Winning Culture Comprehension Check

How are the events that occur in paragraph 8 an example of irony?

• The team lost the game but gained confidence from the experience.

• The team’s strong performance contradicted their poor record.

• Cook’s focus on winning seemed to result in a significant loss.

• The scrimmage was against a weaker team but still resulted in a loss.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author’s decision to use a cause-and-effect structure in paragraphs 4 through 6 most likely serves to—

• emphasize Cook’s inability to connect with the players early on

• explain why Cook needed an interpreter during games

• highlight the disadvantages other teams faced against Gallaudet

• demonstrate how communication challenges directly impacted the team’s performance

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of the phrase “a huge challenge” in the opening sentence?

• It establishes the tone of optimism.

• It emphasizes the magnitude of the obstacles Cook faced.

• It suggests that the team had an unfair disadvantage.

• It highlights Cook’s uncertainty about taking the position.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the most likely reason the author uses the quote, "We were trying to get on the same page with him, and he was frustrated," in paragraph 4?

• To show the player's misunderstanding of basketball strategy

• To illustrate the communication barriers between Cook and the team

• To emphasize Cook’s lack of coaching skills

• To highlight the team’s lack of effort during practice

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How are the events that occur in paragraph 8 an example of irony?

• The team lost the game but gained confidence from the experience.

• The team’s strong performance contradicted their poor record.

• Cook’s focus on winning seemed to result in a significant loss.

• The scrimmage was against a weaker team but still resulted in a loss.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The author’s decision to use a cause-and-effect structure in paragraphs 4 through 6 most likely serves to—

• emphasize Cook’s inability to connect with the players early on

• explain why Cook needed an interpreter during games

• highlight the disadvantages other teams faced against Gallaudet

• demonstrate how communication challenges directly impacted the team’s performance

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of the phrase “a huge challenge” in the opening sentence?

• It establishes the tone of optimism.

• It emphasizes the magnitude of the obstacles Cook faced.

• It suggests that the team had an unfair disadvantage.

• It highlights Cook’s uncertainty about taking the position.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the most likely reason the author uses the quote, "We were trying to get on the same page with him, and he was frustrated," in paragraph 4?

• To show the player's misunderstanding of basketball strategy

• To illustrate the communication barriers between Cook and the team

• To emphasize Cook’s lack of coaching skills

• To highlight the team’s lack of effort during practice

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Explain how the Bison’s journey from a losing team to achieving a 24-win season develops a theme about the power of perseverance in achieving success.

• The Bison's journey shows that perseverance leads to success.

• The Bison's journey shows that talent is more important than perseverance.

• The Bison's journey shows that luck plays a major role in success.

• The Bison's journey shows that teamwork is the key to success.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read the selection “A Winning Culture.” Based on the information in the selection, which of the following best describes the main theme of the selection?

• The importance of teamwork in achieving success.

• The role of individual talent in winning.

• The impact of financial investment on sports.

• The significance of fan support in sports.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2