Newcastle United F.C.

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/newcastle-united-f-c-

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 club foundation year?1881
2. What is the home stadium name?St. James' Park
3. Why are Newcastle United called the Magpies?They are called the Magpies because their shirts are black and white, like the feathers of a magpie bird.
4. Where does Newcastle United play their home games?They play at St. James' Park, a big stadium in the middle of Newcastle.

Premier League: The highest level of professional football competition in England, featuring the country's top clubs.
FA Cup: A prestigious annual knockout tournament contested by professional and amateur football clubs in England.
Consortium: A group of individuals or organizations that combine their resources to achieve a common goal, such as purchasing a company.
Sovereign Wealth Fund: A state-owned investment fund that pools money from a country's revenues to invest in assets worldwide.