Althea Gibson Assignment

What is the central or main idea of this text? Read the four choices below and circle the letter of the best answer.

• Althea Gibson was a multi-sport athlete with a great talent for tennis that finally appeared when she was 30 years old.

• Althea Gibson was a multi-sport athlete from difficult beginnings and overcame great obstacles to finally become a legendary champion.

• Althea Gibson won wimbledon and the US open by never giving up her dream.

How does the first image and accompanying caption used in the article help support and develop the central or main idea of the text?

Although Althea Gibson broke the color barrier in both tennis and women’s golf, she is not as well known, celebrated, or remembered by Americans as Jackie Robinson. Think about it and give two reasons why that may have happened.

Think of two other individuals, either in or outside the area of sports, who you would describe as legends. What makes them legendary people?

WHO/WHAT is this text about?

WHEN did this take place?

WHY is Althea Gibson considered an American Legend?