Jim Kelly

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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1. What is the birthdate?
2. What is the college football affiliation?
3. Who is Jim Kelly?
4. Why did Jim Kelly sign with the Houston Gamblers instead of the Buffalo Bills right after college?

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 birthdate?February 14, 1960
2. What is the college football affiliation?Miami Hurricanes
3. Who is Jim Kelly?Jim Kelly was a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills who led the team to four Super Bowls. He was known for his strong arm and smart play on the field.
4. Why did Jim Kelly sign with the Houston Gamblers instead of the Buffalo Bills right after college?He chose the USFL because it offered a different style of play and more immediate chances to start and play right away.

Offensive MVP: The Most Valuable Player award given to the best offensive player in a specific game or season.
Pro Football Hall of Fame: A museum and hall of honor dedicated to preserving the history of professional American football.
Retired Number: A jersey number permanently taken out of circulation by a team to honor a legendary player.