Featured Resource

Michael Jordan Reading Comprehension

Author

Sarah

Subject

Sports

Difficulty

3rd Grade

Prompt used to create this resource

Comprehension passage on Michael Jordan

Description

This learning resource focuses on Michael Jordan, one of the most iconic sports figures in basketball history. It aims to educate students about his life story, beginning with his childhood in Brooklyn, New York, and his upbringing in Wilmington, North Carolina. The passage highlights significant events, such as being cut from his high school basketball team and how that setback motivated him to excel. It details his college career at the University of North Carolina, where he made a name for himself by hitting the game-winning shot in the 1982 National Championship. Following this, students will learn about his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, where he achieved remarkable success by leading the team to six championships, winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award five times, and earning recognition as an All-Star 14 times. The resource encourages comprehension through questions that assess students’ understanding of key details in his life and achievements, while also prompting them to reflect on the importance of perseverance and hard work, as demonstrated in Jordan's journey.

Teaching Tips