American football

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/american-football

Write what each word means, using the article.

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

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is American football?It is a team sport where two teams of eleven players try to move an oval ball into the opponent's end zone to score points.
2. How many points is a touchdown worth?A touchdown is worth six points, and teams can add one point with a kick or two points with a special play.

Line of Scrimmage: The imaginary line separating the offense and defense before a play begins.
Downs: A series of four attempts by the offense to advance the ball at least ten yards.
Blitz: A defensive tactic where extra players rush the quarterback to sack them.
Concussion Protocol: Medical procedures to evaluate and manage players suspected of having a concussion.