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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. © Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only

Why do people around the world run, jump, and play games on the 23rd of June? Celebrate movement, teamwork, and global spirit with this engaging International Olympic Day comprehension pack - a perfect mix of reading and real-world learning! With three thoughtfully levelled texts (Starter, Standard and Stretch), learners move from building basic retrieval skills to exploring deeper meaning and author intent. Early readers explore who celebrates Olympic Day and why. More confident readers reflect on how the event has changed, the values it shares, and why it still matters today. Across all levels, children will discover that Olympic Day happens every year on 23rd June, the first modern Games were held over 100 years ago, the Olympics include sports like running, swimming and jumping, Olympic values include friendship, effort and respect and that the day is about joining in and trying your best. What’s included: Three levelled texts Skill-matched comprehension questions Full answer key with skill tags Traffic light self-assessment Clean black-and-white printable format A clear, purposeful resource that gets every learner in the race by building reading stamina, championing teamwork, and celebrating the spirit of the Games!