Mid-Unit 1 Assessment:
Identifying Opinion and Evidence in "Roots of American Sports"
Sharbie
Permanente
3. The author shares the opinion: Sports are a form of entertainment. Identify which of the
following statements are evidence the author uses to support that opinion (circle all that apply):
a. People around the world go to games.
b. People around the world watch sports on television.
c. Many athletes who play in college go on to play professional sports.
d. Professional sports bring in a large amount of money by selling tickets to games and sports
merchandise.
e. There are several influences on American sports.