Edmonton Elks Want to Win the Big Trophy

May 11, 2026, 20:20
CanadaSports

Introduction

The Edmonton Elks football team started their 2026 practice. They want to win the Grey Cup trophy this year.

Main Body

The team did not win many games for a long time. Now, they have a big goal. Coach Mark Kilam says the team has a good plan to win the championship. Cody Fajardo is the main player. He says the team is very good now. He wants the team to work hard every day. He says they must win games at the start of the season. Austin Mack is a new player. He says the team is ready to win. The team did not win the trophy for ten years. Now, the team has many experienced players.

Conclusion

The Edmonton Elks want to win the Grey Cup in 2026. They have good players and a strong plan.

Learning

🎯 Focus: Talking about Goals

When we want something in the future, we use the word Want.

How to use it:

  • Person →\rightarrow want →\rightarrow thing
  • The team →\rightarrow want →\rightarrow the trophy

🛠️ Building Sentences

Look at how the story changes from 'no' to 'yes':

❌ Past (No): "The team did not win" ✅ Now (Yes): "They have a big goal"

Key Word: Now Use "Now" to show a change in the story. Example: The team was bad →\rightarrow Now, they are good.

💡 Simple Word Swap

Instead of saying "Very Good," you can use these words from the text:

  • Experienced (They know the game well)
  • Ready (They are prepared to start)
  • Strong (They have power/a good plan)

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team worked hard to win the championship.
win (v.)
to be victorious in a competition
Example:They hope to win the Grey Cup next year.
good (adj.)
of high quality or satisfactory
Example:He has a good plan to win.
plan (n.)
a set of actions to achieve a goal
Example:The coach made a plan for the season.
hard (adj.)
requiring effort or perseverance
Example:They must work hard every day.
day (n.)
a 24‑hour period
Example:They train every day after school.
new (adj.)
not existing before
Example:Austin Mack is a new player.
player (n.)
a person who takes part in a game
Example:He is a player on the team.
goal (n.)
an aim or target
Example:They have a big goal to win.
many (adj.)
a large number
Example:They have many experienced players.