document analysis exercize a

8/7/2019 Document Analysis Exercize A

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The Football DBQ

Mr. Wilson


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P.O.V.

WHO IS SAYING IT AND WHY IS HESAYING IT?

IS THERE SO METHING (INTER NAL OR EX TER NAL PRE SSU RE S) C AUSING THE PER SON TO SAY THE THINGS HE / S HE IS SAYING?FINALLY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR OUR STUDY OF WORLD HISTORY?


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The SitutationThe annual PVHS versus Penn footballgame was played Friday night. Due tofamily commitments I was unable to attendthe game. The game was decided whenJonathan Park caught a touchdown pass onthe last play of the 4th quarter givingPVHS a 14-10 victory. Monday morningwhen I arrived at school "everyone" istalking about the "catch" and the victory.


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ThoughtsW hat I want to know is what REALLYhappened and just how great of a play thiscatch actually was. Throughout the day Ispoke to the following people in an attemptto obtain the truth. As I review each sourceI must constantly ask myself "what is thevalidity of each person's comment andwhat is their particular expertise in the areaof high school football.


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DOCUMEN T 1

Tom Robard, Newspaper Reporter, The Long Beach Press TelegramThe annual PVHS-Penn football game ended indramatic fashion when Jonathan Park caught thegame winning touchdown pass as time expired.Park made a leaping catch and landed safely inthe endzone capping an improbable come from

behind win for the Sea Kings.(note: most high school game results are phonedinto the newspaper sports desk)


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DOCUMEN T 2

Jonathan Park, PVHS W ide Receiver whocaught the winning pass

Did you see that catch?! I mean it wasgreat! Man I knew I had it! That D-back was nothing! I ran right by him and justreached out and pulled it in. Focus, realfocus!! W e're number 1!!


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DOCUMEN T 3

Tecia Barton, Offensive Coach, PVHS

Great catch! Unbelievable! Jonathan has heartand no quit in him. W hen it mattered I knew hewould come through. He's tough, a real gamer! Ihad the team focused. W e were ready to play.

Never a doubt!


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DOCUMEN T 4

Jasmine McNeil, PVHS Cheerleader Captain

It was a totally awesome catch! W e won thegame and, like totally disgraced that other team. Iknew we would win after our half-time show,and we did! W e rock! Go Sea Kings! Those Pennguys had no chance. And you should have seenthose Penn girls! Their cheers were sloppy andscreechy. No wonder we won!!! W e're number 1!!


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DOCUMEN T 6

Demetrius Johnson, Defensive back whocovered Jonathan, Penn High School

W e were robbed. That guy never caughtthe ball, he was lying there on the groundand the ball fell in his hands. He pushed

me and the ref never saw nothing. PVHS isnothing but a bunch of cheats!


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DOCUMEN T 7

Mark Burton, Defensive Coach, Penn HighSchool

W hat can I say? Demetrius played himreal tight. PVHS ended up on the groundwith the ball and the touchdown. Somenights you just aren't lucky, some you are.


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DOCUMEN T 9

Robert Benson, Assistant Football Coach,UCLA. Excerpt from his scouting report.

#83 Jonathan Park, Senior. Position: W ideReceiver. Height: 5'6". W eight: 155.Comment: Has poor hands and onlyaverage speed


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P.O.V.

WHO IS SAYING IT AND WHY IS HESAYING IT?

IS THERE SO METHING (INTER NAL OR EX TER NAL PRE SSU RE S) C AUSING THE PER SON TO SAY THE THINGS HE / S HE IS SAYING?FINALLY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR OUR STUDY OF WORLD HISTORY?

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