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Physical education Common Core CCRA.R.2 handouts
When Athletes Take Political Stands: Argument Practice
The last decade has included a national conversation of athletes taking political stances. Most teens have an opinion about athletes kneeling for the Pledge of Allegiance, wearing the name of Black people killed by law enforcement, speaking out about indigenous people's rights, using the platform of their athletic fame, or supporting the LGBTQ community. This lesson encourages students to grapple with and discuss a hot button contemporary issue and write an argument essay. Students learn about
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Sports Bundle
Title IX: Practice with Synthesis
Title IX enabled women to participate in more sports programs. When it was initially implemented, there was tremendous push back. The controversy continues today. These lessons examine the history and arguments for and against Title IX. Included in the material:Links to an NPR story, several TED Talks, and several other videos that provide background on the initiative. A 30 question viewing guide for the documentary "The Heart of the Game." A rubric to score Socratic Seminars in a way that encou
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Synthesis Bundle for AP Lang
"Crushed" by Religion of Sports: Episode 3 Listening Guide
Crushed by Religion of Sports, a sports podcast narrated by Joan Niesen, is a narrative, in-depth look into the anabolic steroids epidemic that ravaged the MLB in the 1990s. The podcast focuses on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, but analyzes the multiple parties affected by this issue. Access to the podcast can be found on theReligion of Sports website, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This product is a simple listening guide for Episode 3: The Magic Shot. The Google Doc includes 8 comprehension an
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10th - 12th
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"Crushed" by Religion of Sports: Episode 2 Listening Guide
Crushed by Religion of Sports, a sports podcast narrated by Joan Niesen, is a narrative, in-depth look into the anabolic steroids epidemic that ravaged the MLB in the 1990s. The podcast focuses on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, but analyzes the multiple parties affected by this issue. Access to the podcast can be found on theReligion of Sports website, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This product is a simple listening guide for Episode 2: The Snoop. The Google Doc includes 8 comprehension and ana
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10th - 12th
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"Crushed" by Religion of Sports: Episode 1 Listening Guide
Crushed by Religion of Sports, a sports podcast narrated by Joan Niesen, is a narrative, in-depth look into the anabolic steroids epidemic that ravaged the MLB in the 1990s. The podcast focuses on Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, but analyzes the multiple parties affected by this issue. Access to the podcast can be found on theReligion of Sports website, or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This product is a simple listening guide for Episode 1: The Feel-Good Story. The Google Doc includes 8 comprehensi
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10th - 12th
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Hosting a World Cup: Practice with Synthesis
Students learn about issue surrounding the economics of hosting a World Cup. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, a Socratic Seminar, short paragraph responses and a rhetorical analysis or argument essay scored on the new 6-point analytical AP rubric. The central text for the unit is The New York Times op-ed, “The World
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9th - 12th
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The Fight by Norman Mailer: Practice with Rhetorical Analysis
Students learn about the themes of boxing and the fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman known as, “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, a Socratic Seminar, short paragraph responses and a rhetorical analysis or argument essay scored on the new 6-point analytical AP rubric. The central
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9th - 12th
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Ghost by Jason Reynold - Usain Bolt article close reading with KEY
This is a close reading of an article on Usain Bolt defending his coach when other athletes, who he criticizes for being lazy, publicly post negative information about Coach Mills.It is meant to be used in teaching the novel Ghost by Jason Reynolds to give students a closer understanding of the allusion made to Usain Bolt. I recommend using this in chapter 2.This is also great for physical education and character education because Bolt notes that those who achieved greatness under Coach Mills al
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Teach Ghost by Jason Reynolds Complete Unit (Microsoft) w/some KEYS
from The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron: Practice with Rhetorical Analysis
Students learn about the themes of Henry Aaron’s pursuit of Babe Ruth’s homerun record. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, a Socratic Seminar, short paragraph responses and a rhetorical analysis scored on the new 6-point analytical AP rubric. The central texts for the unit are related Henry Aaron’s pursuit of Babe Ruth
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9th - 12th
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The History of the Forward Pass: Practice with Argument
Students will read and view supporting clips on developing a position on whether Don Coryell, master genius coaching innovator of the passing game should be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, short paragraph assessments, Socratic discussion, and a written synthesis timed essay scored on the new 6-point analytical AP style rubric. The central text is an excerpt from Tim Layden’s book, Bloo
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9th - 12th
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