Create Your Own Logo “What is the Most Ideal Sport for Children to Play?” LeBron James “Winner”

1. Boonsboro Middle School Fitness Monopoly • Create Your Own Logo • “What is the Most Ideal Sport for Children to Play?” • LeBron James • “Winner” • Girls Softball • 2009 World Series Box Score • How to Shoot a Basketball • “Sammy” Click Here

2. Create Your Own Logo(Reading to Perform a Task) Today you will be reading to perform a task. Using the name of your unit, “Fitness Monopoly,” you and your partner will create a logo. Your logo should be original and colorful.

3. CreateYour Own Logo(Reading to Perform a Task) Do you recognize any of these?

4. Create Your Own Logo(Reading to Perform a Task) First you will need to choose a shape to create your logo (in pencil). A few examples:

5. Create Your Own Logo(Reading to Perform a Task) Next, draw the words “Fitness Monopoly” in fancy lettering. Most letters are ‘block’ or ‘bubble.’ Try something different, be creative! • Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly Fitness Monopoly

6. Create Your Own Logo(Reading to Perform a Task) Now add a picture or symbol to your logo. Fitness Monopoly

7. Create Your Own Logo(Reading to Perform a Task) Use markers to color your completed logo on the provided poster board.

8. What is the Most Ideal Sport for Children to Play?(Persuasive Essay) Read the persuasive essay “Soccer: An Ideal Sport for Children” and then answer the question.

9. “Soccer: An Ideal Sport for Children” Sports are an important part of growing up. Parents often wonder what is the best sport for children to play. Although there are many sports, I believe soccer is an ideal sport for children. One reason is that soccer teaches teamwork. Each position has a specific job. Forwards have the responsibility of scoring goals. The fullbacks’ job is defense, and the halfbacks assist both forwards and fullbacks. Defense of the goal is the duty of the goalie. In order to win all must do their jobs well and rely on each other for help.  Certainly, team sports can intimidate children. Some children may be physically smaller than others. Age group teams are meant to solve this problem, but it is not unusual to see large differences of height and weight in children of the same age. Others may not be as athletic as other team members. Children are particularly sensitive about how they compare to their peers. When they cannot run as fast as other team members or are not as agile, they fear ridicule.

10. “Soccer: An Ideal Sport for Children”(continued) However, learning to work as part of a team is essential to success in many other areas. Children have to learn to cooperate both at school and home. In school students are expected to work together without conflict. Many teachers use cooperative groups to teach. At home children are expected to be part of the family team and help with chores that need to be done. When they are older, these children may have a job that requires teamwork. Only rarely does a person work in a job that does not require working with others. Office workers have to work together to accomplish the tasks given to them. Construction workers have to be part of a team effort to finish buildings on time and on budget. Therefore, I believe parents should encourage their children to play soccer. While some children may feel intimidated at the beginning, by learning to be part of a team, they will be preparing themselves for future success.

11. What is the Most Ideal Sport for Children to Play?(Persuasive Essay) (Brief Constructed Response) Read the persuasive essay "Soccer: An Ideal Sport for Children" and answer the following question. Which sport do you feel is most ideal for children to play?  In your response, use details and examples that will support your stance.

12. LeBron James(Biography) Before LeBron James had completed his sophomore year of high school, basketball scouts were discussing his chances of playing for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before playing his first regulation game for the NBA, James had signed deals with Nike and other corporations for multimillion-dollar product endorsements. Before he completed his rookie season in the NBA, sportswriters were discussing his chances of joining the most elite players in history in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Comparisons to NBA superstar Michael Jordan became common, and some sportswriters began calling James "The Chosen One," indicating the hope that the rookie phenomenon would revive interest in the NBA that had declined since Jordan's retirement. LeBron James, by age eighteen, knew a thing or two about dealing with pressure. James's ability to cope with that pressure has proven to be a critical factor in his success. Sportswriters and his coaches agreed that James has shown uncommon maturity for a player his age, handling his newfound fame and the extraordinary expectations of others with grace.

13. LeBron James(Biography continued) During 2003, prior to his graduation from high school, James declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, the annual process by which professional basketball teams select new players to join them for the upcoming season. The Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the worst teams in the NBA, had the privilege of the number-one draft pick. The Cavs chose James, with the obvious expectation that this eighteen-year-old would lead the team to greatness. While James's first season with the Cavs did not exactly propel them to a championship, he did help his team win twice the number of games as they had won the year before, and at the end of the 2003–04 season, James was named Rookie of the Year.

14. LeBron James(Biography) 1). Read the following sentence from the biography "LeBron James" and answer the following question.Choose the word or group of words that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.  Then mark the space for the answer you have chosen.Sportswriters and his coaches agreed that James has shown uncommon maturity for a player his age, handling his newfound fame and the extraordinary expectations of others with grace.Maturity means __________.A. TallB. SmartC. OlderD. Fully grown or developed

15. LeBron James(Biography) 2). Read the following sentence from the biography "LeBron James" and answer the following question.Choose the word or group of words that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.  Then mark the space for the answer you have chosen.  Comparisons to NBA superstar Michael Jordan became common, and some sportswriters began calling James "The Chosen One," indicating the hope that the rookie phenomenon would revive interest in the NBA that had declined since Jordan's retirement.Phenomenon means ______________.A. occurrenceB. circumstanceC. unaccountable factD. remarkable or outstanding person

16. LeBron James(Biography) 3). Read the biography "LeBron James" and answer the following question. Were the Cleveland Cavaliers wise to take LeBron James with the first overall draft pick in 2003?  In your response, use information from the biography that supports your answer.

17. “Winner”by Gene Fehler(Poetry) what I remember mostis my dad behind the rusted screenback of home plate"You can hit this guy!"his voice not letting upthrough four fast balls(two misses swinging late,two fouls on checked swings) then the curve ball and the dying quailinto left-center,the winning run sliding home,my dad all smiles,slapping backs in the bleachersas if HIS single had won the game

18. “Winner” by Gene Fehler(Poetry) 1). Read the poem "Winner" and answer the following question. Details in this poem mostly suggest that the speaker is A. a pitcher that throws fastballs and curvesB. a baserunner that scores the winning runC. a fan that enjoyed watching his team win the gameD. a son that realizes his Dad is taking credit for all of his success

19. “Winner” by Gene Fehler(Poetry) 2). Read the poem "Winner" and answer the following question. Which of these details is LEAST helpful in understanding the setting of this poem?A. behind the rusted screenB. slapping backs in the bleachersC. back of home plateD. what I remember most

20. “Winner” by Gene Fehler(Poetry) 3). Read the poem "Winner" and answer the following question. The phrase "dying quail into left-center" mostly suggests that the dying quail isA. a bird landed in the outfieldB. a curve ball that missed the batterC. a wild pitch allowing the winning run to scoreD. a pop fly that landed safely in left-center field which contributed to scoring the winning run

21. “Winner” by Gene Fehler(Poetry) 4). (Brief Constructed Response) Read the poem "Winner" and answer the following question. Explain how the speaker in "Winner" feels about his father.  In your response, use details and examples from the poem that support your explanation.

22. Unbelievable Sportsmanship(News Story) Click on the icon above to start watching the video.

23. Unbelievable Sportsmanship(News Story) Once the injury occurred to the player that hit the ball over the fence, what were the choices presented to all players and coaches involved?  In your response, use details and examples from the video that support your explanation.

24. 2009 World Series Box Score(Reading Data)

25. World Series Box Score(Reading Data) 1.) From the data shown in the Box score, which of these questions in NOT answered:A. What was the final score?B. Which team was the Home Team?C. Who won the game?D. Who will win the World Series next year?

26. World Series Box Score(Reading Data) 2) From the statistical data shown in the Box score, which player had the most hits in the game for the Yankees?A. Damon B. TeixeiraC. JeterD. Rodriguez

27. World Series Box Score(Reading Data) 3). (Brief Constructed Response) Utilizing the data shown in the Box score, what can the reader learn about the results of the game? In your response, use information from the Box score that supports your explanation.

28. World Series Box Score(Reading Data) 4). (Brief Constructed Response) Explain what information could be included in the Box score to make it easier for the reader to understand .  In your response, use information from the data that supports your explanation.

29. How to Shoot a Basketball(Reading to Perform a Task) How To Shoot A Basketball

30. Hold the ball with your dominant hand toward the hoop and place your off-hand on the side of the ball for guidance. First

31. Second Try to score without hitting the rim or backboard by aiming just beyond the front of the rim.

32. Third When taking an angled shot, aim inside the boxed area of the backboard and bounce the ball off the glass, into the hoop.

33. Fourth Determine the amount of arm strength and elevation you need to achieve to make the shot. This is basically trial and error, so practicing is important.

34. Fifth When shooting, your strength comes from your legs. Bend your knees and use the strong muscles in your legs to push off your toes.

35. Sixth Watch for the opportunity of an offensive-rebound. Always follow your shot by running towards the basket after taking your shot in case you miss.

36. How to Shoot a Basketball(Reading to Perform a Task) 1). Read "How to Shoot A Basketball" and answer the following question.Which of these details is NOT given in the set of instructions on how to perform a task.A. place off-hand on the side of the ball for guidanceB. aim just beyond the front of the rimC. bend your knees and use the strong muscles in your legs to push off your toesD. follow-through to give good ball rotation for your shot

37. How to Shoot a Basketball(Reading to Perform a Task) 2). According to the reading to perform a task "How to Shoot a Basketball," when shooting an angled shot, you shouldA. shoot a three pointerB. make a foul shotC. attempt to get fouled in the act of shootingD. aim inside the boxed area of the backboard and bounce the ball off the glass 

38. How to Shoot a Basketball(Reading to Perform a Task) 3). Read "How to Shoot A Basketball" and answer the following question. Explain how the author demonstrates an understanding of how to shoot a basketball.  In your response, use details and examples from the reading that support your explanation.

39. “Sammy”(Fictional Story) One day while taking a walk, a boy named Sammy went to a neighborhood park where a group of middle school students were playing baseball. Now keep in mind that Sammy was not nearly as talented or as athletic as the other students. In fact, Sammy had never played baseball before!

40. “Sammy”(Fictional Story) Sammy yelled to one of the outfielders, “Hey, can I play?” After thinking about it for a moment, knowing that they were already way behind in the score, the outfielder agreed to allow Sammy to play. Surprisingly, the team rallied to score some runs to even the score. In the last inning with two outs and the score tied, guess whose turn it was to bat? That’s right. It was Sammy's turn to bat.

41. “Sammy”(Fictional Story) The first pitch came in and Sammy swung the bat very weakly long after the ball was already in the catchers mitt. Sammy had never held a bat in his hands before now. The second pitch proved to be the same result for strike two. Again, Sammy swung the bat weakly much after the pitch went by him.

42. “Sammy”(Fictional Story) Please complete the ending to this story by including yourself as one of the players playing baseball at the park that day. What could you do to help Sammy? How would you want Sammy to feel after playing baseball for the first time? From your completion of the Sammy story, which pillars of character counts can you identify? Explain your answer.

43. “Sammy”(Fictional Story) 5. What genre is the story “Sammy?” • Realistic Fiction • Historical Fiction • Mystery • Biography