Level 5 Tour de France Part 1

In this lesson, you will learn about...

Tour de France!

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use key vocabulary
• Identify the main idea of a written passage
• Discuss the Tour de France International Cycling Race

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

1. Complete the Warm Up Exercises
2. Complete the Talk Time Section
3. Review the Vocabulary Section
4. Watch the Vocabulary Video
5. Play the Vocabulary Game
6. Watch the topic video
7. Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
8. Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
9. Chit Chat - Talk about what you learned
10. Complete the Homework (Optional)

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TODAY'S TIME

25 min

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Part 2

Today: Part 1

Part 2 — next class

Part 1 — Today

We will complete Part 1 in this class. Part 2 will be done next lesson.

Each lesson is designed for 2 classes.

Warm Up

The Tour de France is a 3,500 kilometer bicycle race that spans across many countries and cities. Look at the map to see the route. Let’s practice pronouncing some of these locations that cyclists race through:

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Talk Time

Let's talk to each other!

If you could ride your bike anywhere in the world, where would you choose?

Have you ever ridden a bike? What was your experience like?

Do you tend to like individual competitions or team sports? Why?

If you were designing a racing bike, what features would it have?

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Vocabulary

Review the vocabulary for this section.

Stages

Specific sections or segments of a race or event

Arduous

Involving a lot of effort and hard work

Traversing

Moving across or through

Inception

The beginning or start of something

Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect due to size, power, or capability

Chrono Races

Time trials where riders race individually against the clock

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

The Tour de France is a premier and cycling event, celebrated by the international cycling community. Conducted annually, this bike race spans three weeks and covers about 3,500 kilometers. Competitors from all over the world converge to race in teams, an array of different terrains and cycling through multiple countries. They race different or segments every day and travel through hills, forests, and towns.

traversing

arduous

stages

segment

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

Some stages are known as alpine stages because they race up and down hills, through trees. Other stages are called because they are flat and on even ground. Cyclists also take part in , or short time-trials. Each stage presents distinct challenges, rendering the competition both thrilling and unpredictable.

alpine stages

cycling

plain stages

chrono races

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

Since its in 1903, the Tour de France has achieved iconic status. Legendary riders such as Jacques Anquetil, Miguel Indurain, and Chris Froome have etched their names into the annals of the race’s history with their extraordinary prowess and resilience. Participants navigate through breathtaking landscapes, from the rolling hills of rural France to the ascents of the Alps and Pyrenees Mountains. The race is segmented into many stages, each testing the riders' stamina and strategy. The overall champion is determined by the lowest cumulative time across all stages.

inception

formidable

alpine stages

Mountains

Share what you just read about with your mentor in your own words!

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TopicVideo

Watch this video to learn more about the topic.

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Feedback

Share Your Thoughts!

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Part 1 — done

Part 1 Complete

We will continue with Part 2 next class.

Part 2 — next class

Continue next time

Homework

Homework

Option 2:Writing

Research a famous cyclist and write a paragraph about their journey. What are some important dates, achievements, and lessons we can learn from them?

Option 1:Design

Design a special jersey to award at the Tour de France. What would it look like and what would a cyclist have to do to win it?

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Inception

The beginning or start of something

Stages

Specific sections or segments of a race or event

Formidable

Inspiring fear or respect due to size, power, or capability

Arduous

Involving a lot of effort and hard work

• Paris (Pah-ree)
• Lille (Leel)
• Lyon (Lee-on)
• Marseille (Mar-say)
• Bordeaux (Bor-doh)
• Nice (Neese)
• Montpellier (Mon-peh-lyay)
• Roubaix (Roo-bay)
• Alpe d'Huez (Alp duh-Wez)
• Col du Tourmalet (Kol doo Toor-ma-lay)

Traversing

Moving across or through

Chrono Races

Time trials where riders race individually against the clock