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a Good Sport
aCTIvITy 3.10
Learning Targets
• Cite textual evidence to support an interpretation of a motif in the novel Tangerine.
• Write an effective thesis, introduction, and conclusion for an essay about sportsmanship in Tangerine.
Novel Study
In this activity, you will cite evidence from the novel to support your ideas about my Notes the motif of sportsmanship in Tangerine.
1. Quickwrite: Consider the following quotes about sportsmanship. Which one do you agree with most, and why?
“The moment of victory is much too short to live for that and nothing else.” —Martina Navratilova, tennis player
“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” —Vince Lombardi, football coach
“Victory isn’t defined by wins or losses. It is defined by effort. If you can truthfully say, ‘I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,’ then you’re a winner.” —Wolfgang Schadler, Olympic luge competitor and coach
2. After reading the entries for “September” in Part 2 of Tangerine, complete the graphic organizer to evaluate the sportsmanship of different characters, providing textual evidence from the novel.
Character
Good or Bad Sport?
Textual Evidence
Paul Fisher
Eric Fisher
Victor Guzman
Joey Costello
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LearNING STraTeGIeS:
Quickwrite, Graphic Organizer, Discussion Groups
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