The player with the ball tries to run into the end zone. But players on the other team try to stop him. They may push him out of bounds. Or they may try to tackle him. Tackling is when a player knocks the ball carrier to the ground.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Do you prefer watching football or playing football? Why?
Text-to-Text
Have you read books about other sports? How are those sports similar to football? How are they different?
Text-to-World
Pads and helmets help football players stay safe. Why is it important for players to stay safe?
Teacher Resources
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