Reading week 36 - HAVO

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Reading week 36 - HAVO

• Students will understand the key events and issues discussed in the article, including Valentina Petrillo’s performance and the debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports.
• Students will write an essay or opinion piece where they clearly explain their thoughts on whether transgender athletes should compete in sports categories that match their gender identity.
• Students will discuss the reasons for and against allowing transgender athletes to compete in sports, considering the views of athletes, sports organizations, and governing bodies (the organizations that make and enforce rules for sports, like the International Olympic Committee or FIFA).

Including everyone (inclusion) is more important than focusing on fairness.

Think-Pair-Share!

Step 1: Think of one sport or competition where you believe gender inclusion might be a controversial topic. Write down your ideas.

Step 2: Pair up with a classmate and share your ideas. Discuss why that sport might raise questions about inclusion and fairness.

Step 3: Together, choose one sport to present to the class. Be ready to explain why it could be a controversial issue in terms of gender inclusion and fairnes

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What is the primary reason cited for the disagreement over Valentina Petrillo's participation in women's events?

1. Petrillo's times have slowed since starting hormone therapy
2. Petrillo has an unfair advantage over other female athletes
3. Petrillo should compete in a separate category for transgender athletes
4. Petrillo's participation is an important symbol of inclusion for transgender athletes

According to the passage, what is the main policy difference between World Athletics and World Para Athletics regarding transgender inclusion?

1. World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in the female category, while World Para Athletics allows them to compete.
2. World Athletics has one clear policy for transgender inclusion, while World Para Athletics lets each sport create its own rules.
3. World Athletics focuses on maintaining fairness for female athletes, while World Para Athletics prioritizes individual rights and equality.
4. World Athletics requires transgender athletes to undergo a longer period of hormone therapy, while World Para Athletics has no such requirement.

What is the significance of Valentina Petrillo's participation in the Paris Paralympics, as stated in the passage?

1. It highlights the success of transgender athletes in international competitions.
2. It demonstrates the challenges faced by transgender athletes in competing at the highest level.
3. It sparks a debate on the fairness of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's events.
4. It is an important symbol of inclusion for transgender people in sports.

What is the view of Venezuela's Paralympic Committee on Valentina Petrillo's participation, as described in the passage?

1. They support her participation and believe it promotes inclusion.
2. They believe it creates a "terrible inequality" that disadvantages female athletes.
3. They call for an open category for transgender athletes to compete in.
4. They argue that her participation should be subject to individual rights and equality.

What is the key information provided about Valentina Petrillo's background prior to the Paris Paralympics?

1. She won 11 national titles in the male T12 category between 2015 and 2018.
2. She started living as a woman in 2018 and began hormone therapy in 2019.
3. More than 30 female athletes signed a petition challenging her right to compete in women's races.
4. She won two bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Championships the previous year.

Group discussion time! 

Read the instructions carefully. Raise your hands  if you have any questions. 

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