Arthur Ashe
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To introduce the children to Arthur Ashe
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To appreciate the special relationship which exist between parent & child
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To illustrate and write about a favorite sport
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Daddy and Me by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe
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Arthur Ashe and His Match with History by Robert Quackenbush
Procedure:
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Read the information about Arthur Ashe included in this unit to the children. Ask the children the following questions:
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Where was Arthur Ashe born?
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To what ethnic group did he belong?
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Why was Arthur lonely?
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What sport did he like to play as a child?
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What important thing did Arthur do for his people?
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What made Arthur Ashe sick?
Introduce the book, Daddy and Me. Tell the children that the man pictured on cover is Arthur Ashe. Allow volunteers to predict whom the child might be and what they think the story will be about. Read the story, Daddy & Me, to the children. Allow the children to discuss any special relationships they may have with a parent, relative, or friend.
Journal Writing: Begin a journal, entitled "I'm Me from A to Z". Let the children draw pictures in their journals about a special relationship they have with someone and dictate a sentence about the picture.