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Elena Delle Donne

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/elena-delle-donne

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was Elena Delle Donne born?

  2. 2. Where was Elena Delle Donne born?

  3. 3. What is the college career?

  4. 4. What is the WNBA draft position?

  5. 5. What team did Elena Delle Donne play for before joining the Washington Mystics?

  6. 6. Why is Elena Delle Donne famous for her free‑throw shooting?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • WNBA Draft

  • 50-40-90 Club

  • Championship

  • Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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