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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
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