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The document explores various aspects of lacrosse, from understanding words and concepts associated with the sport to enhancing reading comprehension and delving into its history and popularity. It covers the origins and spread of lacrosse among different tribes, highlighting George Beers’ role in its development. The reading emphasizes making connections between new information and prior knowledge to deepen comprehension, with a focus on the rules of the game, famous players, and the growth of lacrosse as a youth sport. Additionally, it touches on the potential for lacrosse to become a unified and exciting sport, appealing to a diverse audience, and includes trivia about the game’s history and key terms in a glossary format.

Contents

• Pages 1—27: Lacrosse learning activities.
• Pages 28—45: Reading comprehension strategies.
• Pages 46—59: Lacrosse popularity growing.

This section of the document covers tips and activities related to learning and understanding various words and concepts related to lacrosse, such as “popularity,” “ancient,” “cradle,” “goalie,” “exceed,” “reservation,” “humanitarian,” “athletic,” and “acrobatic.” The section includes activities like matching words with definitions, choosing correct words to fill in blanks, describing pictures with words, asking and answering “Would you rather” questions related to sports, and considering the histories and origins of different sports, especially lacrosse. The reading also delves into the origins of lacrosse in the St. Lawrence River Valley and how it spread among different tribes, as well as the role of George Beers in developing modern lacrosse. Additionally, it discusses the reasons for lacrosse’s popularity in different regions and the impact of lighter, cheaper sticks on the sport’s growth.

This section of the document provides tips and strategies for enhancing reading comprehension by connecting prior knowledge to new information. It introduces the concept of relating new information to what one already knows as a way to improve understanding and retention while reading. The section also presents information about lacrosse, including its history, growth in popularity, rules of the game, and details about famous players in the sport. Additionally, there are practice exercises focusing on comparing and contrasting information to aid in understanding. It encourages readers to make connections to prior knowledge, engage in reading activities, and explore different aspects of lacrosse.

This section of the document discusses the growing popularity of lacrosse, especially as a youth sport. It mentions how lacrosse combines elements of other popular sports like hockey, soccer, and basketball, making it a potentially appealing option for sports fans. The text hints at the potential for lacrosse to become a unified and thrilling sport that encompasses various elements, attracting a diverse fan base. Additionally, it introduces glossary terms related to lacrosse, such as “acrobatic,” “ancient,” “athletic,” and “cradle,” along with their respective definitions. This part of the document also includes some trivia about lacrosse, such as the dimensions of a lacrosse field, the origin of the word “lacrosse,” its brief Olympic history, and a record-setting throw by Barnet Quinn.