4. What are some reasons Grey Cohen gives to support her argument that Olivia Moultrie should not go pro? (Olivia won’t be able to change her mind later; teen years are meant for self-exploration and self-discovery; Olivia may suffer from mental burnout; she increases her chance of physical injury.) 5. What are some reasons Nicole gives to support her argument that Olivia should go pro? (Specializing at a young age could turn into a successful career; going pro allows Olivia to plan a future; having no aim or direction can be just as bad as committing early; not choosing can lead to missed opportunities.) 6. Based on information in the graph, how might playing multiple sports affect the body? (Playing multiple sports may decrease the risk of injury; specializing in a single sport can lead to injuries caused by repetitive trauma.) 7. Why do you think the author included information about Olivia’s story in a timeline instead of placing the information in the main text? (A timeline allows readers to see important facts about different parts of Olivia’s life quickly.) 4 Reflect: Ask students to respond in writing to the following questions: Imagine you were a teen pro athlete. What sport would you play? What would your daily life be like? What would be best about this life? What would you miss? After students have finished writing, call on volunteers to read their responses. 5 Group Activity: Have the class debate the issue of going pro. Divide the class into two groups, one for going pro as a teen and the other against. • To prepare for the debate, each team should fill out parts 1 and 2 of the organizer on page 20 of the student handbook, using arguments and evidence to support its side. • When the groups are ready, have each side state its argument from part 1. • Each group will then rebut the other side, using any appropriate counter arguments developed for part 2. • Have students complete “Part 3: The Reflection” of the “Debate Organizer” on page 20. Allow time for students to share their responses. 6 Quick Check: Have students respond to the quiz on page 21 of the student handbook. They can then compare answers and discuss any discrepancies. For answers, go to the Answer Key that begins on page 28 of this book.
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