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Born to Run

WALT: Identify factual information in a text

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Born to Run by Lucy Corry

Who is Arthur Lydiard?

What did Arthur Lydiard learn about getting fit?

What was Arthur Lydiard's training programme like?

Is his method of training still used? Where?

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Vocabulary

Word

Meaning

Scorched

Shattered

Stamina

Influence

Triumph

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Have a read of the statements below and decide if you agree or disagree with them. Once decided right down the reason you think this.

My Opinion

Statement

Agree

Disagree

The reason why you agree or disagree

The Olympics is the greatest sporting event in the world.

Arthur Lydiard found running easy.

Everyone can run long distance with proper training.

Arthur Lydiard should have kept his method a secret.

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Create

Create a fact file about Arthur Lydiard using information from the text and google. Remember to write the facts in your own words!