Reading Activity for Katie and the Olympics in Paris 2024 Guided Reading Lesson Pack

Katie and the Olympics in Paris 2024

** Book and Questions Inspired by Katie Morag and created using AI.**

Join Katie on a thrilling journey from the serene shores to the bustling streets of Paris for the 2024 Olympics! When Katie is invited to participate in the children’s parade at the opening ceremony, she embarks on an unforgettable adventure. From making friends with athletes from around the world to exploring iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, Katie 's experiences in Paris open her eyes to the beauty of cultural diversity.

Inspired by her trip, she brings a piece of the world back to home by organising an International Games Day, uniting her community through fun and friendship. This heartwarming tale celebrates the joy of exploration, the spirit of the Olympics, and the power of bringing people together. Perfect for young readers, this story is a delightful reminder that no matter where you go, the spirit of home and adventure is always with you.

Pack Includes:

• Book (Approx 1900 words)
• Writing a Blurb Activity Sheets
• Glossary of ”Katie Goes to the Olympics” key vocabulary
• 80 Guided Reading questions based on the story.
  Mixture of prediction, inference, retrieval, explanation, thinking, clarification, vocabulary and summarizing questions.
• Designing a captivating book cover activity sheet for “Katie Goes to the Olympics”
• 3 Differentiated Word Searches
• Crossword Puzzle using key vocabulary

Bonus:

20 Cross Curricular Activities based on the story “Katie Goes to the Olympics” to engage students and deepen their understanding:

Questions help reinforce comprehension and recall of the stories events, characters and themes.

Answers supplied.

Suitable for KS1, KS2 and lower KS3.