RAZ Vocabulary W: The Olympics Past and Present reading
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The Archaeologist's Reunion: A Lesson in Friendship and Fair Play
A young archaeologist named Max is disqualified from an international competition due to a plagiarism controversy, but learns the importance of friendship and fair play after a reunion with a childhood friend and wins the competition jointly with them.
Open full readingThe Race for Harmony
The town of Harmony teaches a racist newcomer the importance of equality and revives the values of love and kindness through a race.
Open full readingThe Out-of-This-World Archaeological Reunion
An international group of archaeologists have a reunion, and an alien archaeologist joins in and wins the competition.
Open full readingThe Motto of Friendship and Adventure
This is a playful poem that encourages young children to embrace the values of teamwork, competition, exploration, and internationalism, as well as to celebrate life's milestones and stay curious.
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