Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life and career of Argentinian soccer superstar, Diego Maradona. Perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4.

NO PREP is needed!

Firstly, there is a reading comprehension activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

Included in the biography writing unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text

This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Reading & writing interventions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

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For more great activities check out Creative Primary Literacy!

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