Churchill Downs
I. Vocabulary words from this article:
abroad
breed
competition
conduct
crown
jockey
prominent
race
showcase
triple
II. Pre-Reading Questions
What is the Kentucky Derby?
Why do people like to watch horse races?
III. Reading Time
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Churchill Downs
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IV. Post-Reading Questions
True or False?
1. Churchill Downs is the name of a horse racing track.
2. Horse racing in Kentucky began in 1872-1873.
3. The “Triple Crown” consists of three horse races.
4. The racetrack known as Churchill Downs was developed by M. Lewis Clark.
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