LAFS RI.3.9

LAFS.7.RI.3.8: What type of support does the author use in paragraphs 17 and 18?

• A. Expert testimony

• B. Rhetorical Question

• C. Witness Statement

• D. Statistics

• E. Emotional Appeals

LAFS.7.RI.3.8: How does the author highlight the physical benefits of sports?

• By citing a research study on physical fitness and providing expert testimony on childhood obesity.

• By citing a research study and expert testimony on the lifelong impact of childhood obesity.

• By citing a research study on childhood obesity and providing expert testimony on physical fitness.

• By citing a research study on sedentary lifestyles and providing expert testimony on childhood obesity.

LAFS.7.RI.3.8: How does the author support the claim that the concussion issue is not minor?

• By citing evidence about the number of kids who went to the emergency room with traumatic brain injuries as well as the increase in emergency room visits for concussions.

• By citing evidence about the number of kids who participated in concussion research studies as well as the increase in emergency room visits for concussions.

• By citing evidence about the number of kids who participated in concussion research studies as well as the increase in emergency room visits for concussions.

• By citing evidence about the number of kids who participated in concussion research studies as well as the increase in athletes reporting memory problems.

LAFS.7.RI.3.9: Part A: How does the second author’s use of evidence differ from the third author’s use of evidence?

• The second author uses studies and expert opinions to support his claims whereas the third author provides logical reasons to support his claims.

• The second author provides statistics to support his claims whereas the third author uses studies and expert opinions to support his claims.

• The second author provides logical reasons to support his claims whereas the third author uses studies and expert opinions to support his claims.

• The second author provides anecdotes to support his claims while the third author uses studies and expert opinions to support his claims.

S3-Q19. LAFS.RI.3.9: Which details about participation in sports are found in Source One: “6 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students” ?

• Students do better academically.

• Concussions and brain injuries are a problem.

• .Physical fitness is improved.

• Time management is important for student athletes

• .Students learn skills for success in life.

S3-Q19. LAFS.RI.3.9: Which details about participation in sports are found in Source Two: “Advantages & Disadvantages of Football”?

• Students do better academically.

• Concussions and brain injuries are a problem.

• Physical fitness is improved.

• Time management is important for student athletes.

• Students learn skills for success in life.

LAFS.RI.3.9: Which details about participation in sports are found in Source Three: “The Benefits of Organized Sports Versus the Risk of the Gridiron”?

• Students do better academically.

• .Concussions and brain injuries are a problem.

• Physical fitness is improved.

• Time management is important for student athletes.

• Students learn skills for success in life.