Grade 15this lovingly rendered picture book details the events in jordans childhood and adolescence that. George mumford worked closely with jordan, as he has with kobe and many of the other nba greats. The michael jordan story fact and opinion flashcards. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. There is also an interactive notebook page focusing. You might be surprised that the greatest professional basketball player ever wasnt even the best player in his own family. When most people think of him, they think of his beautiful shots with the game on the line, his body totally in sync with the ball hitting nothing but net.
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Michael jeffrey jordan was born to james and deloris, on february 17, 1963, in brooklyn, new york. Jump from the life of michael jordan kindle edition by. It shares bits of michaels life that fans may not have known. From the life of michael is a beautiful biography in the form of a picture book, starring michael jordan. Michael was always good at sports, but it seemed like larry was always going to be bigger. Like the picture book by jordans mother and sister, salt in his shoes 2001, this account emphasizes the athletes endless hours of practice. Its great to use as a primary source and to talk about how this book is written from firstperson pointofview, while jump is written from thirdperson pointofview. Author bio when floyd cooper discovered childrens book illustrating, he found a way to complement his career in advertising. James worked in the electrical and heavy equipment industry, while deloris was a banker.
Included in this packet are the following supplemental resources and activities based on the story jump. Michael jordan is responsible for sublime moments so ingrained in sports history that they have their own names. The boys of summer by roger kahn, friday night lights by buzz bissinger, and joe dimaggio by richard ben cramer. In this michael jordan learning exercise, students read a 1 page reading on the life and basketball career of michael jordan.
Digital recording of book and reading for comprehension test. There is also an interactive notebook page focusing in on. For any child who thinks superstars are born super should read this story of legendary basketball star michael jordan. Michael jordan was once just an ordinary little boy growing up in a north carolina suburb, trying to keep up with his older brother larry.
Jump from the life of michael jordan kindle edition by cooper, floyd, cooper, floyd. Jump from the life of michael jordan kindle edition by floyd. Michael spent his childhood competing with his older brother who always seemed to be better than him. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. From the life of michael jordan journeys 3rd grade. Jump from the life of michael jordan, book by floyd. Michael jordan is a hero in myriad senses of the word. Jump from the life of michael jordan by floyd cooper, hardcover. Journeys 3rd grade jump from the life of michael jordan supplemental materials. For any child who thinks superstars are born super should read this story of. The family consisting of four other children larry, james r. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Follow the life of basketball legend michael jordan, one of the worlds most recognizable athletes and living brands, inside this engaging and balanced biography.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jump from the life of michael jordan. Michael was always good at sports, but it seemed like larry. The book is told in a narrative form, and gives the. Jump from the life of michael jordan by floyd cooper. Michael jordan and the pursuit of excellence by deloris jordan, his sister. At first i thought the biography was hagiographic, highlighting the incredible drive, sacrifice and overcoming the odds for michael jordan to achieve six rings and transform the nba into the international franchise it is today. From the life of michael jordan by cooper, floyd and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The life, by roland lazenby, ranks up there with the very best. Michael jordan was a curious, mischievous little boy who was constantly trying to keep up with his older brother. This is going to be a quiz about micheal jordan biography. The team improved, and of course, michael jordan came back. Jordans ability to listen was among his most impressive attributes, and his relationship with his mother made him receptive to coaching. From the life of michael jordan, by floyd cooper, language discoverybuy one get one buy a carousel resource, get another of any value free. Like the picture book by jordans mother and sister, salt.
He played 15 seasons in the nba, winning six championships with the chicago bulls. This package contains a variety of activities from the story jump. Michael jordan biography childhood, life achievements. The life youll be hardpressed to answer anything but yes. Ive failed over and over and over again in my life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Michael jeffrey jordan born february 17, 1963, also known by his initials mj, is an american former professional basketball player and the principal owner of the charlotte hornets of the national basketball association nba. Floyd cooper michael jordan was once just an ordinary little boy growing up in a north carolina suburb, trying to keep up with his older brother larry. Jump from the life of michael jordan by floyd cooper goodreads. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream michael jordan. From the life of michael jordan to teach, reteach, practice or assess the various lessons taught. Cooper writes of michaels life in north carolina growing up. He helped michael learn to eliminate distractions, to take gamewinning perfect jumpers and the. Jump from the life of michael jordan floyd cooper, author, floyd cooper, illustrator.
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