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SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE N.B.A. DRAFT?

SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE N.B.A. DRAFT?.

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SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE N.B.A. DRAFT?

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  1. SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE N.B.A. DRAFT?

  2. The article presents different points of view on whether or not high school players should be eligible for the NBA. Write an editorial for a student newspaper that compares and contrasts the different points of view represented in this article. Use at least three details form the article to support your response. Translation: Use textual evidence to inform others about both sides of the argument. What similarities do you see? What differences do you see?

  3. SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE N.B.A. DRAFT?

  4. TEST PREP UNIT 2 REVIEWGAME TIME.

  5. What is the meaning of the word acquire as it is used in the first paragraph of the “NO” section of the article? • Teams us draft picks to replace players… • Teams use draft picks to gain players… • Teams use draft picks to switch players…. • Teams use draft picks to force players…

  6. What is the meaning of the word acquire as it is used in the first paragraph of the “NO” section of the article? • Teams us draft picks to replace players… • Teams use draft picks to gain players… • Teams use draft picks to switch players…. • Teams use draft picks to force players…

  7. Which phrase in paragraph one of the “NO” section gives a clue to the meaning of acquire? • “…designed to make….” • “…players most likely to improve their teams’ performance.” • “had no choice but to…” • “current rule took effect in 2005.”

  8. Which phrase in paragraph one of the “NO” section gives a clue to the meaning of acquire? • “…designed to make….” • “…players most likely to improve their teams’ performance.” • “had no choice but to…” • “current rule took effect in 2005.”

  9. According to the article, what is the main argument against players being drafted in high school? A. Players have not had the opportunity to play at an elite level yet B. Players need more education C. Players have not finished growing yet D. Players cannot handle the money

  10. According to the article, what is the main argument against players being drafted in high school? A. Players have not had the opportunity to play at an elite level yet B. Players need more education C. Players have not finished growing yet D. Players cannot handle the money

  11. Find evidence from the article to support the answer in one sentence • ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  12. Find evidence from the article to support the answer in one sentence • “Before the current rule took effect in 2005, out teams had no choice but to evaluate high school players who had never competed at an elite level” (Paragraph 2 of the “NO” section)

  13. What structure is used to organize this article? • A problem is presented followed by a number of solutions • The article compares and contrasts NBA players attitudes depending on their age • An introduction the main topic followed by both sides of the argument • A statement of one claim followed by supporting evidence

  14. What structure is used to organize this article? • A problem is presented followed by a number of solutions • The article compares and contrasts NBA players attitudes depending on their age • An introduction the main topic followed by both sides of the argument • A statement of one claim followed by supporting evidence

  15. In the article, how does each writer present his perspective on high school players’ eligibility for the N.B.A. draft? • They each discuss pros and cons of high school players in the N.B.A. • They each provide anecdotes to discuss their point of view • They each present their claim and support it with evidence • They suggest solutions.

  16. In the article, how does each writer present his perspective on high school players’ eligibility for the N.B.A. draft? • They each discuss pros and cons of high school players in the N.B.A. • They each provide anecdotes to discuss their point of view • They each present their claim and support it with evidence • They suggest solutions.

  17. Which excerpt from the article gives an example of the author presenting an individuals viewpoint? • “Raising the minimum age to 19 hasn’t helped the players.” • “before the current rule took effect in 2005, our teams had no choice but to evaluate high school players.” • ”There are disaster stories of players entering the NBA draft from high school and failing.” • “according to a 2005 study by McCan, more than half of the 84 pro players recently arrested had spend four years on a university campus.”

  18. Which excerpt from the article gives an example of the author presenting an individuals viewpoint? • “Raising the minimum age to 19 hasn’t helped the players.” • “before the current rule took effect in 2005, our teams had no choice but to evaluate high school players.” • ”There are disaster stories of players entering the NBA draft from high school and failing.” • “according to a 2005 study by McCan, more than half of the 84 pro players recently arrested had spend four years on a university campus.”

  19. According to the article, what is the main argument in favor of high school players being drafted to the NBA? • They have better efficiency ratings • They have lower chances of getting arrested than college draftees • They are prepared to play in the NBA • They will become famous

  20. According to the article, what is the main argument in favor of high school players being drafted to the NBA? • They have better efficiency ratings • They have lower chances of getting arrested than college draftees • They are prepared to play in the NBA • They will become famous

  21. Write one sentence from the article that supports the answer • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  22. Write one sentence from the article that supports the answer • “Players drafted out of high school had bettter efficiency ratings-a measure of overall play based on a player’s statistics-during their rookie seasons than players drafted as college juniors and seniors.” (Paragraph 3)

  23. Why does the article begin with sentence, “The national Basketball Association requires draft picks to be at least 19 and a year out of high school?” • To state a claim • To provide evidence for a claim • To provide a background on the topic that is being discussed • To hook the reader

  24. Why does the article begin with sentence, “The national Basketball Association requires draft picks to be at least 19 and a year out of high school?” • To state a claim • To provide evidence for a claim • To provide a background on the topic that is being discussed • To hook the reader

  25. BONUS: How does the author in the “YES” section use the counterclaim to strengthen his argument? Use at least two details to support your response. • ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  26. BONUS: David Stern (the author of the “NO” section) is an N.B.A. Commissioner. Do you think that strengthens or weakens his argument? Why?

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