RAZ Vocabulary W: American Sports Legends reading
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Lily's Determined Legacy: Overcoming Racism through Sports
A young girl named Lily, from a sharecropper family in the rural south, overcomes discrimination through her determination and commitment in a pentathlon competition, inspiring change and leaving a legacy of bravery and equality.
Open full readingEmily and the Revolutionary Pentathlon
A young athlete named Emily becomes a trailblazer in the world of pentathlons through her hard work and commitment, helped by a revolutionary new technology.
Open full readingThe Sharecropper's Legacy of Unity
A wise old owl teaches a group of animals in a small village about the importance of equality and love, resulting in a happier and more united community.
Open full readingFrom Sharecropper to Unity: A Legacy of Determination
The story "From Sharecropper to Unity: A Legacy of Determination" follows the journey of a farmer and his children as they face the challenges of racism, discrimination, and intimidation, but overcome them with determination and a commitment to unity.
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