Bring the excitement of the 2026 Milan World Winter Games into your classroom with high-interest Reading Comprehension practice that students actually enjoy! This resource includes paired Nonfiction Passages about the ancient and modern World Games, giving students meaningful opportunities to answer questions using text evidence, strengthen vocabulary in context, and build strong compare-and-contrast skills. It’s designed for Grades 4–6, making it an easy fit for upper elementary lessons, close reading, and Test Prep. Just print and go!

Included in this download:

• 2 Nonfiction Reading Passages (The Real Story of the Ancient Games and The Evolution of the Modern Games)
• Reading comprehension questions (Multiple choice + written response)
• Vocabulary practice (focused on vocabulary in context)
• Compare and Contrast activities (graphic organizer + Venn diagram)
• Answer key for quick checking and easy grading

⭐ Use for Summer & Winter World Games

This resource works perfectly for both seasonal events because the modern passage includes details that connect to summer and winter World Games traditions and how the games have evolved over time. Here are easy ways to use it in either season:

• Before the Games Begin: Build background knowledge with the modern passage and introduce key terms using the Vocabulary in Context activities.
• During the Games: Assign the questions as daily reading practice. Students can answer using Text Evidence while connecting what they read to events they’re watching or learning about.
• After the Games: Use the Compare and Contrast organizers to summarize changes from ancient to modern competitions and reflect on traditions, events, and participants.
• Anytime of Year: The content stands alone as a strong informational text lesson—so you can also use it for Test Prep, close reading routines, or sub plans even when the World Games aren’t happening.

Perfect for:

• Test Prep and review days
• Whole-group close reading lessons
• Small groups and guided reading
• Independent work and desk work
• Literacy centers
• Early finishers
• Sub plans
• Informational text practice for Grades 4–6

Why Teachers Love this Resource:

• High-interest topic that hooks readers fast
• Built-in opportunities for Text Evidence and accountable answers
• Strong focus on Vocabulary in Context to support comprehension
• Clear structure makes it easy to teach Compare and Contrast
• Great for skill practice without extra planning – just Print and Go!

Teachers like you said…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I absolutely loved everything about this purchase! We learned so much about the Olympics and had a great time doing it! Thank you so much for creating an outstanding product! – Michelle M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My students and I had a great time using this resource in a summer school setting the week prior to the Olympics! It was a good opportunity to teach them the history and keep them engaged while practicing their reading and comprehension skills. The current games part was a great anticipatory set for engaging them into watching the Summer Olympics while practicing those same skills! A great resource! – Erica L.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fun resource to get students excited about reading, comprehension, and writing skills by revisiting the Olympic games with activities for intermediate grades! – Amber S.

The best part?

Students don’t just read, they think! With these paired nonfiction passages, they apply real comprehension strategies, compare historical and modern traditions, and strengthen core reading skills in a way that feels engaging and purposeful.

If you’re looking for a no-stress, high-impact World Games activity for grades 4–6, this is it! Your students will…

• practice reading comprehension
• cite text evidence
• develop vocabulary in context
• complete meaningful compare and contrast tasks

⭐ No prep needed! Just print and go!

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