Winning: Is It Everything? - Lisandra Garcia Gonzalez | Library

Instructions

Bechmarks:
Analyze how multiple text structures and/or features convey a purpose and/or meaning in texts.
Evaluate the support an author uses to develop the central idea(s) throughout a text.
Compare the development of two opposing arguments on the same topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of the claims.
 Write expository texts to explain and analyze information from multiple sources, using a logical organization, varied purposeful transitions, and a tone appropriate to the task.

After annotating the text "Winning Is It Everything?" on Canvas  answer the following questions. 

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Based on the passage below, the Point author most likely believes that (paragraph 4).
Such single-minded devotion to training creates a strong bond between teammates, and in turn, that bond strengthens players’ motivation to win because they do not want to disappoint their coaches, teammates, fans, and others who have supported their efforts.

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The Counterpoint author argues that placing too much emphasis on winning in sports is harmful because__________

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The Counterpoint author most likely included the following passage to (paragraph 9).
According to the NCAA, only 2% out of the approximately 7.4 million high school athletes will receive a college scholarship and, out of those college scholarship athletes, less than 2% will continue on to play in a professional capacity.

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Which idea is best supported by both Point and Counterpoint texts?

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Part A. Which of the following selections best states a central idea of the Point essay?

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Part B. Which quote from the Point essay most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

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Revision of Knowledge
My original answer was _. I know that the correct answer is _ because…
My original answer was __ but my evidence/explanation was incorrect because …
I knew… , not now I know…
I used to think… , but now I think…
I changed my thinking about…
I just learned that...

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Part A. Which of the following selections best states a central idea of the Counterpoint essay?

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Part B. Which statement from the Counterpoint essay most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

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Revision of Knowledge
My original answer was _. I know that the correct answer is _ because…
My original answer was __ but my evidence/explanation was incorrect because …
I knew… , not now I know…
I used to think… , but now I think…
I changed my thinking about…
I just learned that...

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Match the following quotes to either the Point essay or the Counterpoint essay:

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
2. “Meanwhile, a whopping 86% of respondents indicated that performance was important, and we all know that people measure their performance by whether they win or lose.”		Counterpoint
3. “The ability to zero in on the game itself and block out distractions prepares athletes for life beyond the game.”		Point
		Counterclaim

Think Questions

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Why does the Point author believe that winning is valuable? What evidence or data does the author use to support his or her claim? Cite specific evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What does the author of the Counterpoint essay believe about the importance of social interaction in sports? Why does the author believe this? Explain, citing text evidence.

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What is one way the authors agree that sports benefit a person’s mental well-being, regardless of whether or not one wins or loses a game? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Revision of Knowledge
My original answer was _. I know that the correct answer is _ because…
My original answer was __ but my evidence/explanation was incorrect because …
I knew… , not now I know…
I used to think… , but now I think…
I changed my thinking about…
I just learned that...