New State Birds for March in Connecticut

May 6, 2026, 20:17
USPolitics

Introduction

The leaders in Connecticut want to change the state bird for one month.

Main Body

The American robin is the state bird. It stays the bird for ten months. But in March, the state wants two more birds. Jordan Hawkins and Sue Bird are the new birds. They are not real birds. They are great basketball players from the University of Connecticut. Jordan won a big game. Sue won two big games. The state wants to say thank you to them for their sports success. Now, the House and the Governor must sign the paper. Then the law is ready.

Conclusion

The state will have three birds every March if the leaders agree.

Learning

🧩 The 'Counting' Pattern

In this story, we see how to use numbers with things (nouns). Look at these pairs:

  • 1 bird →\rightarrow the state bird
  • 2 birds →\rightarrow two more birds
  • 3 birds →\rightarrow three birds

The Rule: When you have 1 thing, use the word alone. When you have 2, 3, or 10, just add -s to the end of the word.

Examples from the text:

  • 1 month →\rightarrow one month
  • 10 months →\rightarrow ten months
  • 1 game →\rightarrow a big game
  • 2 games →\rightarrow two big games

💡 Quick Word Swap

Notice how the text describes people using 'be' verbs:

  • They are players.
  • It is the bird.

Use is for one person/thing →\rightarrow Use are for many people/things.

Vocabulary Learning

leaders (n.)
People who direct or guide others
Example:The leaders of the club made a new rule.
state (n.)
A country or region with its own government
Example:The state of California is large.
bird (n.)
A warm‑blooded animal with feathers and wings
Example:A bird can fly.
month (n.)
A period of about 30 days
Example:January is a month of winter.
American (adj.)
Related to the United States
Example:She is an American student.
robin (n.)
A small, red‑breasted bird
Example:The robin sang in the garden.
stays (v.)
Remains in the same place
Example:The cat stays on the sofa.
March (n.)
The third month of the year
Example:We celebrate St. Patrick's Day in March.
wants (v.)
Desires or wishes for something
Example:He wants a new bike.
basketball (n.)
A sport played with a ball and hoops
Example:They play basketball after school.
players (n.)
People who play a sport or game
Example:The players ran on the field.
University (n.)
A place where people study higher education
Example:She attends the University of Oxford.
won (v.)
Succeeded in a competition
Example:They won the championship.
big (adj.)
Large in size or importance
Example:It was a big surprise.
game (n.)
An activity for entertainment
Example:We played a board game.
sports (n.)
Physical activities for competition
Example:He likes many sports.
success (n.)
The achievement of a goal
Example:Her success made everyone proud.
House (n.)
A building where people live
Example:The House is on Maple Street.
Governor (n.)
The leader of a state
Example:The Governor signed the bill.
sign (v.)
To write or mark with a symbol
Example:Please sign the form.
paper (n.)
Material made from wood pulp
Example:Write your name on paper.
law (n.)
Rules made by a government
Example:The new law is strict.
ready (adj.)
Prepared to start or use
Example:The cake is ready.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion
Example:They agree on the plan.