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