The New York Yankees now allow players to have beards. Before, players couldn't have beards for almost 50 years. The rule started in 1976 by a man named George Steinbrenner. His son, Hal Steinbrenner, decided to change the rule. He thinks beards are okay and wants to make players happy.
Hal talked to players like Aaron Judge about this change. He wants more players to join the team. Some players didn't want to join because they couldn't have beards. Now, players can have well-groomed beards. This change makes the team more modern and friendly.
Original news source: New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner (AP News)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– CHARADES
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out "beard" and "Yankees" related terms without speaking, while the other groups guess the words. Encourage students to use gestures and expressions.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Ask students if they think beards should be allowed in sports. Have them stand on one side of the room if they agree and on the other side if they disagree. Afterward, ask a few students to share their reasons.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Write key vocabulary words from the article (like βbeard,β βYankees,β βplayers,β βteam,β etc.) on cards. Students will take turns drawing a word from the card and illustrating it on the board while others guess the word.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Ask students to think about how they feel about the change in the Yankees' beard policy. Have them pair up to discuss their thoughts, then share their partner's opinion with the class.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: In small groups, students will create a catchy headline for the article. They can use a few words to summarize the main idea and present it to the class. Encourage creativity!
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The team is the New York Yankees.
Players did not have beards for almost 50 years.
A man named George Steinbrenner made the rule.
Hal Steinbrenner changed the rule.
Hal wanted to make players happy.
Hal talked to players like Aaron Judge.
Players feel happy about having beards now.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The New York Yankees now allow players to beards. Before, players couldn't have beards for almost 50 . The rule started in 1976 by a man George Steinbrenner. His son, Hal Steinbrenner, decided to change the rule. He thinks beards are and wants to make players happy. Hal talked to like Judge about this change. He wants more players to join the team. Some players didn't want to join because they couldn't have beards. Now, players can have well-groomed beards. This change the more modern and friendly.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like beards? Why or why not?
2. What is a beard?
3. How would you feel if you could not have a beard?
4. Do you think beards are cool? Why?
5. What is your favorite thing about baseball?
6. Do you think players should have rules about their looks? Why or why not?
7. How would you feel if you could change a rule?
8. Do you like to see players happy? Why?
9. What do you think makes a team friendly?
10. Have you ever wanted to change a rule? What was it?
11. Do you think more players will join the team now? Why?
12. What is your favorite sport? Do you like the players' looks? Why?
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