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“Professional Athlete Nature-Versus-Nurture Report”
Act as a journalist reporting on another pro athlete who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to reach their goals. Use Lewis’s format to explain the role of nature and nurture in the athlete’s life and explain how the history of the sport created a position that was specifically designed for this kind of athlete. Use the questions below to guide your writing process.
Read aloud a short summary of your article to present to peers.
Teaching Suggestion: Consider providing parameters on the length and formatting of the student report. Students may wish to present their report in the form of digital media such as a presentation or mock interview.
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