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1. The timeforkids.com news article A Fond Farewell is full of facts. After reading the article, give students a quick Fun Facts quiz. 2. Ask students the following questions. Answers are in the article. On what date did the original Yankee Stadium open? (April 18, 1923) What is Yankee Stadium's nickname? (The House That Ruth Built) How many games did the Yankees win at the original Yankee Stadium? (4,133) 3. Have students come up with their own quiz questions based on the information in the article then take turns asking and answering questions. Extend the Learning Challenge students to make a Yankee Stadium souvenir poster. The poster should include facts found in this article and in other resources, as well as photos and illustrations. |
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