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 Not as fast when he turns.
Quick Word List for A2:
- Talent Being naturally good at something.
- Fail To not succeed.