Canadian Football League

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.

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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 the governing body?Canadian Football League
2. What is the number of teams?Nine teams, divided into East (4 teams) and West (5 teams) Divisions
3. How is Canadian football different from American football?Canadian football has a larger field (110 yards long, 65 yards wide), uses three downs instead of four, and lets players line up anywhere on the line of scrimmage, which makes the game faster and more passing.
4. What is the Grey Cup and why is it special?The Grey Cup is the trophy awarded to the CFL champion each year. It’s a national celebration watched by millions in late November and is a big part of Canadian sports culture.

Line of Scrimmage: The imaginary line where the ball is placed before each play begins.
Motion: When an offensive player moves laterally or backward before the snap.
Interprovincial Rugby Football Union: An early precursor to the CFL, founded in 1907, primarily in Eastern Canada.