Home Plan - [GR2-L7-U1-LC1-29 Going to the Super Bowl]

The document provides a comprehensive look at the Super Bowl, covering its evolution, excitement, and significance. It outlines lesson plans focusing on the changes and key aspects of the event, such as interceptions, underdog teams, and iconic plays. Additionally, it emphasizes the Super Bowl’s role as a national celebration, highlighting its global viewership, halftime show, and commercials. The document also delves into the history and unpredictability of the Super Bowl, encouraging readers to join in the excitement with family and friends on Super Bowl Sunday. Lastly, it touches on the origins of the Super Bowl name, revealing Lamar Hunt’s inspiration behind the term.

Contents

• Pages 1—23: Super Bowl lesson
• Pages 24—42: Super Bowl excitement
• Pages 43—50: Super Bowl excitement

This section of the document provides tips and guidance for a lesson focusing on the Super Bowl and the changes it has undergone throughout the years. The document includes learning objectives with key words to know, a focus question, and various activities such as connecting to prior knowledge, visualizing, sequencing events, and comprehension skills. It introduces the concept of an interception in football and discusses the underdog team, festivities, civic pride, dynasty, spectacle, and trouncing. The text also describes a remarkable touchdown play by James Harrison during Super Bowl 43. Additionally, there are activities where students practice choosing correct words, completing sequences, and answering questions related to the text.

The section discusses the excitement and popularity of the Super Bowl, highlighting how it serves as a reason for celebration across the United States. It emphasizes the significance of football as an American game and a source of civic pride for each team’s home city. The Super Bowl is an international event with millions of viewers worldwide, not just football fans. People tune in for the halftime show, featuring famous performers, and the intriguing commercials. The section also touches on the history of the Super Bowl, its growth, and the founding of the NFL and AFL. It mentions significant games and moments in Super Bowl history, showcasing the unpredictability and entertainment value that the event offers, encouraging viewers to join in the celebration.

This section of the document discusses the excitement and unpredictability surrounding the Super Bowl game. It highlights past instances like blowout wins and close matches, showcasing the unexpected nature of the event. The section encourages readers to prepare for Super Bowl Sunday by gathering with family, friends, and favorite foods to enjoy the game. Additionally, it mentions how Lamar Hunt came up with the name “Super Bowl” after watching his kids play with a Wham-O SuperBall.