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.

A. guilt is among the most powerful motivators

B. fans inspire athletes to bond more closely with their teammates

C. social ties tend to foster motivation within a group

D. when people are held accountable they try harder to be likable

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

A. it emphasizes athletic stardom and creates unrealistic expectations for future success

B. winning a trophy has no real meaning

C. it cultivates a distrust of other athletes

D. losing can cause depression

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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.

A. imply that pursuing athleticism is futile

B. show that high school athletics are a pipeline to professional sports leagues

C. demonstrate that participation in sports should be driven by personal pleasure

D. show that high school students should focus on academics not sports

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

A. Winning a sports competition benefits the brain chemistry of both athletes and spectators.

B. Sports build character because they reward superior competitors.

C. Playing sports helps people develop skills that are useful outside of sports.

D. Sports are beneficial because of what they teach an athlete even when they lose.

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

A. Competition is statistically proven to be the primary source of motivation for athletes.

B. Winning is a sign of greatness.

C. The desire to win, which is fostered in sports, leads to lifelong success.

D. Winning games increases the athlete’s earning potential and overall life success.

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

A. “As long as athletes remember that their desire to win can apply beyond the sport, then they will be able to take advantage of their ambition in both their personal and professional lives.”

B. “‘Grit’ is best used when a person works toward one goal; in sports, that singular goal is to win.”

C. “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 teammates.”

D. “When athletes retire or have to stop playing due to an injury or other personal matter, the comedown from competition can lead to negative feelings and depression.”

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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?

A. Sports are the best possible hobby, because unlike all other hobbies, they offer both physical benefits and mental benefits.

B. Basketball is a great way for people to improve their physical endurance and mental reflexes.

C. Peak athleticism is congruent with excellence in math and law.

D. A passion and commitment to sports benefits people’s life and character, regardless of how often they win or how fervently they compete for victory.

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

A. “For example, in basketball, a game can change quickly if one team exploits a weakness in another team, so part of recovery is modifying game play to take advantage of a team’s own strengths.”

B. “Yes, winning feels amazing and transformative; however, to emphasize that winning is the ultimate achievement ignores the many benefits that sports offer its players and its fans.”

C. “Athletes of various backgrounds compete while fans from all walks of life cheer them on.”

D. “… as exhilarating as winning can feel, it places an unnecessary emphasis on athletic stardom and promotes unrealistic expectations of future success.”

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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
4. “This positive physical response to winning can even make us live longer lives.”		Counterpoint
1. “The existence of temporary stakes is one of the best characteristics of sports because, win or lose, each match brings people together for a finite moment in time.”		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...