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M/J Language Arts 2MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICTSUMMER SCHOOL 2013 PACING GUIDECOURSE CODE: 1001040RC7 th Grade M/J Course Credit RecoveryPACING DATE(S)Daily Instructional Routine• Opening• Whole Group Instruction• Literary Analysis• Reading Strategy• Vocabulary in Context• Guided Instruction• Independent Practice• Differentiated Instruction (Small Group Instruction)• Reading-Writing ConnectionJULY 8, 2013 – AUGUST 2, 2013MondayStart07/08/13TraditionalFridayEnd08/02/1320 Instructional DaysWEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4July 8 – July 12 July 15 – July 20 July 22 –July 26 July 29 – August 2Memoir Informational Non-Fiction Short Story PoetryDirk the Protectorby Gary PaulsenPro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t OverlyExorbitantby Mark SingletaryDo Professional Athletes Get Paid TooMuch?By Justin HjelmThe War of the WallBy Cade BambaraMcDougal LittellLITERATURE 7 TH gradeThe Delight Song of Tsoai-Taleeby N. Scott MomadayFour Skinny Treeby Sandra CisnerosLiterary Analysis:P.O.V. in a MemoirReading Strategy:Cause and EffectAssessments:• Selection Test• Culminating WritingLiterary Analysis:ArgumentReading Strategy:Evaluate ReasoningAssessments:• Selection Test• Culminating WritingLiterary Analysis:ThemeReading StrategyMonitorAssessments:• Selection Test• Culminating WritingLiterary Analysis:Mood & Figurative LanguageReading Strategy:Set a purpose for readingAssessments:• Selection Test• Culminating WritingOffice of Academics and Transformation – Department of Language Arts and Reading

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICTSUMMER SCHOOL 2013 PACING GUIDEWEEK 2 Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant by Mark Singletary July 15, 2013 – July 19, 2013Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much? by Justin Hjelm pgs. 918-926LESSON OBJECTIVESStudents will . . . explore the key idea of salaries analyze the elements of argument (claim, support, counterargument) analyze an argument read editorials evaluate reasoning build vocabulary for reading and writing define idioms by using context clues use commas correctly (items in a series, introductory phrases) use writing to analyze literatureJuly 15, 2013July 16, 2013July 17, 2013MondayOpening Author Online (TE/SE919) ) & Background (TE919)Whole Group Instruction Teach-Elements ofNonfiction: Argument(TE/SE 919)Independent Practice First Reading-StudentsIndependently Read (SE-920 -924)Guided Practice Clarify Text-Discussion Comprehension Check(SE 925- #’s 1&2); (On-lineResource pg. 119)TuesdayOpening Review Literary Analysis:Argument (TE/SE 919)Whole Group Instruction Teach-Reading Strategy:Evaluate Reasoning(TE/SE 919); Introduce OnlineResource pg.121) Guided Reading(TE/SE-920 -924)Complete On-lineResource pg.121)IndependentPractice Literary Analysisquestions(SE 925- #’s 3,5,&6)WednesdayOpening Review Reading Skill:Evaluate(TE/SE 919)Whole Group Instruction Teach-Vocabulary InContext (TE/SE 919); OnlineResource pg.123 Audio-Read(TE/SE-920 -924)IndependentPractice Vocabulary In Writing (SE926) Vocabulary - (On-lineResource pg. 124)BENCHMARKSLA.7.2.2.4 Identify the characteristics of a variety of types oftext and how they are alike and different.LA.7.6.3.3 Distinguish between propaganda and ethicalreasoning strategies in print and nonprint mediaLA.7.1.6.1 Use new vocabulary that is introduced andtaught directly.LA.7.3.4.3 Punctuation of sentence structures.July 18, 2013July 19, 2013ThursdayFridayOpeningOpening Review Vocabulary In Review VocabularyContext (TE/SE 919)Strategy: IdiomsWhole Group Instruction Whole Group Instruction Teach-Vocabulary Teach-Grammar andStrategy: Idioms (TE/SE Writing – Use Commas926)Correctly (TE/SE 927 andIndependentPracticePractice) Paired Read for Idioms IndependentPractice(SE 920 -924); (On-line Rereading-StudentsResource pg. 125)Independently Read (SE Reading-Writing920 -924); (On-lineConnection (WritingResource pg. 126)Prompt B-Extended Writing- Teacher / PeerResponse: Explore the Key ConferencingIdea) Culminating WritingAssessment: (ReviseWriting Prompt B usingCommas Correctly) Selection Assessment Home Learning –Independent Reading Home Learning –Independent Reading; Home Learning –Independent Reading Home Learning –Independent Reading Home Learning –Independent ReadingOffice of Academics and Transformation – Department of Language Arts and Reading

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICTSUMMER SCHOOL 2013 PACING GUIDEWEEK 2 Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant by Mark Singletary July 15, 2013 – July 19, 2013Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much? by Justin Hjelm pgs. 918-926DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONLess-Proficient Readers Targeted passages, short excerpts that deal with the key story events,concepts, and skills, appear on in "Pro Athletes' Salaries Aren'tOverly Exorbitant" on page 921 (lines 81-90) and in "Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?" on page 923 (lines 33-47) and page924 (lines 103-112). If your students are having troublecomprehending these selections, focus solely on these passages. Readaloud each excerpt with your students. Monitor their understanding ofthe elements of a strong argument. Additional Selection Questions and Question Support (ResourceManager, page 113 and page 127) allow you to provide customizedpractice with comprehension and critical analysis skills.Advanced Learners/Pre-AP Activity 1: Make Judgments Both writers seem sincere, but their waysof expressing their views and organizing their editorials differ. Askstudents which writer they would invite to speak at their annual sportsbanquet and why. Have students create an imaginary invitation to thewriter of their choice, explaining the reasons that he has been invitedto their school.Office of Academics and Transformation – Department of Language Arts and Reading

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Elements of NonfictionCOPY MASTERARGUMENTAn argument expresses a position on an issue or problem and provides support forthat position. Strong arguments have the following elements:• a claim: the writer’s main idea or position• support: or reasons and evidence that back up the claim• counterarguments: arguments made to address points someone with anopposing view might raiseDirections: Complete the graphics by writing three reasons or examples each authoruses to support his claim.Claim: Pro Athletes’Salaries Aren’t OverlyExorbitant (title)Copyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin CompanySupport: Support: Support:Claim: “Athletes are paid fartoo much for simply playinggames.” (lines 33−34)Support: Support: Support:PRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESResource Manager Unit 8 119Grade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Reading SkillCOPY MASTEREVALUATE REASONINGWhen you analyze an argument, you should look for errors in reasoning. Hereare some errors to watch for:• overgeneralization: a statement about a group of people or things that is muchtoo broad to be true. For example: “All teenagers have a short attention span.”• single-cause fallacy: a statement that suggests there is only one cause forsomething when there are really several causes. For example, “The only reasonpeople go jogging is for exercise.” People might go jogging to relieve stress or totrain for other sports.Directions: As you read the editorials, use this chart to record errors in reasoning.Example of Error“ ... theplayersareselfish...”(line10,“ProAthletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”)overgeneralizationType of Error/ExplanationCopyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin CompanyPRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESResource Manager Unit 8 121Grade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Vocabulary StudyCOPY MASTERWORD QUESTIONINGA. Directions: As your teacher reads each sentence, listen for the boldfaced word.On a separate sheet of paper, work together to create a word map for the word likethe one shown. Fill in as much information as you can.His popularity dropped after his appalling and rude behavior toward the fans.The brevity of the game made us regret paying so much for tickets.The difference in compensation offered to male and female athletes can be quitesignificant.One dissenter argued against increasing ticket prices.His feeling of entitlement led him to insist on flying first class.The fans mobbed him in their voracious quest for autographs.Part of word IrecognizeI think it means . . .It is . . .Word in ContextIt is not . . .Copyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin CompanyRelated WordsExamples ofB. Writing Option: Based on your discussion of the boldfaced words and the KeyIdea for “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” and “Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?” explain how the boldfaced words might fit into anessay about salaries.PRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESResource Manager Unit 8 123Grade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Vocabulary PracticeCOPY MASTERappallingcompensationentitlementbrevitydissentervoraciousPRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESA. Directions: Write the word from the box that correctly completes each sentence.1. The candidate for student body president always gave short speeches, andbecame known for his .2. After the tennis match, both players satisfied theirthirst by drinking large quantities of water.3. Everyone agreed to the proposed changes except Jason, who was the only.4. The teenager felt a sense of , because he was giveneverything he wanted.5. The loyal employee received a generous forworking weekends.6. After the hurricane, homelessness increased in the town at anrate.B. Directions: Circle the word in each group that is opposite in meaning to theboldfaced word.1. dissenterprotester skeptic conformist troublemaker2. entitlementprivilege consent restriction royalty3. compensationloss payment wage salary4. voracioushungry gluttonous ravenous satisfiedCopyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company124 Unit 8 Resource ManagerGrade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Vocabulary StrategyCOPY MASTERIDIOMSIdioms are expressions that mean something different from the meaning of theindividual words in them. For example, the idiom broke ground on page 922 means“started a trend,” not “dug into the soil.”A. Directions: Use context clues to define each italicized idiom.1. When the teacher asks the students to add visuals to their reports, she says, “Apicture is worth a thousand words.”2. Grandfather says to his favorite grandchild, “You are the apple of my eye.”3. Greg had a chip on his shoulder after losing the game.4. The way you’re acting, you must have gotten out on the wrong side of the bedthis morning.Copyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company5. The news of the tragedy came like a bolt from the blue.B. Directions: To find each idiom in the dictionary, look up the main word. Thenuse the idiom in a sentence that shows its meaning.6. off the cuff7. pull the wool over your eyes8. red herring9. till the cows come homePRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESResource Manager Unit 8 125Grade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Reading CheckCOPY MASTERDirections: Recall the ideas and events in Mark Singletary’s and Justin Hjelm’seditorials. Then answer the questions in phrases or sentences.1. Why have people historically argued that athletes should make large salaries,according to “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”?2. Why does the author of “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” thinkthat team owners probably agree with high salaries for players?3. What does the author of “Do Pro Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” mention aboutteachers, police officers, and firefighters?PRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES4. What evidence does the author of “Do Pro Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” give tosupport his belief that some athletes cannot relate to the public?5. Whom does the author of “Do Pro Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” blame forpeople’s lack of concern about athletes’ high salaries?Copyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company126 Unit 8 Resource ManagerGrade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Question SupportCOPY MASTERCRITICAL ANALYSISFor questions 1–2, see page 925 of the Pupil Edition.Directions: Answer each question.3. Identify a Counterargument Reread lines 10–20 of the first editorial. Tooppose the idea that players are selfish, the author of the editorial says4. Analyze an Argument In the second editorial, Hjelm states that “Athletesare paid far too much for simply playing games” (lines 33–34). Give one reasonthat supports this claim.Copyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company5. Evaluate Reasoning Rewrite these sentences from the first editorial tocorrect errors in logic. Replace words such as “all.” Add more details tosentences if necessary.All of us are looking for something.When the fans come to see the stars perform, the value of the franchise increases.6. Make Judgments Circle the title of one article, and then complete thesentence.I think (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”/ “Do Professional Athletes GetPaid Too Much?”) is more convincing becausePRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESResource Manager Unit 8 127Grade 7

NameDatePRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH?Selection Test B/CComprehensionRead each of the following questions. Then choose the letter of the best answer.(6 points each)1. What does Singletary say that he nowrealizes in “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’tOverly Exorbitant”?A. Owners and players are selfish andwant to destroy sports.B. He deserves to be paid the same as histeammates.C. Herefusestogiveupeverythingtoplaya professional sport.D. Advertisers are unwilling to payathletes high salaries.4. In “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid TooMuch?” Hjelm uses a single-cause fallacyin reasoning when he says thatA. Kenny Anderson once complainedabout being unable to afford carinsuranceB. people are unconcerned about the sizeof athletes’ salariesC. athletes receive large salaries becausesociety places too much importance onentertainmentD. Babe Ruth once commented that hedeserved to make more money than thepresident2. Singletary supports the claim of hisargument in “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’tOverly Exorbitant” when he says thatathletesA. are moving into a “more power to ’em”positionB. should be happy to be paid for playingagameC. deservetobepaidasmuchasfanswillpayD. will cause sports to be restructured5. Both of the writers would agree thatA. owners deserve all the money thatsociety hasB. athletes should be paid more moneythan teachersC. students should be able to enter sportsearlierD. athletes’ salaries will harm their sportsone dayCopyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company3. Which of the following best restates theclaim of the argument in “Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?”A. Teachers’ salaries should be increased.B. Society should stop glorifying athletes.C. Sports should be banned fromtelevision.D. Athletes are paid too much to playsports.PRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESResource Manager Unit 8 133Grade 7

NameDateSELECTION TEST B/C, CONTINUEDVocabularyChoose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word. (6 pointseach)6. What is compensation?A. obligationB. payment7. Brevity meansA. importanceB. discussion8. What is a dissenter?C. ransomD. fineC. shortnessD. entertainmentA. a person who holds a different opinionB. a writer who comments on an opinionC. someone who wants to hear a newopinionD. an athlete who advises others ondecisions9. Entitlement is the state ofA. wanting to rename somethingB. having a claim to somethingC. desiring a new structure or planD. deserving to play sports professionally10. Voracious means possessingA. incredible talentB. unlimited desireC. uncommon senseD. absolute certaintyPRO ATHLETES’ . . . / DOPROFESSIONAL ATHLETESWritten ResponseShort Response On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questionsbased on your knowledge of the articles. (10 points each)11. In “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” Singletary says, “But theplayers are no more selfish than the owners who pay their salaries.” What errorin reasoning does this statement demonstrate?12. Why does Hjelm compare Nolan Ryan’s salary in 1979 with players’ salariestoday? Include one detail from “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”in your response.Extended Response Answer one of the following questions based on yourknowledge of the articles. Write one or two paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper.(20 points)13. What are the two strongest pieces of support for the claim that Singletary usesin his argument in “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”? Explainyour response, using specific details from the article.14. Challenge Explain the attitudes that you think the authors display towardprofessional athletes. What specific details from the articles shows you theseattitudes?Copyright by McDougal Littell, a division of Houghton Mifflin Company134 Unit 8 Resource ManagerGrade 7

Answer KeyPro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant /Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?Elements of Nonfictionp. 119Responses will vary. Possible answers are provided.Claim: Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant (title)Support: All long as there are people willing to pay the salaries, there will be players who will demand thesalaries (lines 21–24).Support: The historical argument for paying exorbitant salaries to athletes is the brevity of their careers.If players get hurt, they may not make any more money beyond that season (lines 56–64).Support: Our fans are important to the economic health of our ball club . . . And fair is that the athletes deservewhat the fans are willling to pay (lines 64–65, 81–83).Claim: “Athletes are paid far too much for simply playing games” (lines 34–35).Support: Even role players in professional sports are making more than the average working person (lines 12–14).Support: Entertainment is necessary, but not nearly as much as the work of teachers, police officers, and firefighters(lines 39–47).Support: The number of teenagers skipping college to go straight to the draft has risen sharply since 1994 as a resultof the huge increase in salaries.

Answer KeyReading Skillp. 121Responses will vary. Possible answers are provided.Row 2“But the players are no more selfish than the owners who pay the salaries.” (lines 15–16, “Pro Athletes’Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”); overgeneralizationRow 3“My teammates and I are responsible for finding and keeping fans.” (lines 65–67, “Pro Athletes’ SalariesAren’t Overly Exorbitant”); single-cause fallacyRow 4“If I am a star, it can rightly be assumed the fans come to see me play.” (lines 67–69, “Pro Athletes’Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”); single-cause fallacyRow 5“Athletes are paid far too much for simply playing the game.” (lines 33–34, “Do Professional AthletesGet Paid Too Much?”); single-cause fallacyRow 6“Also troubling are the egos of the athletes receiving these giant paychecks. They have no ability torelate to the public.” (lines 77–80, “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”); overgeneralizationRow 7“The sense of entitlement that these athletes have is appalling.” (lines 86–88, “Do Professional AthletesGet Paid Too Much?”); single-cause fallacyRow 8“It’s startling that people have blasé attitudes about $100 million contracts.” (lines 93–95, “DoProfessional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”); overgeneralization

Answer KeyVocabulary Studyp. 123A. Accept all relevant answers. Example of word map for first word:Word in context: appallingIt is . . .: an adjective. It can describe how someone acts.It is not . . .: a positive word.I think it means . . .: bad or awful.Part of word I recognize: ---Related words: appallExamples of appalling behavior: temper tantrums, screaming, throwing thingsB. Accept all reasonable responses. Examples relating to first boldfaced word: Some athletes behavein appalling ways that make fans question whether they deserve their huge salaries.

Answer KeyVocabulary Practicep. 124A.B.1. brevity2. voracious3. dissenter4. entitlement5. compensation6. appalling1. conformist2. restriction3. loss4. satisfied

Answer KeyVocabulary Strategyp. 125A.1. A picture can give you as much information as a text with many words.2. that person (or thing) that you care for the most3. angry because of some event that happened in the past4. when you are having a bad day, all day5. without warningB. Sentences will vary.

Answer KeyReading Checkp. 1261. Professional athletes have short careers.2. Owners pass on the cost to advertisers and fans. Also, they want to win, and they need the best players,who are paid the most, in order to do so.3. He believes that it is a depressing display of society’s values that these people make so much less than someathletes do.4. During the NBA lockout, players complained of being too poor to pay for their expensive possessions,even though they are paid millions of dollars each year to play.5. society and himself

Answer KeyQuestion Supportp. 127Critical Analysis3. The team owners are just as selfish as the players since they pay exorbitant salaries to the players.The television and radio stations pay an outlandish amount in order to broadcast the games.4. People in more important professions—such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters—make lessthan one percent of what some players make (lines 39–47).5. Many people are looking for something. When the fans come to see the team perform, especially thestars, the value of the franchise increases.6. Opinions will vary. Example: I found “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” more convincingbecause the arguments are stronger and I already agree with the author’s argument.

Answer KeyGrammar and Writingp. 1291. In my opinion, professional athletes are overpaid.2. First, they are not doctors, nurses, or other health care providers.3. Second, their high salaries raise the cost of tickets to sporting events.4. A ticket to a baseball game costs more than a ticket to a roller rink, movie, or concert!5. Children, teenagers, and people with moderate incomes cannot afford to attend professionalsporting events anymore.

Answer KeySelection Test Ap. 131Comprehension1. C2. A3. A4. D5. CVocabulary6. A7. B8. D9. D10. AShort Response11. The author of “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” says that smart owners charge advertisers andfans as much as possible and balance how much advertisers and fans are willing to spend with how much athletesdemand (lines 87–98).12. During the NBA lockout in 1998–1999, he complained about his inability to afford insurance on his eight cars(lines 83–86).Extended Response13. Responses will vary. Students may say that they think professional athletes’ salaries are reasonable andmay use any two of the following details to support their choice:A. Blaming players for the high salaries ignores the facts that the owners pass the cost on to fans andthat advertisers pay a great deal of money to the teams (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,”lines 15–24, 48–55, and 84–90).B. Only certain people want to play sports; those who play, and play well, deserve payment. It is unfairto refuse to pay them high salaries merely because they play a sport rather than work at some otherkind of profession (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 25–38).C. Professional athletes have very short careers that can end suddenly; they need to make an entire life’ssalary in only a few years (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 56–63).D. Athletes are the reason that fans come to see games, and if fans are willing to pay high ticket pricesto see the games, the players deserve to receive as much of that money as possible (“Pro Athletes’Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 42–47, 64–75, and 91–94).

Answer KeyStudents may say that they think professional athletes’ salaries are too high and may use any twoof the following details to support their choice:A. Professional athletes, even average ones, make grossly more than the average national income(“Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 6–21).B. Athletes are entertainers who perform unessential services to society—unlike teachers, firefighters,and police officers, who earn a fraction of some professional athletes’ salaries (“Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 33–50).C. Children are growing up with the idea that becoming an athlete is better than staying in school and studyingbecause athletes make much more money than those who hold other jobs that require a college education(“Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 51–76).D. Athletes are losing touch with Americans and are becoming selfish. This situation makes them poorrole models and suggests that they believe that they are entitled to their high salaries (“Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 77–92).

Answer KeySelection Test B/Cp. 133Comprehension1. C2. C3. D4. C5. DVocabulary6. B7. C8. A9. B10. BShort Response11. This statement is an example of an overgeneralization because Singletary cannot possibly know the levels ofselfishness of every player and every team owner.12. It took over a century of baseball for Nolan Ryan to be the first player offered a million dollars to play. However,in the last 25 years, players have received so much more money that they consider this once-large salary an insult.This comparison shows that athletes earn more and more for playing a sport, and Hjelm believes the situation isgetting out of control (lines 6–9, 22–28, and 29–32).Extended Response13. Responses will vary. Students may say that any two of the following pieces of support that Singletary uses are hisstrongest support:A. Singletary says that everyone concerned with professional sports is selfish; therefore, it is wrong to blameplayers for their high salaries (lines 15–20).B. Not everyone wants to play sports professionally because doing so is very difficult; therefore, peopleshould not expect players to play professional sports just for the fun of the game (lines 25–38).C. A player who is very good deserves to make more money for playing and winning games, just as otherpeople receive higher salaries for good performance at their jobs (lines 39–47, 64–69, and 94–96).D. Other people make a great deal of money from professional athletes, so it is only fair for professionalathletes to make a comparable amount (lines 48–55 and 70–83).

Answer KeyE. Professional athletes traditionally have very short careers, and they are one injury away from never playingagain, so they need to make a large salary every year to make up for the years when they cannot play(lines 56–63).F. Fans will pay high prices to see games, and companies will also pay high prices to place advertisements,so players deserve to receive as much as people are willing to spend to see them compete (lines 21–24and 84–100).14. Responses will vary. Students should say that Singletary has a positive attitude toward professional athletesand appears to appreciate them, but Hjelm has a negative attitude toward professional athletes and seems angryand irritated. Students may use any of the following details from the two articles to support their responses:A. Singletary says that he is moving to a “more power to ’em” position (lines 4–5).B. Singletary appreciates the difficulty associated with playing sports professionally (lines 25–38).C. Singletary understands that the athletes’ careers are much shorter and more fragile than other people’scareers (lines 56–63).D. Singletary presents an athlete’s thought process and shows that it is based not on greed but on an assessmentof the amount of money in professional sports (lines 39–55 and 64–83).E. Hjelm defines two classes of players—superstars and utility players. This shows disrespect for someplayers (lines 6–21).F. Hjelm says that athletes are merely playing a game. They receive too much money for providingentertainment when compared with teachers and firefighters, who provide essential services (lines 33–50).G. Hjelm ridicules players who he considers to have large egos. He says that these players can no longerrelate to their fans (lines 77–92), instead of mentioning any of the charity work that many players do.