Manti Teʻo

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. When was Manti Teʻo born?January 26, 1991
2. What was Manti Teʻo's job?NFL linebacker from 2013 to 2021
3. What is the college?University of Notre Dame
4. What is the awards?Unanimous All-American, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award (2012)
5. Who is Manti Te'o?Manti Te'o is a former American football player who played as a linebacker and later became a TV commentator.
6. What happened to Manti Te'o online?He was tricked by a fake online friend named Lennay Kekua, a catfishing scam that surprised everyone.

Consensus All-American: A player recognized as one of the best in the nation by multiple major collegiate sports organizations.
Catfishing: The act of creating a fake online identity to deceive someone, often for personal gain or emotional manipulation.
Sports Analyst: A professional who provides expert commentary and insights on sports events, often based on their playing or coaching experience.