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Color-code the sentence.

Which sentence would best introduce the topic?

• Many female athletes today dream of playing professional basketball after college.

• The UWG Ladies Basketball Team has a long history of competitive success.

• The head coach believes that practice time is more important than natural talent.

• Basketball is one of the most popular sports at the University of West Georgia.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Match each type of structure with the detail from the text about the University of West Georgia Ladies Basketball Team.

a

b

c

cause/effect

comparison

problem/solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The UWG team practices hard every week. Dedication to training is key to their winning record.

​ (a)   The team has a strong, unified culture. This positive environment fosters strong relationships. ​ (b)   Ultimately, the UWG Ladies Basketball Team's success is built equally on intense preparation and supportive teamwork.

• Players study game film to improve shots.
• Athletes meet to help with homework often.
• The team has a blue bus with a wolf on it.
• Students like to cheer for the team at games.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

A student is planning to write an informative report about the University of West Georgia (UWG) Ladies Basketball Team. What information does NOT belong in the report?

• The team won the Gulf South Conference Championship in the 1970s.

• Players practice three times a week and lift weights twice a week.

• The University of West Georgia's football team recently won a championship.

• Guard K'Nyeisa Miller holds the school record for most assists in a single game.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The UWG Ladies Basketball Team held an intense practice on Tuesday to prepare for the regional tournament. During the practice, they focused heavily on defensive drills and running offensive plays. ​ (a)   the coach also held a private meeting to review game footage from their last loss. In addition, the team spent an entire day working on free throws and three-point shots. ​ (b)   the team felt much more confident and prepared for their upcoming rival game.

• (a) Later that week,
• (a) First of all,
• (a) In contrast,
• (b) As a result,
• (b) In addition,
• (b) Meanwhile,

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2