowboard 11. gspeed skating 12. f short track speed skating 13. n alpine skiing 14.
a) skiing across the countryside b) performing different types of jumps on skis c) a combination of cross-country skiing AND skijumping d) cross country skiing AND rifle shooting e) riding on a board on the snow f) skating very fast on a short track of ice g) skating very fast on a longer track of ice h) sledding down a twisty, narrow, ice track lying face up, feet first i) sledding down a twisty, narrow ice track lying face down, face first j) a game played on ice with large, flat stones k) 2-4 people racing a long, metal sleigh, with deep seats down a narrow, twisty, ice track l) skating involving dancing, jumps, twists, and turns m) a team of players trying to shoot a rubber puck into a goal n) skiing downhill and maneuvering around gates o) includes ski-cross, half-pipe, moguls, ski-slope and aerials

i skeleton

15. l figure skating

The Olympic Rings

Black Blue Yellow
Name___________________________ Have you ever wondered what the Olympic rings symbolized? Many people once thought that the 5 rings stood for the 5 continents that people came from around the world. These 5 continents were North & South America, which were counted as one continent, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Antarctica was not counted because there are no people living there. Are you ready to hear the facts about the 5 rings? If you include the white background, there are actually 6 colors. These six colors were intended to represent the various colors of the flags of the nations that competed in the games, not the continents, which there are 7 of. The United States flag colors of red, white, and blue are represented here, as are Germanys black, red, and yellow flag colors. Think about some flag colors from different countries that you can think of. Are all of their colors represented here? How interesting! The Olympic emblem, or symbol, was designed by a man named Pierre de Coubertin in 1913, who founded the Modern Olympic Games in the late 19th century. He designed the interlocking rings to represent peace and togetherness and to bring together the people of the different areas of the world. His dream was to have world peace. The circular shape of the ring represents unity, or wholeness. Remember what those 5 rings symbolize the next time you see them!

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The Olympic Rings

R.I 4.1 Name_______________________________ 1. Using your clues from the text, explain what the word symbolize means. 4.4

_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2. What do the 5 rings stand for? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

3. Using your clues from the text, explain what the word various means.

_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. Why did Pierre de Coubertin design the rings? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

The Olympic Rings Answer Key

R.I 4.1 4.4 1. Using your clues from the text, explain what the word symbolize means. The word symbolize means to represent something, or stand for something.

2. What do the 5 rings stand for? The rings stand for the different colors of the flags of different nations.

3. Using your clues from the text, explain what the word various means.

The word various means different, or many. 4. Why did Pierre de Coubertin design the rings? He designed the ring to represent peace and togetherness and to bring together people from the different areas of the world.

Sochi 2014

The 2014 Winter Olympics will take place in the city of Sochi (Sochee) in the subject of Krasnodar Krai. A subject is like a state in the United States, or providence in Canada. Russia is located on the continent of Asia. The city of Sochi is located in the southwestern region of Russia along the coastline of the Black Sea. The weather in Sochi varies quite a bit depending on where you are. In the city itself, along the coastline, the weather is warm and humid. There are palm trees and sandy beaches. Many people vacation in Sochi in the summer. Winters in the city of Sochi are not very cold and temperatures do not reach freezing often. As you head east of the city 45 miles, you will see the Caucasus Mountains which are where several Olympic events such as skiing and snowboarding will take place. The weather up in the mountains of Sochi is significantly colder than along the coastline and plenty of snowfall allows the opportunity for people to ski and snowboard.

Facts about Sochi

*The Russian Rouble is the official form of currency (money) used in Sochi. 33 Roubles are equal to 1 U.S dollar. *Sochi will be the warmest place that the Winter Olympics have ever been held. * Sochi will be the most expensive place the Winter Olympics have ever been held. *Russian is the main language of people in Sochi. *Many roads, bridges, tunnels, and railroads were built in preparation for the Winter Olympics so that people could easily get around the area.

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Sochi 2014
R.I 4.4 Name: ____________________ R.I 4.5 R.I 4.7 1. What does the word varies mean as used in the text? a) changes b) very hot c) jumps d) stays the same 2. If you wanted to travel from Sochi to Moscow, in which direction would you travel? a) northwest b) southeast c) northeast d) southwest 3. What information is provided in the text box?

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4. Which of the following statements is not true? a) The winters in Sochi are rarely cold. b) The mountains are located west of the city of Sochi. c) Many bridges and roads have been built recently in Sochi. d) Sochi will be the warmest place the Winter Olympics have ever been held.

Sochi 2014 Answer Key

R.I 4.4 Name: ____________________ R.I 4.5 R.I 4.7 1. What does the word varies mean as used in the text? a) changes b) very hot c) jumps d) stays the same 2. If you wanted to travel from Sochi to Moscow, in which direction would you travel? a) northwest b) southeast c) northeast d) southwest 3. What information is provided in the text box? The text box provides facts and information about Sochi. 4. Which of the following statements is not true? a) The winters in Sochi are rarely cold. b) The mountains are located west of the city of Sochi. c) Many bridges and roads have been built recently in Sochi. d) Sochi will be the warmest place the Winter Olympics have ever been held.

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