Simone Biles

Famous People

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Simone Biles, an American gymnast. Students learn new vocabulary and gymnastics-related idioms and practice listening.

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Focus

reading
biography
gymnastics
idioms

Vocabulary

maternal
adopt
imitate
debut
collaborate
soar
withdraw
comeback
decorated
role model
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane