Go Cubs Go!!!

"Say Goodbye to the Curse!" That was what millions of Chicago Cubs fans where chanting on the Chicago city streets last night. After 108 years of consistent heartbreak and anguish, the Cubs finally silenced all of the critics around the world. After being down three games to one in a seven game winner-take all series, the Cubs showed resilience and won three straight games to win the world series and bring a title back to Chi-Town.

Many people have impacted the success of the Cubs this past season, but one man who shines more than anyone else is Theo Epstein. Epstein was a General manager of the Red Sox originally, where he reversed the most renowned in all of sports. Epstein answered the prayers of millions and millions of Cubs around the world by not only bringing a championship back to Chicago, but bringing hope as well. Chicago is known for their avid sports loyalty, where many great athletes left their mark on the windy city. Athletes such as, Brian Urlacher, Michael Jordan, and Sammy Sosa are all reputable names in the Midwest. However, the twenty-five men apart of the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Championship will never be forgotten, as they have left mark on sports history.

Vocabulary

Consistent: Unchanging in effect over a period of time.

Anguish: Serving as mental or physical pain, suffering.

General Manager: The leader of the logistics and management of a sports franchise.

Reversed: To cause a change of events

Renowned: Known or talked about by many people, famous

Reputable: Having a good reputation.

Activity

Directions: Please select which word above would fit in best in each sentence. Example: Michael had            success in the game: Answer: Consistent

1. The                                     is responsible for keeping the team and franchise strong.

2. Molloy is a very                                      education program.

3. Michael Jordan is a                                    celebrity in Chicago.

4. The loss to the their rivals left the fans with pain and                             .

5. After winning the world series, the cubs                               a curse.

My Belief on Vocabulary

Vocabulary is a pivotal part of understanding the English language. As a Spanish teacher, I try to share new vocabulary with my students on an everyday basis. When learning a new vocabulary word, it is best that a student tries using the word in a variety of sentences. As you progress with vocabulary, your ability to retain words strengthens.