Homework 3W4 Class Number ______- ______
Name Due Thursday 12-3-15
PRO ATHLETES’ SALARIES AREN’T OVERLY EXORBITANT / DO
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES GET PAID TOO MUCH? Copy Master
Read pages 958 to 964 in the Literature Book.
Critical Analysis
1. Identify a ClaimReread lines 1-5 of the first editorial. What does author
Mark Singletary say that shows his position or claim.
2. Identify a CounterargumentReread lines 10–20 of the first editorial. To oppose the idea that players are selfish, the author of the editorial says
3. Identify a StereotypeReread lines 84-90 of the first editorial. What does author
Mark Singletary say that indicates a stereotype, a way of thinking about a group of people as if all members are alike.
4. Trace an ArgumentIn the second editorial, Hjelm states that “Athletes are paid far too much for simply playing games” (lines 33–34). Give one reason that supports this claim.
5. Evaluate Reasoning Reread lines 70-76 of the second editorial, “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid too Much? Yes.” What does author Justin Hjelm say about pro athletes and their education?
Vocabulary Practice
appalling / entitlement / dissentercompensation / brevity / voracious
A.Directions:Write the word from the box that correctly completes each sentence.
1. The candidate for student body president always gave short speeches, and
became known for his ______.
2. After the tennis match, both players satisfied their ______thirst 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 given everything he wanted.
5. The loyal employee received a generous ______for working weekends.
6. After the hurricane, homelessness increased in the town at an
______rate.
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