Immerse Lesson 4
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Who/What
the athlete
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The athlete left home.
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, who was only fifteen years old at the time,
The athlete
_______________________________________________________________
left home to pursue his dreams.
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The athlete
left home to pursue his dreams.
, who was only fifteen years old at the time,
_______________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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had
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she
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She had one thing.
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She had one thing in mind: getting back to her sport as soon as possible.
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haven
hailing
submerged
zest
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wellbeing
prowess
controversy
advocate
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decorated Olympian
100-metre butterfly
society's expectation
triumph over adversity
wingspan
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Olympics Daily Blog:
The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives
It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion
With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
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The athlete
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left home to pursue his dreams.
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Immerse Lesson 4
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
left
Who/What
the athlete
Sentence
The athlete left home.
Add Detail: relative clauses
, who was only fifteen years old at the time,
The athlete
_______________________________________________________________
left home to pursue his dreams.
Re-read
Build
The athlete
left home to pursue his dreams.
, who was only fifteen years old at the time,
_______________________________________________________________
Check
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
had
Subject
she
Sentence
She had one thing.
Add Detail: colon for independent clauses
She had one thing in mind: getting back to her sport as soon as possible.
________________________________________
________________________
Re-read
Build
Insert the colon between the two independent clauses, explaining the information given.
Check
She had one thing in mind getting back to her sport as soon as possible.
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
Example Text Vocabulary Time
Hover for definitions!
haven
hailing
submerged
zest
Hover for definitions!
wellbeing
prowess
controversy
advocate
Hover for definitions!
decorated Olympian
100-metre butterfly
society's expectation
triumph over adversity
wingspan
Let me read the Example Text
Olympics Daily Blog: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash
Day 1: The Swimmer Who Really Makes a Splash Amongst the many marvellous athletes of the world, there is one who has truly made a splash. Michael Phelps, an American former competitive swimmer, is known as the most decorated Olympian in history. You may have heard of him already – were you to glance into the world of the Olympics, you would not have to look far before his name appeared. So today, let’s take it right back to where it all started... Hailing from Maryland, USA, Michael began swimming at the age of seven. He had always been filled with energy: he often found it difficult to concentrate or control his liveliness. This, of course, never stopped such a determined character from achieving – the swimming pool quickly became a haven where Michael could put his zest to the test. In an interview from 2016, the now retired swimmer remembered, “The only reason I ever got in the water was my mum. She wanted me to just learn how to swim,” and we are very glad she did. His naturally flexible ankles paired with the impressive width of his wingspan meant that Michael would soon be participating in national competitions, then worldwide championships! In our next blog update, learn more about this astounding athlete’s accomplishments and his triumph over adversity.
Day 2: High Jumps and Low Dives It is a little-known fact, but Michael wasn’t always a keen swimmer: as a child, his great anxiety was putting his face under the water. Over the time he had taken to build up enough courage, he fought through this fear and learned to appreciate the feeling of being submerged. This is a lesson to many of us – if he were not so determined, he may never have gone on to achieve what he has done today. From gaining a national record for the 100-metre butterfly at just ten years old, to earning a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals, he certainly has led a life of outstanding achievements. If there were ever a symbol of perseverance, it would be Michael Phelps. Today, he still holds some of the longest-standing world records for pool relay. Despite this, things haven’t always gone swimmingly for this Olympian. During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael swam so well that rumours over him using performance-enhancing drugs caused controversy in the press. He was made to take nine tests – of course, he passed every single one. His athletic prowess was all down to his natural talent. Dive into tomorrow’s update for more about this extraordinary athlete.
Day 3: The Legacy of an Olympian and Wellbeing Champion With the title of history’s most successful Olympian under his swimming cap, Michael also holds the all-time records for gold medals earned in individual events. Twenty-three of his Olympic medals are gold, with a further eighty-two medals won in other major international swimming competitions. Yet, none of these great achievements were made without considerable mental challenge: the athlete faced growing anxiety from the pressure of society’s expectation for him to constantly continue succeeding. Michael knew he had to put his wellbeing first: he explained in another interview that therapy and journalling helped him find ways to understand himself better. Speaking openly about this, Michael explained, “We are supposed to be big, strong and macho, but I have had this for 17 years and by speaking about it we are reaching out.” Michael Phelps truly is an inspiration to us all – the former athlete continues his work today as a mental health advocate.
Your turn to write sentences using the new vocabulary.
Use your Sentence Checker
Can I understand the Example Text and its vocabulary?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
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Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
, who was only fifteen years old at the time,
The athlete
_______________________________________________________________
left home to pursue his dreams.
She had one thing in mind: getting back to her sport as soon as possible.
________________________________________
________________________