Directions: Carefully read the passages. Then complete the task…

Question Answered step-by-step Directions: Carefully read the passages. Then complete the task… Directions: Carefully read the passages. Then complete the task that follows.Passage 1: “Should Everyone Get a Prize?”by Brenda Iasevoli1 You signed up for soccer, and played every game of the season. Sure, you’re not the bestplayer on the team, but most days you gave it your all. Do you deserve a trophy?2 If the decision is up to Carol Dweck, the answer would likely be no. She’s a psychologyprofessor at Stanford University, in California. She says a player doesn’t have to be the best to get atrophy. But those who receive an award should have to work for it. She suggests trophies go to themost improved player, or the one who contributed most to the team spirit, as well as to those who playthe best.3 “The trophy has to stand for something,” Dweck told Time for Kids, a magazine for kids. “If wegive a trophy to everyone, then the award has no value.” Dweck argues that giving kids trophies forparticular reasons, such as improving in a sport, teaches kids that adults value hard work and trying ourbest.4 Others say that there’s no harm in giving awards to all kids who play a sport, regardless of howthey played or whether or not they improved.5 “I think we should encourage kids’ participation in sports,” says Kenneth Barish, a psychologyprofessor at Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York City. “A trophy is one way to encourage kids’efforts.”6 Barish argues that when we single out only the best or even the most improved players with atrophy, we are teaching kids the wrong lesson. We are sending the message that winning is everything.”Winning is only part of the equation,” Barish told Time for Kids. “Playing sports also teaches kids aboutteamwork and the importance of exercise.”7 “There will be plenty of opportunity for kids to learn about competition as they get older,” saysBarish. “They’ll soon realize that only one soccer team wins the World Cup and only one football teamwins the Super Bowl.” For now, he things there’s nothing wrong with letting all kids who play a sport feellike winners. That means trophies for everyone.8 What do you think? Should all kids on a sports team get a prize for participation?Passage 2: “Should Every Kid Get a Trophy?”by Lauren Tarshis9 Walk into the bedroom of 12-year-old Lucas, a sixth-grader from New Jersey, and you mightthink you’ve stumbled into a sports hall of fame. There are trophies everywhere…10 Lucas has earned his trophies by simply showing up to practices and games.11 “This has become practically a universal policy in many communities,” says Karen Coffin, acoach who writes about youth sports.12 Experts say that the “trophies for all” policy is part of a bigger change that has swept youthsports over the past two decades. Back when you parents were learning how to swing a bat, team lifecould be brutal1. Often, coaches openly favored their star athletes. Less-gifted players would spendentire games sitting on the bench.13 Today, rules in many leagues require equal playing time for all team members. “The focus isn’ton winning,” says Coffin. “It’s about building skills.”14 This is a welcome change for many. Today, more kids than ever are playing a huge range ofteam sports. Coaches are encouraged to support everyone on their teams…”The idea is to motivate2kids to play sports, to have fun,” says Dr. Michelle Anthony, an author and psychologist who works withkids and schools. Studies show many benefits for kids who stick with team sports, from better fitnesslevels to higher grades. Getting trophies can encourage kids to continue playing even if they’re notsuperstars. No kid feels overlooked3.15 But some experts suggest that giving trophies to everyone sends the wrong message. In reallife, people are not always rewarded for just showing up. A person doesn’t get As just for coming toclass. A worker doesn’t get a raise just for arriving on time. Shouldn’t only the hardest-working orhighest-performing athletes get the trophies?16 Both Coffin and Anthony point out that trophies can lose their meaning when everyone gets one.Coffin also emphasizes that trophies are not an effective way to motivate players…17 As for Lucas, he sees both sides of the debate. He agrees that getting trophies made him feelgood about being on his teams. But there is one problem, he confesses.18 “I’m out of space.”Prompt: Should young athletes get an award just for participating in a sport?response that explains whether or not young athletes should get an award just for participating in asport. Include information from the passages that provides reasons and evidence that support yourpoint of view. Use information from both passages to support the response.• Review the passages• Create clear, organized paragraphs• Draw information from both passages• Use evidence from the passages to support your point of view• Pay attention to the grammar, structure, and mechanics of your sentencesBe sure to include:• An introduction• Information from the passages to support your opinion• A conclusion Arts & Humanities Writing ENGLISH 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)