World Series

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 year of inauguration?1903
2. What is the common moniker?The 'Fall Classic', reflecting its traditional scheduling in autumn
3. How many games are played in the World Series?Today it is a best‑of‑seven series, meaning the first team to win four games takes the title.
4. When does the World Series usually happen?It takes place in the fall, often called the "Fall Classic," and sometimes stretches into November.

Major League Baseball (MLB): The highest level of professional baseball in North America, comprising the American and National Leagues.
American League (AL): One of the two major leagues in MLB, whose champion competes in the World Series.
National League (NL): The other major league in MLB, whose champion competes in the World Series.
Postseason: The series of playoff games played after the regular season to determine the league and World Series champions.