Los Angeles Dodgers

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/los-angeles-dodgers

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 Los Angeles Dodgers built?1883
2. What is the location?Los Angeles, California
3. What is the home stadium?Dodger Stadium
4. What is the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team?The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team that started in Brooklyn in 1883 and now play in Los Angeles.
5. Why did the Dodgers move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles?They moved to Los Angeles in 1958 because the owner wanted a new ballpark and a larger market.

Color Line: A historical barrier in sports that prevented athletes of color from competing at the highest levels.
National League Pennant: The championship awarded to the winner of the National League season, signifying qualification for the World Series.
Franchise Valuation: An estimate of the total worth of a sports team, considering its assets, revenue, and market position.