Guided Reading Level K - All About Wrestling (with Lesson Plan)

Book Snapshot
• Title: All About Wrestling
• Genre: Nonfiction (informational)
• Subject: Physical Education / Health
• Primary Topic: Wrestling basics: gear, moves, rules, sportsmanship
• Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): K

What This Book Teaches Best
• Introduces where wrestling happens and how the mat is marked with a large circle.
• Explains what wrestlers wear for the sport (a singlet, padded headgear, wrestling shoes).
• Describes how points are earned and names key actions in a match (takedown, escape, pin).
• Highlights sportsmanship routines and expectations (handshake, respect and fairness, good sportsmanship).
• Shows the referee’s role in counting points and making sure rules are followed.

Learning Goals
• Students can describe what the wrestling mat is like and what the large circle shows.
• Students can identify key wrestling gear from the text and explain its purpose.
• Students can explain how points are earned in wrestling using details from the book.
• Students can describe what an escape is and what it means to get back to a standing position.
• Students can explain what a pin is and what it does to the match.
• Students can describe how wrestlers show respect and fairness during a match.

Key Vocabulary From the Text
• singlet — a one-piece outfit a wrestler wears.
• headgear — padded gear worn to protect the ears.
• opponent — the person you are competing against.
• takedown — a move that brings an opponent down to the mat.
• sportsmanship — behaving kindly and fairly during a match.

Discussion Prompts
• Pre-reading question: What rules or routines help athletes compete safely and fairly in sports?
• Comprehension questions: What does the book say the large circle on the mat shows?
Why do wrestlers begin each match with a handshake?
What move ends the wrestling match immediately?

Printing Tips

1. Best Printing Method (Recommended)
   “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available)
   If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing, use this.
   Settings to use:
   • Print mode: Booklet
   • Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works)
   • Orientation: Landscape
   • Print on both sides: Yes
   • Flip on: Short edge
   • Scaling: Fit to printable area
   • Booklet subset:
   o First test: Front sides only
   o Then: Back sides only
   This will automatically:
   • Pair pages correctly
   • Put the cover on the outside
   • Align everything for folding
   After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine.

2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available
   You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing.
   Step-by-step:

3. Open the PDF.

4. Choose Print.

5. Set:
   o Orientation: Landscape
   o Pages per sheet: 1
   o Print on both sides: Yes
   o Flip on: Short edge

6. Print all pages.
   Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book.