New York Yankees Legends Printable Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 5 | Lexile: 900 | Word Count: 332
 

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
  1. Why are Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle considered some of the greatest players in baseball history?
  2. What records or achievements make Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak so impressive?
  3. How did Mickey Mantle's ability to switch hit contribute to his legacy?
  4. What does the term "Triple Crown" mean in baseball, and which Yankees players earned it?
Debate - Should Babe Ruth be considered the greatest baseball player of all time, or should that title belong to a more modern player?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. It can be part of a series of sports-themed comprehension activities offered to students as morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to click the correct answer to each question.