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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL 2013 PACING GUIDE

Office of Academics and Transformation – Department of Language Arts and Reading

M/J Language Arts 2 COURSE CODE: 1001040RC

7th Grade M/J Course Credit Recovery

PACING DATE(S)

Traditional Start

Monday 07/08/13

End Friday

08/02/13 20 Instructional Days

JULY 8, 2013 – AUGUST 2, 2013

Daily Instructional Routine Opening Whole Group Instruction

Literary Analysis Reading Strategy Vocabulary in Context

Guided Instruction Independent Practice Differentiated Instruction (Small Group Instruction) Reading-Writing Connection

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 July 8 – July 12 July 15 – July 20 July 22 –July 26 July 29 – August 2

Memoir Informational Non-Fiction Short Story Poetry

Dirk the Protector by Gary Paulsen

Literary Analysis: P.O.V. in a Memoir Reading Strategy: Cause and Effect Assessments:

Selection Test Culminating Writing

Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant

by Mark Singletary Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too

Much? By Justin Hjelm

Literary Analysis: Argument Reading Strategy: Evaluate Reasoning Assessments:


The War of the Wall By Cade Bambara

Literary Analysis: Theme Reading Strategy Monitor Assessments:


The Delight Song of Tsoai-Talee by N. Scott Momaday

Four Skinny Tree by Sandra Cisneros

Literary Analysis: Mood & Figurative Language Reading Strategy: Set a purpose for reading Assessments:


McDougal Littell LITERATURE 7TH grade

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WEEK 2 Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant by Mark Singletary July 15, 2013 – July 19, 2013

Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much? by Justin Hjelm pgs. 918-926 LESSON OBJECTIVES Students will . . .

explore the key idea of salaries

analyze the elements of argument (claim, support, counterargument)

analyze an argument

read editorials

evaluate reasoning

build vocabulary for reading and writing

define idioms by using context clues

use commas correctly (items in a series, introductory phrases)

use writing to analyze literature

BENCHMARKS LA.7.2.2.4 Identify the characteristics of a variety of types of text and how they are alike and different. LA.7.6.3.3 Distinguish between propaganda and ethical reasoning strategies in print and nonprint media LA.7.1.6.1 Use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly. LA.7.3.4.3 Punctuation of sentence structures.

July 15, 2013 Monday

July 16, 2013 Tuesday

July 17, 2013 Wednesday

July 18, 2013 Thursday

July 19, 2013 Friday

Opening Author Online (TE/SE

919) ) & Background (TE 919)

Whole Group Instruction Teach-Elements of

Nonfiction: Argument (TE/SE 919)

Independent Practice First Reading-Students

Independently Read (SE-920 -924)

Guided Practice Clarify Text-Discussion Comprehension Check

(SE 925- #’s 1&2); (On-line Resource pg. 119)

Home Learning – Independent Reading

Opening Review Literary Analysis:

Argument (TE/SE 919)

Whole Group Instruction

Teach-Reading Strategy: Evaluate Reasoning (TE/SE 919); Introduce On-line Resource pg.121)

Guided Reading(TE/SE-920 -924)Complete On-line Resource pg.121)

IndependentPractice Literary Analysis

questions (SE 925- #’s 3,5,&6)

Home Learning –

Independent Reading;

Opening Review Reading Skill:

Evaluate(TE/SE 919)

Whole Group Instruction Teach-Vocabulary In

Context (TE/SE 919); On-line Resource pg.123

Audio-Read(TE/SE-920 -924)

IndependentPractice Vocabulary In Writing (SE

926) Vocabulary - (On-line

Resource pg. 124)


Opening Review Vocabulary In

Context (TE/SE 919)

Whole Group Instruction Teach-Vocabulary

Strategy: Idioms (TE/SE 926)

IndependentPractice Paired Read for Idioms

(SE 920 -924); (On-line Resource pg. 125)

Reading-Writing Connection (Writing Prompt B-Extended Response: Explore the Key Idea)


Opening Review Vocabulary

Strategy: Idioms

Whole Group Instruction Teach-Grammar and

Writing – Use Commas Correctly (TE/SE 927 and Practice)

IndependentPractice Rereading-Students

Independently Read (SE 920 -924); (On-line Resource pg. 126)

Writing- Teacher / Peer Conferencing

Culminating Writing Assessment: (Revise Writing Prompt B using Commas Correctly)

Selection Assessment




WEEK 2 Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant by Mark Singletary July 15, 2013 – July 19, 2013

Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much? by Justin Hjelm pgs. 918-926

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

Less-Proficient Readers

Targeted passages, short excerpts that deal with the key story events,

concepts, and skills, appear on in "Pro Athletes' Salaries Aren't

Overly Exorbitant" on page 921 (lines 81-90) and in "Do Professional

Athletes Get Paid Too Much?" on page 923 (lines 33-47) and page

924 (lines 103-112). If your students are having trouble

comprehending these selections, focus solely on these passages. Read

aloud each excerpt with your students. Monitor their understanding of

the elements of a strong argument.

Additional Selection Questions and Question Support (Resource

Manager, page 113 and page 127) allow you to provide customized

practice with comprehension and critical analysis skills.

Advanced Learners/Pre-AP

Activity 1: Make Judgments Both writers seem sincere, but their ways

of expressing their views and organizing their editorials differ. Ask

students which writer they would invite to speak at their annual sports

banquet and why. Have students create an imaginary invitation to the

writer of their choice, explaining the reasons that he has been invited

to their school.

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Elements of Nonfiction

ARGUMENT

An argument expresses a position on an issue or problem and provides support forthat position. Strong arguments have the following elements:

• a claim: the writer’s main idea or position• support: or reasons and evidence that back up the claim• counterarguments: arguments made to address points someone with an

opposing view might raise

Directions: Complete the graphics by writing three reasons or examples each authoruses to support his claim.

Support: Support: Support:

Support: Support: Support:

Claim: Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant (title)

Claim: “Athletes are paid far too much for simply playing games.” (lines 33−34)

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Reading Skill

EVALUATE REASONING

When you analyze an argument, you should look for errors in reasoning. Hereare some errors to watch for:

• overgeneralization: a statement about a group of people or things that is muchtoo broad to be true. For example: “All teenagers have a short attention span.”

• single-cause fallacy: a statement that suggests there is only one cause forsomething when there are really several causes. For example, “The only reasonpeople go jogging is for exercise.” People might go jogging to relieve stress or totrain for other sports.

Directions: As you read the editorials, use this chart to record errors in reasoning.

Example of Error Type of Error/Explanation

“ . . . the players are selfish . . .” (line 10, “ProAthletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”)

overgeneralization


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Vocabulary Study

WORD QUESTIONING

A. Directions: As your teacher reads each sentence, listen for the boldfaced word.On a separate sheet of paper, work together to create a word map for the word likethe one shown. Fill in as much information as you can.

His popularity dropped after his appalling and rude behavior toward the fans.The brevity of the game made us regret paying so much for tickets.The difference in compensation offered to male and female athletes can be quitesignificant.One dissenter argued against increasing ticket prices.His feeling of entitlement led him to insist on flying first class.The fans mobbed him in their voracious quest for autographs.

It is not . . . It is . . .

Part of word I recognize

I think it means . . .

Related Words Examples of

Word in Context

B. Writing Option: Based on your discussion of the boldfaced words and the KeyIdea for “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” and “Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?” explain how the boldfaced words might fit into anessay about salaries.


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Vocabulary Practice

appallingcompensation

entitlementbrevity

dissentervoracious

A. Directions: Write the word from the box that correctly completes each sentence.

1. The candidate for student body president always gave short speeches, and

became known for his .

2. After the tennis match, both players satisfied their

thirst by drinking large quantities of water.

3. Everyone agreed to the proposed changes except Jason, who was the only

.

4. The teenager felt a sense of , because he was given

everything he wanted.

5. The loyal employee received a generous for

working weekends.

6. After the hurricane, homelessness increased in the town at an

rate.

B. Directions: Circle the word in each group that is opposite in meaning to theboldfaced word.

1. dissenter

protester skeptic conformist troublemaker

2. entitlement

privilege consent restriction royalty

3. compensation

loss payment wage salary

4. voracious

hungry gluttonous ravenous satisfied

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Vocabulary Strategy

IDIOMS

Idioms are expressions that mean something different from the meaning of theindividual words in them. For example, the idiom broke ground on page 922 means“started a trend,” not “dug into the soil.”

A. Directions: Use context clues to define each italicized idiom.

1. When the teacher asks the students to add visuals to their reports, she says, “Apicture is worth a thousand words.”

2. Grandfather says to his favorite grandchild, “You are the apple of my eye.”

3. Greg had a chip on his shoulder after losing the game.

4. The way you’re acting, you must have gotten out on the wrong side of the bedthis morning.

5. The news of the tragedy came like a bolt from the blue.

B. Directions: To find each idiom in the dictionary, look up the main word. Thenuse the idiom in a sentence that shows its meaning.

6. off the cuff

7. pull the wool over your eyes

8. red herring

9. till the cows come home


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Reading Check

Directions: Recall the ideas and events in Mark Singletary’s and Justin Hjelm’seditorials. Then answer the questions in phrases or sentences.

1. Why have people historically argued that athletes should make large salaries,according to “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”?

2. Why does the author of “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” thinkthat team owners probably agree with high salaries for players?

3. What does the author of “Do Pro Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” mention aboutteachers, police officers, and firefighters?

4. What evidence does the author of “Do Pro Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” give tosupport his belief that some athletes cannot relate to the public?

5. Whom does the author of “Do Pro Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” blame forpeople’s lack of concern about athletes’ high salaries?


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Question Support

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

For questions 1–2, see page 925 of the Pupil Edition.

Directions: Answer each question.

3. Identify a Counterargument Reread lines 10–20 of the first editorial. Tooppose the idea that players are selfish, the author of the editorial says

4. Analyze an Argument In the second editorial, Hjelm states that “Athletesare paid far too much for simply playing games” (lines 33–34). Give one reasonthat supports this claim.

5. Evaluate Reasoning Rewrite these sentences from the first editorial tocorrect errors in logic. Replace words such as “all.” Add more details tosentences if necessary.

All of us are looking for something.

When the fans come to see the stars perform, the value of the franchise increases.

6. Make Judgments Circle the title of one article, and then complete thesentence.

I think (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”/ “Do Professional Athletes Get

Paid Too Much?”) is more convincing because


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Selection Test B/C

ComprehensionRead each of the following questions. Then choose the letter of the best answer.(6 points each)

1. What does Singletary say that he nowrealizes in “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’tOverly Exorbitant”?

A. Owners and players are selfish andwant to destroy sports.

B. He deserves to be paid the same as histeammates.

C. He refuses to give up everything to playa professional sport.

D. Advertisers are unwilling to payathletes high salaries.

2. Singletary supports the claim of hisargument in “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’tOverly Exorbitant” when he says thatathletes

A. are moving into a “more power to ’em”position

B. should be happy to be paid for playinga game

C. deserve to be paid as much as fans willpay

D. will cause sports to be restructured

3. Which of the following best restates theclaim of the argument in “Do ProfessionalAthletes Get Paid Too Much?”

A. Teachers’ salaries should be increased.B. Society should stop glorifying athletes.C. Sports should be banned from

television.D. Athletes are paid too much to play

sports.

4. In “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid TooMuch?” Hjelm uses a single-cause fallacyin reasoning when he says that

A. Kenny Anderson once complainedabout being unable to afford carinsurance

B. people are unconcerned about the sizeof athletes’ salaries

C. athletes receive large salaries becausesociety places too much importance onentertainment

D. Babe Ruth once commented that hedeserved to make more money than thepresident

5. Both of the writers would agree that

A. owners deserve all the money thatsociety has

B. athletes should be paid more moneythan teachers

C. students should be able to enter sportsearlier

D. athletes’ salaries will harm their sportsone day


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SELECTION TEST B/C, CONTINUED

VocabularyChoose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word. (6 pointseach)

6. What is compensation?

A. obligationB. payment

C. ransomD. fine

7. Brevity means

A. importanceB. discussion

C. shortnessD. entertainment

8. What is a dissenter?

A. a person who holds a different opinionB. a writer who comments on an opinionC. someone who wants to hear a new

opinionD. an athlete who advises others on

decisions

9. Entitlement is the state of

A. wanting to rename somethingB. having a claim to somethingC. desiring a new structure or planD. deserving to play sports professionally

10. Voracious means possessing

A. incredible talentB. unlimited desireC. uncommon senseD. absolute certainty

Written ResponseShort Response On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questionsbased on your knowledge of the articles. (10 points each)

11. In “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” Singletary says, “But theplayers are no more selfish than the owners who pay their salaries.” What errorin reasoning does this statement demonstrate?

12. Why does Hjelm compare Nolan Ryan’s salary in 1979 with players’ salariestoday? Include one detail from “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”in your response.

Extended Response Answer one of the following questions based on yourknowledge of the articles. Write one or two paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper.(20 points)

13. What are the two strongest pieces of support for the claim that Singletary usesin his argument in “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”? Explainyour response, using specific details from the article.

14. Challenge Explain the attitudes that you think the authors display towardprofessional athletes. What specific details from the articles shows you theseattitudes?


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Answer Key

Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant / Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?

Elements of Nonfiction p. 119

Responses will vary. Possible answers are provided.

Claim: Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant (title)

Support: All long as there are people willing to pay the salaries, there will be players who will demand the salaries (lines 21–24).

Support: The historical argument for paying exorbitant salaries to athletes is the brevity of their careers. If players get hurt, they may not make any more money beyond that season (lines 56–64).

Support: Our fans are important to the economic health of our ball club . . . And fair is that the athletes deserve what the fans are willling to pay (lines 64–65, 81–83).

Claim: “Athletes are paid far too much for simply playing games” (lines 34–35).

Support: Even role players in professional sports are making more than the average working person (lines 12–14).

Support: Entertainment is necessary, but not nearly as much as the work of teachers, police officers, and firefighters (lines 39–47).

Support: The number of teenagers skipping college to go straight to the draft has risen sharply since 1994 as a result of the huge increase in salaries.

Answer Key

Reading Skill p. 121

Responses will vary. Possible answers are provided.

Row 2

“But the players are no more selfish than the owners who pay the salaries.” (lines 15–16, “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”); overgeneralization

Row 3

“My teammates and I are responsible for finding and keeping fans.” (lines 65–67, “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”); single-cause fallacy

Row 4

“If I am a star, it can rightly be assumed the fans come to see me play.” (lines 67–69, “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant”); single-cause fallacy

Row 5

“Athletes are paid far too much for simply playing the game.” (lines 33–34, “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”); single-cause fallacy

Row 6

“Also troubling are the egos of the athletes receiving these giant paychecks. They have no ability to relate to the public.” (lines 77–80, “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”); overgeneralization

Row 7

“The sense of entitlement that these athletes have is appalling.” (lines 86–88, “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”); single-cause fallacy

Row 8

“It’s startling that people have blasé attitudes about $100 million contracts.” (lines 93–95, “Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?”); overgeneralization

Answer Key

Vocabulary Study p. 123

A. Accept all relevant answers. Example of word map for first word:

Word in context: appalling

It is . . .: an adjective. It can describe how someone acts.

It is not . . .: a positive word.

I think it means . . .: bad or awful.

Part of word I recognize: ---

Related words: appall

Examples of appalling behavior: temper tantrums, screaming, throwing things

B. Accept all reasonable responses. Examples relating to first boldfaced word: Some athletes behave in appalling ways that make fans question whether they deserve their huge salaries.

Answer Key

Vocabulary Practice p. 124

A. 1. brevity

2. voracious

3. dissenter

4. entitlement

5. compensation

6. appalling

B. 1. conformist

2. restriction

3. loss

4. satisfied

Answer Key

Vocabulary Strategy p. 125

A. 1. A picture can give you as much information as a text with many words.

2. that person (or thing) that you care for the most

3. angry because of some event that happened in the past

4. when you are having a bad day, all day

5. without warning

B. Sentences will vary.

Answer Key

Reading Check p. 126

1. Professional athletes have short careers.

2. Owners pass on the cost to advertisers and fans. Also, they want to win, and they need the best players, who are paid the most, in order to do so.

3. He believes that it is a depressing display of society’s values that these people make so much less than some athletes do.

4. During the NBA lockout, players complained of being too poor to pay for their expensive possessions, even though they are paid millions of dollars each year to play.

5. society and himself

Answer Key

Question Support p. 127

Critical Analysis

3. The team owners are just as selfish as the players since they pay exorbitant salaries to the players. The television and radio stations pay an outlandish amount in order to broadcast the games.

4. People in more important professions—such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters—make less than one percent of what some players make (lines 39–47).

5. Many people are looking for something. When the fans come to see the team perform, especially the stars, the value of the franchise increases.

6. Opinions will vary. Example: I found “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” more convincing because the arguments are stronger and I already agree with the author’s argument.

Answer Key

Grammar and Writing p. 129

1. In my opinion, professional athletes are overpaid.

2. First, they are not doctors, nurses, or other health care providers.

3. Second, their high salaries raise the cost of tickets to sporting events.

4. A ticket to a baseball game costs more than a ticket to a roller rink, movie, or concert!

5. Children, teenagers, and people with moderate incomes cannot afford to attend professional sporting events anymore.

Answer Key

Selection Test A p. 131

Comprehension

1. C

2. A

3. A

4. D

5. C

Vocabulary

6. A

7. B

8. D

9. D

10. A

Short Response

11. The author of “Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant” says that smart owners charge advertisers and fans as much as possible and balance how much advertisers and fans are willing to spend with how much athletes demand (lines 87–98).

12. During the NBA lockout in 1998–1999, he complained about his inability to afford insurance on his eight cars (lines 83–86).

Extended Response

13. Responses will vary. Students may say that they think professional athletes’ salaries are reasonable and may use any two of the following details to support their choice:

A. Blaming players for the high salaries ignores the facts that the owners pass the cost on to fans and that advertisers pay a great deal of money to the teams (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 15–24, 48–55, and 84–90).

B. Only certain people want to play sports; those who play, and play well, deserve payment. It is unfair to refuse to pay them high salaries merely because they play a sport rather than work at some other kind of profession (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 25–38).

C. Professional athletes have very short careers that can end suddenly; they need to make an entire life’s salary in only a few years (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 56–63).

D. Athletes are the reason that fans come to see games, and if fans are willing to pay high ticket prices to see the games, the players deserve to receive as much of that money as possible (“Pro Athletes’ Salaries Aren’t Overly Exorbitant,” lines 42–47, 64–75, and 91–94).

Answer Key

Students may say that they think professional athletes’ salaries are too high and may use any two of the following details to support their choice:

A. Professional athletes, even average ones, make grossly more than the average national income (“Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 6–21).

B. Athletes are entertainers who perform unessential services to society—unlike teachers, firefighters, and police officers, who earn a fraction of some professional athletes’ salaries (“Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 33–50).

C. Children are growing up with the idea that becoming an athlete is better than staying in school and studying because athletes make much more money than those who hold other jobs that require a college education (“Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 51–76).

D. Athletes are losing touch with Americans and are becoming selfish. This situation makes them poor role models and suggests that they believe that they are entitled to their high salaries (“Do Professional Athletes Get Paid Too Much?” lines 77–92).

Answer Key

Selection Test B/C p. 133

Comprehension

1. C

2. C

3. D

4. C

5. D

Vocabulary

6. B

7. C

8. A

9. B

10. B

Short Response

11. This statement is an example of an overgeneralization because Singletary cannot possibly know the levels of selfishness of every player and every team owner.

12. It took over a century of baseball for Nolan Ryan to be the first player offered a million dollars to play. However, in the last 25 years, players have received so much more money that they consider this once-large salary an insult. This comparison shows that athletes earn more and more for playing a sport, and Hjelm believes the situation is getting out of control (lines 6–9, 22–28, and 29–32).

Extended Response

13. Responses will vary. Students may say that any two of the following pieces of support that Singletary uses are his strongest support:

A. Singletary says that everyone concerned with professional sports is selfish; therefore, it is wrong to blame players for their high salaries (lines 15–20).

B. Not everyone wants to play sports professionally because doing so is very difficult; therefore, people should not expect players to play professional sports just for the fun of the game (lines 25–38).

C. A player who is very good deserves to make more money for playing and winning games, just as other people receive higher salaries for good performance at their jobs (lines 39–47, 64–69, and 94–96).

D. Other people make a great deal of money from professional athletes, so it is only fair for professional athletes to make a comparable amount (lines 48–55 and 70–83).

Answer Key

E. Professional athletes traditionally have very short careers, and they are one injury away from never playing again, so they need to make a large salary every year to make up for the years when they cannot play (lines 56–63).

F. Fans will pay high prices to see games, and companies will also pay high prices to place advertisements, so players deserve to receive as much as people are willing to spend to see them compete (lines 21–24 and 84–100).

14. Responses will vary. Students should say that Singletary has a positive attitude toward professional athletes and appears to appreciate them, but Hjelm has a negative attitude toward professional athletes and seems angry and irritated. Students may use any of the following details from the two articles to support their responses:

A. Singletary says that he is moving to a “more power to ’em” position (lines 4–5).

B. Singletary appreciates the difficulty associated with playing sports professionally (lines 25–38).

C. Singletary understands that the athletes’ careers are much shorter and more fragile than other people’s careers (lines 56–63).

D. Singletary presents an athlete’s thought process and shows that it is based not on greed but on an assessment of the amount of money in professional sports (lines 39–55 and 64–83).

E. Hjelm defines two classes of players—superstars and utility players. This shows disrespect for some players (lines 6–21).

F. Hjelm says that athletes are merely playing a game. They receive too much money for providing entertainment when compared with teachers and firefighters, who provide essential services (lines 33–50).

G. Hjelm ridicules players who he considers to have large egos. He says that these players can no longer relate to their fans (lines 77–92), instead of mentioning any of the charity work that many players do.

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