Washington Commanders

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. What is the current league?National Football League (NFL)
2. What is the current conference?National Football Conference (NFC)
3. Why did the team change its name from Redskins to Commanders?The team changed its name because people said the old name was offensive. The new name, Commanders, was chosen to create a fresh identity that respects everyone.
4. When did the Washington Commanders win their first Super Bowl?The Commanders won their first Super Bowl in 1982, which was Super Bowl XVII. They have won three Super Bowls in total.

NFC: One of the two conferences in the National Football League, comprising teams from the eastern and central United States.
NFL Championship Game: The title game of the National Football League played before the Super Bowl era.
Joe Gibbs: A highly successful former head coach of the Washington Commanders, known for leading the team to three Super Bowl victories.
Racial Unrest: Periods of social and political turmoil related to issues of race and equality.