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Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball

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Taking over a rowdy gym class right before winter vacation is not something James Naismith wants to do at all. The last two teachers of this class quit in frustration. The students―a bunch of energetic young men―are bored with all the regular games and activities. Naismith needs something new, exciting, and fast to keep the class happy―or someone's going to get hurt. Saving this class is going to take a genius. Discover the true story of how Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carolrhoda Books ®; 37999th edition (January 1, 2013)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761366172


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 71


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 880L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.3 x 11.25 inches


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    • Mentor text for students writing narrative nonfiction
New narrative nonfiction that can be used as a mentor text for research and writing. Hoop Genius is a narrative about how basketball came to be - a gym teacher was trying to figure out how to engage a rambunctious group of young men in athletics indoors without harming each other. In simple prose, Coy tells the story of James Naismith who was trying to solve a problem. Many athletic sports in 1891 (soccer, football, etc) were not appropriate for indoors so he came up with the idea (and rules) for a basketball game. The baskets were peach baskets. The layout of the text is simple with 1-4 sentences on each page and the illustrations are dramatic, calling attention to the problems that Naismith confronted in helping these young men harness their energy. Actually, the illustrations are part of the flow of the text in that they give information that the text leaves out. For example, Naismith tries lacrosse with the young men and then stops the game. There is no text about why he stopped the game. You only know that the game was a disaster by examining the illustrations. There is an author's note at the end which details how he interviewed numerous people and went to visit Naismith sites in Almonte, Ontario and museums and archives to gather more information. The end papers of the book are the original types rules for the game with Naismith's handwritten signature - a great primary source. What struck me as I read and examined this text was its potential as a mentor text for writing nonfiction narratives in the intermediate grades. I share some thoughts about possible instruction on my blog at [...] ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2013 by K. S. Cummins
    • Entertaining and informative!
My sons and I both enjoyed this book! It was, as my son just sai, ‘Fabulous!’ It was very interesting. A great way to learn a little history.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2020 by B. Ruyle
    • Great book for use as mentor text.
I love that this is a picture book with great text. My students enjoyed the many activities that we created with this story. Used with my third grade students.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018 by DB
    • The storyline is excellent, but...
This is an inspiring story for all who read it...LOVE IT....HOWEVER....this book distributor sends out damaged quality books...Thus far both books purchased had to be sent back. First time for a damaged book spine and the 2nd time the pages inside the book were a completely different story from the title on cover. (the pages inside were from a picture book about the revolutionary war...not the biography of the man who invented basketball) Grrrr!!! REALLY POOR QUAILITY CONTROL FROM THIS DISTRIBUTOR. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022 by jaydee
    • Wonderful
Easy read for children
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020 by Tony Chiles
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Great book about the history of basketball. Can be used in reading or even interdisciplinary in the physical education classroom!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2016 by Reading Amanda
    • Entertaining and informative!
A fun read for all students!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018 by Maura and Bill
    • Five Stars
Great story.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015 by Lori

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