Serena Williams

What is the main idea of Serena Williams?

• Serena Williams played tennis at a young age. 

• Serena Williams has a famous sister.

• Serena Williams is an accomplished tennis star. 

• Serena Williams learned from her dad. 

Which of the following is an opinion about Serena Williams?

• Serena is the best tennis player ever. 

• She was born in Michigan.

• She overcame many obstacles.

• She was a sister named Venus. 

Which of the following best describes Serena Williams?

• lazy

• determined

• tennis

• rude

Serena and her sister Venus do not play tennis against each other because they are worried about starting an argument.

• True

• False

Serena also does things for other people. One organization she is involved in:

• donates food to Africa

• teaches kids how to play tennis

• helps adults learn to read

• teaches kids to play soccer

What tragedy did Serena face?

• She was injured so badly that she had to give up tennis. 

• Her mother left her family at a young age. 

• Her sister was shot and killed.

• Her and her sister Venus got into a big feud. 

Which of these does NOT describe Serena?

• She practices and works hard.

• She is determined to win. 

• She gives and helps others. 

• She is worried about what others think of her. 

Which of these states is NOT a place where Serena grew up?

• California

• Florida

• Michigan

• Iowa

Serena has been ranked the #1 women's tennis player in the world six times so far. Which of these is a detail to that main idea?

• Serena has four sister. 

• Serena has won many major championships. 

• Serena practiced with her father. 

• Serena plays agains her sister. 

Serena has faced many obstacles in her life, but she has been able to overcome them. Obstacles are:

• tennis matches

• challenges

• successes

• triumphs