Read & Explore 15: Athlete, Fans, Mascots

Do you know what an athlete, a fan or a team mascot does? Read the article to answer the questions.   

An athlete is a person who is good at sports. Athletes can compete alone or play on teams. 
A fan is a person who likes to watch athletes. Fans may not like to play sports. But cheering for a team excites them!
A team mascot helps to lead cheering. A mascot has a costume that goes with the team name. Mascots invite fans to stand up and yell!


Questions:

1. What does the text tell us about an athlete, a fan and a team mascot? What do they do? Discuss with your partners.
2. Are you interested in sports? What is your favorite sport? Watch videos to learn how playing sports benefits your body and your brain. Try some physical activities every day to get healthier.