Lesson Plan - Sneaker Superstar

Preview the Article
Preview the article’s headline and images. Have students predict what they think the article is about. 

Preview Word to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Word to Know.

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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about how this experience impacted Justice Swann.

1. How did Justice get a chance to design a sneaker for Nike?
Justice got a chance to design a sneaker for Nike because his mom is best friends with Jewell Loyd, who plays in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Nike asked Loyd to design a shoe, and Loyd thought Justice could help.
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2. How did Justice use the Nike logo in his sneaker design?
Justice used the Nike logo—the swoosh—as the mouth in the smiley faces he included in his design.
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3. How did Justice feel when he received his pair of sneakers? How do you know? 
When Justice received his pair of the sneakers, you can guess that he felt excited. The article says that Justice’s “eyes lit up” when he opened the box.
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FEATURED SKILL: Understand Symbols
Distribute the skill builder “Design a Sneaker” and invite students to create their own shoe designs using personal symbols.
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