The Dodgers and the Giants
According to the article, which is one reason why the Giants moved to California?
The Giants were experiencing a period of low revenue.
Both articles discuss baseball, but they focus on different ideas. What is the MAIN difference between the central idea of the two texts?
(Allies in the Infield and The Dodgers and Giants)
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Allies in the Infield shows how cooperation can create a positive change, while The Dodgers and the Giants show how rivalry creates strong and loyal emotion
Which lines from the passage express the purpose of Katie's song?
Just to cheer up the boys she knew/ She made the gang sing this song
It was the seventh-inning stretch on a hot, humid day at Wrigley Field. Marina always thought the Chicago summers seemed endless, and the games lasted for hours, but she knew her grandpa loved them. She tried not to think of all of the other places she would rather be. She felt the hard bench on her back, as the scent of hot dogs wafted in the air and the cheers of the crowd rang in her ears. The blazing-hot sun beating down on her cap, she realized it was time for the entire stadium to stand.
How do the phrases “hot, humid day,” “the Chicago summers seemed endless, and the games lasted for hours,” “hard bench on her back,” and “blazing-hot sun beating down on her cap” affect the reader’s understanding of how Marina feels in this paragraph?
They show that she is uncomfortable
How do “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and “America’s Baseball Anthem” represent different aspects of the song “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”?
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” portrays an individual’s love of the game, while “America’s Baseball Anthem” emphasizes the history behind the song.
In what way does the article contrast the New York Giants with the Brooklyn Dodgers prior to the teams' moves to California?
The New York Giants struggled to win games, whereas the Brooklyn Dodgers had an excellent record.
What is the closest synonym for the word degrading?
a. belittling
b. refreshing
c. indefinite
d. unique
belittling
"Katie Casey was baseball mad/Had the fever and had it bad" Is which type of figurative language?
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metaphor/idiom
Provide a summary of the story
A girl watching a baseball game hears the song “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and asks her grandfather to tell her about the history of the song.
How do the perspectives of Katie Casey in “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and Marina in “America’s Baseball Anthem” differ?
DOUBLE JEPOARDY
Katie Casey loves baseball, while Marina is only interested in baseball because of her grandfather
Why is relocation NOT the central idea of the story?
a. The teams move at different times
b. The teams stopped playing each other
c. The rivalry existed before and after the move
d. The move was more important than competition
The rivalry existed before and after the move
The article would be most useful as a source for a student research project on
a. Major League Baseball Hall of Fame
b. the civil rights movement and professional sports
c. Major League Baseball's minor league
d. the history of the segregated Southern states in the U.s.
WAGER YOUR POINTS
the civil rights movement and professional sports
"Katie Casey was baseball mad/Had the fever and had it bad" What does this mean?
Katie is passionate about baseball
How does the female character change at the end of the story?
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Although she'd rather be swimming at the town pool, she enjoys spending time with her grandfather.
How do the perspectives of Katie Casey in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and Marina in "America's Baseball Anthem" differ?
Katie Casey loves baseball, while Marina is only interested in baseball because of her father.
In the last paragraph, the author presents information about the land on which Dodgers Stadium was built in order to ___________? (In part 1)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
reveal the ways the Dodgers' move negatively impacted the citizens of Los Angelos.
Which detail would best support the idea that baseball can influence how people relate to one another?
a. a statistic about how many games were played
b. an example of fans forming strong loyalty to a team
c. a description of a stadium
d. a list of names
an example of fans forming strong loyalty to a team
What theme is best supported by the song?
a. Sports build community and enjoyment
b. Winning is more important than fun
c. Baseball is only for professional players
d. Games should end quickly
Sports build community and enjoyment
What is the meaning of oppresive?
brutal
How are the two stories related?
Steal 200 points from another team
One is a baseball song, while the other is an explanation of the creation of the song.
Based on the information in the article, which happened LAST?
a. The Giants moved to Candlestick Park
b. The Dodgers won their first home game against the Giants.
c. The Giants played their first game in the City of San Francisco.
d. People in San Francisco had a welcoming parade for the Giants
The Giants moved to Candlestick Park
Which statement best explains how perspective differs between Allies in the Infield and The Dodgers and the Giants?
a. One author supports baseball, and the other criticizes it
b. One author focuses on how working together improves situations, while the other focuses on how competition shapes identity
c. One article givens opinions and the other facts
One author focuses on how working together improves situations, while the other focuses on how competition shapes identity
Why does the song focus more on the experience of being at the game rather than the final score or who wins?
a. To teach listeners the rules of baseball
b. To show that baseball games are usually unimportant
c. To emphasize enjoyment, tradition, and shared experience
d. To suggest that winning does not matter in sports
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
To emphasize enjoyment, tradition, and shared experience
Why is “America’s Baseball Anthem” often connected to national identity rather than just the sport itself?
A. It explains the history of baseball
B. It highlights baseball as a shared American tradition
C. It lists famous American baseball players
D. It focuses on winning championships
It highlights baseball as a shared American tradition
How do “America’s Baseball Anthem” and “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” differ in their primary purpose?
A. One teaches rules while the other entertains
B. One focuses on national identity, while the other emphasizes personal enjoyment
C. One is critical of baseball culture, while the other supports it
D. One is formal, while the other is historical
One focuses on national identity, while the other emphasizes personal enjoyment