“The Flying Tomato”

Expedition 4, Lesson 1

A feeling of happiness

Eating an ice-cream cone on a hot day gives me pleasure.

An ability you are born with for doing something

Cy has a talent for remembering names.

One who slides down a snowy slope on a narrow board.

Ellie met a champion snowboarder at the ski park.

Money or other valuable things

The more wealth the famous singer had, the more she gave away.

Every day It is time for my daily walk.

The state of being well-known

Which would you rather have– fame or fortune?

What is athletic success?In what ways have athletes beat the odds to succeed?How can we over come challenges?

“The Girl with the Golden Foot”

Expedition 4, Lesson 3

A group of people who watch or listen to a performance.

The audience cheered at the end of our play.

To move quickly with a purpose

If you want to catch the bus, you’ll have to hustle.

A change in looks to keep from being recognized

The undercover cop wore his disguise.

Unwilling to change one’s mind or act a certain way

The stubborn toddler refused to eat his carrots.

To walk in a proud way

We watched the winning team strut into the gym.

To change something to suit new conditions.

We will have to adapt our plans if it rains.

What is athletic success?

In what ways have athletes beat the odds to succeed?

How can we over come challenges?

Guided Questions

“A Dream that Came True”

Expedition 4, Lesson 6

To try Rob will now attempt a slam dunk.

Very bad Have you head the horrible news?

To wish something had not been said or done.

If you eat the entire pie, you will regre it.

To keep something from happening as planned

Staying up late can derail an early morning jog.

A feeling of worry or unease

Once she was on stage, Tina’s nervousness disappeared.

To give all your attention to something

I am trying to concentrate on this crossword puzzle.

•Jason McElwain

•Rochester, New York•Greece Athena Trojans

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“A Hero On and Off the Track”

Expedition 4, Lesson 8

Smooth, beautiful movements

The dance leapt through the air with skill and grace.

Great of huge In soccer, the goalie is of immense importance because he/she keeps the other team from scoring.

To tell someone what you think he or she should do

The waiter will advise us about what to order.

To hold tightly Clench the ball as you run down the field so you don’t drop it.

honest I appreciate your sincere apology.

To stop something from happening

To prevent a side ache, don’t exercise after eating.

•Jesse Owens•Adolf Hitler•Luz Long•Germany

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