Paris 2024 Olympic Boxing Match: A Controversial Clash - Compare & Contrast for IGCSE & GCSE Kids!

Explore the Complexities of a Controversial Olympic Boxing Match! This digital resource provides an in-depth comparison of two texts examining a highly controversial Olympic boxing match. Perfect for students aged 11 and up, this resource is designed for an engaging class-long session, focusing on narrative techniques, emotional storytelling, and factual reporting.

Ideal for high school English students and educators seeking to understand how authors engage readers through varying viewpoints on the same topic, including likely points of view from the authors themselves.

What’s Inside?

Text One: “A Controversial Olympic Boxing Match” • Objective and Factual: This text offers a concise, factual recount of the events and underlying controversy, presenting key details and both sides of the argument with direct quotes and official statements. For instance, it mentions, “Carini claimed her nose might have been broken by the powerful punches of Imane Khelif after insisting she could not fight on,” and includes the IOC’s stance on eligibility rules. This text is perfect for understanding the straightforward facts and perspectives involved in the controversy.

Text Two: “The Emotional Turmoil of an Olympic Boxing Match” • Evocative and Descriptive: This text uses evocative language to delve deeper into the emotional impact and broader implications of the incident. It paints a vivid picture of the scene and the feelings of those involved, making the reader empathize with both athletes. Lines such as, “The tension was palpable as Angela Carini emerged from the Paris North Arena, visibly drained and emotionally worn,” engage the reader’s emotions and imagination, providing a stark contrast to the factual narrative of Text One.

Why Choose This Resource?

Engage and Inspire: • Contrasting Styles: The contrasting styles of the texts encourage students to analyze different narrative techniques and their impact on the reader’s experience.

BONUS for Teachers: Fun Worksheet with Answers for Kids!

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• Pages: 11 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect!
• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration
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