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Jim vs. John: Harbaughs Share Aggressive Traits, But Not Everything is Alike (970L)

Comprehension questions – answers may be in phrases.

1. List each brother’s full name and the team in which each coaches.

2. To what does “XLVII” refer in the phrase “Super Bowl XLVII”?

3. What is the first and last name of the author of this article?

4. Name the Detroit Lions coach mentioned in this article.

5. Define the idiom “blow a gasket” as used in the text.

7/8.RL.1,2,4

2. Answer each question in one or more complete sentences.

Define “

clairvoyant powers" as used in the text.

What is meant by the phrase “

If you haven't heard that brothers are coaching in Super Bowl XLVII, welcome

back from Jupiter.”?

List each of the brother’s experience as a football player along with the level in which each played.

7/8.RL 1,2,.4

Brown, C. Jim vs. John: Harbaughs share aggressive traits, but not everything is alike. Sporting News. Available at

January 29, 2013

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