What is it?
What is the name of the football league that plays to get to the Super Bowl?
NFL (National Football League)
What were the names of the two football leagues before they joined together?
NFL and AFL
Why do people enjoy watching the commercials during the Super Bowl?
They are funny and the best advertisements many companies create.
What can you find in a glossary?
Important words from the book, with definitions.
Who receives the Vince Lombardi trophy?
The winner of the Super Bowl.
What year was the first Super Bowl?
1967
What happens during the Super Bowl Half Time?
Musical performances or concerts
Name two text features that are in this book.
Labels, bold words, diagram, captions, glossary, headings, table of contents, photographs, website links
February is one of the coldest months of the year, so the teams usually play _________________.
Somewhere warm or in a stadium with a cover or roof.
What does the word RIVALS mean?
To be in competition with, a competitor
When does the Super Bowl happen (be specific with the day and month)?
The first Sunday in February.
Why are headings important?
They tell what the section or chapter will be about.
Who was Vince Lombardi?
The coach of the Packers (they won the first two Super Bowls)
Why did the two leagues (NFL and AFL) decide to play a championship game in 1960?
The leagues were rivals, they fought over fans and players, they argued over who was better, and the owners thought it cost too much to have two different leagues so they decided to join together and play one final championship game (the Super Bowl).
Who is in the picture on pg. 20?
Justin Timberlake! The guy from InSync!
Why did the author/illustrator include a diagram of the NFL Playoff Bracket?
To help you understand how the teams can win and get to the Super Bowl.