Los Angeles Chargers Change Their Players

Introduction

The Los Angeles Chargers have a new player. They signed Mante’ Morrow. They told Peter Bowden to leave the team.

Main Body

Mante’ Morrow is a wide receiver. He played for Upper Iowa University. He was very good in college. He scored many touchdowns and caught many balls. Morrow is very fast. He can jump high. Some tests show he is fast in a straight line. He is not as fast when he turns. The Chargers like players from small schools. They think these players have a lot of talent. Morrow tried to join other teams before, but he failed.

Conclusion

Morrow is now on the team. Bowden is not on the team anymore.

Learning

⚡ The 'Ability' Shift

Look at how we describe what someone can do versus what they did.

The Past (What happened)

  • He played for a university.
  • He scored touchdowns.
  • He tried to join teams.
  • Pattern: Word + -ed = Finished action.

The Ability (What is possible)

  • He can jump high.
  • Pattern: Can + action word.

Comparing Two Things When we compare speed, we use this simple bridge:

  • Fast in a line \rightarrow Not as fast when he turns.

Quick Word List for A2:

  • Talent \rightarrow Being naturally good at something.
  • Fail \rightarrow To not succeed.

Vocabulary Learning

player
a person who plays a sport or game
Example:The player ran across the field.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the match.
good
having positive qualities
Example:She did a good job.
many
a large number of
Example:There were many people at the event.
fast
moving quickly
Example:He can run fast.
jump
to leap into the air
Example:She can jump high.
high
tall or elevated
Example:The bird flew high.
turn
to change direction
Example:Turn left at the corner.
talent
natural skill or ability
Example:He has a lot of talent.
join
to become part of a group
Example:I will join the club.
failed
not succeeded in an attempt
Example:She failed the test.
now
at this time
Example:We are ready now.