Fastest Woman Passage
A short, engaging reading passage about the life of Wilma Rudolph, specifically tailored for 9th-grade remedial readers. It focuses on her journey from polio and leg braces to Olympic gold, emphasizing the theme of perseverance.
Fastest Woman Slides
A visual presentation deck for the "Persistence Power" lesson, telling the story of Wilma Rudolph with a focus on her perseverance, mindset, and ability to overcome major setbacks. Now includes embedded videos about Polio and Segregation.
Persistence Power Worksheet
A student worksheet designed to reinforce the themes of the Wilma Rudolph story, explicitly aligned with 9th Grade English I TEKS. It includes questions on key ideas, author's craft, theme analysis, and personal reflection.
Persistence Power Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the "Persistence Power" lesson, updated to include 9th Grade English I Reading TEKS alignment, learning objectives, instructional sequence, and differentiation strategies.
Persistence Power Answer Key
An answer key for the "Persistence Power" student worksheet, providing suggested responses for comprehension and analysis questions.