FA Community Shield

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/fa-community-shield

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. When was FA Community Shield built?1908
2. What is the competition status?Recognized as a competitive super cup by the FA and UEFA
3. What is the primary venue?Wembley Stadium, London
4. Why do people give money during the FA Community Shield?The match raises money for charities, giving funds to clubs and national charity partners to help communities.
5. Where is the FA Community Shield played?It is held at Wembley Stadium, the famous football ground in London.

UEFA: The Union of European Football Associations, the governing body for football in Europe.
Premier League: The top professional football division in England, comprising 20 clubs.
FA Cup: The oldest national football competition in the world, open to a wide range of English clubs.