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Grab your fencing gear and step onto the podium with Ibtihaj Muhammad!

Discover the inspiring true story of a barrier-breaking fencer who stood tall, and proud, on the world stage. This three-level Peann Jan reading comprehension set brings her story to life while helping learners build key reading skills. Bring reading to life with the story of a real-world role model who proved that staying true to yourself is its own kind of victory.
Start with confidence at Starter level, focusing on retrieval and simple sequencing. Move to Standard for clear inferences and structured vocabulary. Stretch curious readers further with thought-provoking text at Stretch level, where they’ll explore viewpoint, author’s intent, and evaluative thinking.
Across all three levels, readers will discover that Ibtihaj Muhammad is an Olympic fencer who represented the United States. She made history as the first American athlete to wear a hijab while competing at the Olympic Games. In addition to her sporting success, she is a fashion designer and author. She speaks out about fairness and inclusion in sport and encourages young people to take pride in who they are.

What’s included:

• Three black-and-white texts in Starter, Standard, and Stretch formats
• Differentiated question sets with skill-tagged answer key
• Traffic light self-assessment for reflection and feedback

This resource is a great fit for topics like women in sport, global achievements, or events such as International Women’s Day and the Olympic Games.

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