Arguments About Transgender Athletes in California Schools
Introduction
People had a big fight at a school sports event in California. They disagreed about transgender athletes in girls' sports.
Main Body
A student named AB Hernandez won three jumping events. Some people from a group called 'Save Girls Sports' were angry. They said this is not fair for girls. Other groups like 'Rainbow Families Action' helped the student. They said the student's family felt sad because people were mean to them. California law says students can play sports based on their gender identity. Governor Gavin Newsom says students deserve respect. But the U.S. government disagrees. The U.S. Department of Justice is now fighting California in court.
Conclusion
The fight is not over. The U.S. government is still checking the rules.
Learning
๐ก The 'Who Says What' Pattern
In this story, different people have different ideas. We can use 'Said' to show this.
The Pattern: [Person/Group] said [The Idea]
Examples from the text:
- They said this is not fair.
- They said the family felt sad.
๐ ๏ธ Word Power: People & Groups
To reach A2, you need to name people and organizations. Look at these words used in the article:
| Word | What is it? |
|---|---|
| Student | A person who learns at school |
| Governor | A leader of a state (like California) |
| Government | The group that runs the whole country |
| Court | The place where judges decide the rules |
โก Fast Tip: 'Based on'
In the sentence "play sports based on their gender identity," the words "based on" mean "because of" or "following a rule about."
Example: I choose my food based on the price. (I look at the price first, then I choose).