Kobe Bryant's Final Game

An ELA Kai XR Adventure

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Find clues in informational texts that show how events, people, and ideas are connected.
Understand the main ideas of a text.

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7: Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

Introduction

Kobe Bryant played basketball for twenty years! Many people believe he’s one of the greatest athletes of all time. In today’s Adventure, you’ll read an informational text about Kobe’s career and discover what made him a legendary player. As you read, look for the main idea—what the text is mostly about—and think about why that idea is important. Next, you’ll explore a virtual field trip to watch highlights from Kobe’s final NBA game. Last, you’ll take a quick quiz to show what you’ve learned. Grab your gear, and let’s dive in!

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Reading

Kobe Bryant was an amazing basketball player. He played for the NBA team, the Los Angeles Lakers, for 20 years. He was great at basketball because he practiced hard and always tried his best. Many people think he's one of the best players ever.

Kobe was called the "Black Mamba" because he was fierce and focused like a snake. He had a special way of thinking called the "Mamba Mentality." This meant never giving up, trying your hardest, and always getting better. He didn't want to be just okay; he wanted to be the best. Kobe used this mindset in basketball and in his everyday life.

During Kobe’s career:

He won two gold medals at the Olympics playing for Team USA.
He helped the Lakers win five NBA championships.
He was chosen to be an All-Star 18 times, which means he was one of the best players in the league.
He scored over 33,000 points!
He scored 60 or more points in six different games.

Kobe played his last game on April 13, 2016. He is remembered as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He showed that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve amazing things.

Virtual Field Trip

Kobe Bryant's Final Game

Take a court-side seat to Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game. Why do you think he's considered one of the greatest athletes of all times?

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Quiz

Recap

Great Job! Today, you learned:

Kobe Bryant is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Greatness requires character traits such as dedication, sacrifices, perseverance, and lots of hard work.
Kobe Bryant’s legacy consists of 20 years with the LA Lakers, 5 NBA Championships, 18 NBA All-Star Games, and 2 Olympic gold medals. His memory inspires players of all sports to be the greatest.