Analyse Lesson 5
Can I find and discuss Writer’s
Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
might compete
Who/What
Sentence
I might compete.
Add Detail: modal verbs
might
________
compete in the Olympics.
Re-read
Build
Drag the modal verbs to alter how likely the event is to happen.
must
_______
could
________
Check
might
________
compete in the Olympics.
___________________________________________________________________________
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
Sentence
I had help.
Add Detail: colon for independent clauses
I did not have an easy start in life: I had a lot of help from my family.
_______________________________
_______________________________
Re-read
Build
Insert the colon between the two independent clauses, expanding the information given.
Check
I did not have an easy start in life I had a lot of help from my family.
___________________________________________________________________________
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 find and discuss Writer’s
Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has
The Example Text has...
Paragraph
Intended audience
First person
Different tenses
Words and phrases for gratitude
Text structure
Features
A Gratitude Speech by Alice Coachman
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
Intended audience
Paragraph
Different tenses
First person
Words and phrases for gratitude
Click on Click off
Writer's Knowledge
Commas for clarity
Relative clauses
Prefixes
Expanded noun phrases
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Memorize the positions
Let me show you
Prefixes
Try adding the prefixes to the verbs to see if they make new words.
Prefix
Verb
over-
un-
play
think
de-
dis-
re-
hear
mis-
Reveal
Prefixes
Let's find and discuss
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Prefixes
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Commas for clarity
Prefixes
Relative clauses
Expanded noun phrases
Relative Clauses
Let me show you
Add the relative clauses to the sentences to add more information.
, who cheered their support,
The crowd spurred me on.
, which I'd held for so long,
My dream seemed impossible.
Relative Clauses
Let's find and discuss
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
Feel
Imagine
Replace?
Remove?
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Relative Clauses
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Commas for clarity
Relative clauses
Expanded noun phrases
Prefixes
Let me show you
Commas for clarity
Add the commas to make the meaning of each sentence clear.
I stepped onto the track my heart pounding ready to sprint.
I trained every morning even when it was raining feeling tired.
I thank my teamates trainers coach and family for their hard work.
Reveal
Commas for clarity
Let's find and discuss
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Commas for clarity
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Prefixes
Commas for clarity
Relative clauses
Expanded noun phrases
Expanded noun phrases
Let me show you
Let's create expanded noun phrases. Add the adjectives and the prepositional phrase to the noun.
Noun
Adjectives
Prepositional phrase
from the state of Tennessee
girl
resilient, determined
the
Reveal
Expanded noun phrases
Let's find and discuss
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Expanded noun phrases
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Odd One Out
Which of these is not a prefix that can be added to change the meaning of a verb?
B re-
A dis-
D ise-
C over-
Which One's Right?
Which shows the relative clause punctuated correctly?
A. My dreams which once seemed out of reach became a reality.
B. My dreams, which once seemed out, of reach became a reality.
C. My dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality.
D. My, dreams which, once seemed out of reach, became a reality.
True or False?
Commas can be used to keep the meaning of the sentence clear and avoid ambiguity.
True
False
Picture Me
Which image best shows this expanded noun phrase?
‘a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping’
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
I stepped onto the track, my heart pounding, ready to sprint.
I trained every morning, even when it was raining, feeling tired.
I thank my teamates, trainers, coach and family for their hard work.
might
________
compete in the Olympics.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
I did not have an easy start in life: I had a lot of help from my family.
_______________________________
_______________________________
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
overplay
unplay
deplay
display
replay
misplay
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
unhear
overhear
dehear
dishear
rehear
mishear
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
from the state of Tennessee
girl
resilient, determined
unthink
overthink
dethink
disthink
rethink
misthink
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Analyse Lesson 5
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
might compete
Who/What
Sentence
I might compete.
Add Detail: modal verbs
might
________
compete in the Olympics.
Re-read
Build
Drag the modal verbs to alter how likely the event is to happen.
must
_______
could
________
Check
might
________
compete in the Olympics.
___________________________________________________________________________
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
Sentence
I had help.
Add Detail: colon for independent clauses
I did not have an easy start in life: I had a lot of help from my family.
_______________________________
_______________________________
Re-read
Build
Insert the colon between the two independent clauses, expanding the information given.
Check
I did not have an easy start in life I had a lot of help from my family.
___________________________________________________________________________
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 find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has
The Example Text has...
Paragraph
Intended audience
First person
Different tenses
Words and phrases for gratitude
Text structure
Features
A Gratitude Speech by Alice Coachman
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
Intended audience
Paragraph
Different tenses
First person
Words and phrases for gratitude
Click on Click off
Writer's Knowledge
Commas for clarity
Relative clauses
Prefixes
Expanded noun phrases
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Memorize the positions
Let me show you
Prefixes
Try adding the prefixes to the verbs to see if they make new words.
Prefix
Verb
over-
un-
play
think
de-
dis-
re-
hear
mis-
Reveal
Prefixes
Let's find and discuss
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Prefixes
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Commas for clarity
Prefixes
Relative clauses
Expanded noun phrases
Relative Clauses
Let me show you
Add the relative clauses to the sentences to add more information.
, who cheered their support,
The crowd spurred me on.
, which I'd held for so long,
My dream seemed impossible.
Relative Clauses
Let's find and discuss
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
Feel
Imagine
Replace?
Remove?
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Relative Clauses
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Commas for clarity
Relative clauses
Expanded noun phrases
Prefixes
Let me show you
Commas for clarity
Add the commas to make the meaning of each sentence clear.
I stepped onto the track my heart pounding ready to sprint.
I trained every morning even when it was raining feeling tired.
I thank my teamates trainers coach and family for their hard work.
Reveal
Commas for clarity
Let's find and discuss
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Commas for clarity
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Prefixes
Commas for clarity
Relative clauses
Expanded noun phrases
Expanded noun phrases
Let me show you
Let's create expanded noun phrases. Add the adjectives and the prepositional phrase to the noun.
Noun
Adjectives
Prepositional phrase
from the state of Tennessee
girl
resilient, determined
the
Reveal
Expanded noun phrases
Let's find and discuss
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Expanded noun phrases
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
Odd One Out
Which of these is not a prefix that can be added to change the meaning of a verb?
B re-
A dis-
D ise-
C over-
Which One's Right?
Which shows the relative clause punctuated correctly?
A. My dreams which once seemed out of reach became a reality.
B. My dreams, which once seemed out, of reach became a reality.
C. My dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality.
D. My, dreams which, once seemed out of reach, became a reality.
True or False?
Commas can be used to keep the meaning of the sentence clear and avoid ambiguity.
True
False
Picture Me
Which image best shows this expanded noun phrase? ‘a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping’
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
I would like to begin by thanking you for inviting me to the Tuskegee Institute today. I am Alice Coachman, an Olympic athlete who began her journey on the dusty roads of Alabama, and I feel deeply honoured to stand before you. Today, I wish to share how my dreams, which once seemed out of reach, became a reality because of your unwavering support. Without your belief in me, my ambition might have remained only a dream.
I stepped onto the track, my heart pounding, ready to sprint.
I trained every morning, even when it was raining, feeling tired.
I thank my teamates, trainers, coach and family for their hard work.
might
________
compete in the Olympics.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
I did not have an easy start in life: I had a lot of help from my family.
_______________________________
_______________________________
In November 1923, I was born in Albany, Georgia, at a time when girls were discouraged from competing in sport. Despite these expectations, I was a determined young athlete with a passion for running and jumping that could not be ignored. Why should I sit aside and watch? Fortunately, my aunt, who recognised my potential, encouraged me to continue training when others misunderstood my ambition. By the age of 12, I was the unrivalled athlete in Albany, regularly winning high school competitions. My dream, when it had once seemed impossible, was born.
overplay
unplay
deplay
display
replay
misplay
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
In the years that followed, I won national titles for running and the high jump, and the Olympic Games no longer felt unreachable, yet doubt still remained. Could I, a girl who had trained on rough, dusty streets, truly compete on the world stage? Unfortunately, the games were cancelled due to the Second World War and I began to reconsider my chance of ever achieving my dreams. Then, in 1948, I eventually qualified to represent America in the Olympics! I thought, could I do it? Would I be able to overlook the doubts I once had? Yet my dream, undeterred by my fear, was what carried me through.
At the 1948 London Olympics, I stood, ready at the long jump start line, filled with nervous excitement, thinking only of the support I had received from the Tuskegee Institute. I ran, I jumped, I landed… and I won! I had earned an Olympic gold medal, becoming the first black woman to achieve this honour. This victory, which changed my life forever, belonged not only to me, but to everyone who believed in my potential. For all who are in pursuit of their dreams – I sincerely believe that determination, along with the help of others, will pull you through. My dream, after everything I went through, had finally come true.
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As time pressed on, segregation arrived, creating barriers that disallowed me from using training facilities or even competing alongside white athletes. How was I supposed to achieve like them? I trained barefoot on dusty roads, carrying the hopes of a young girl with determination in her heart. It was then that you, the Tuskegee Institute, became part of my story. You invited me to study and train, providing an opportunity that realigned my future. With your guidance, my confidence strengthened. My dream, in spite of the adversity I faced, grew.
from the state of Tennessee
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resilient, determined
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