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What does it mean for players to be good sports? When some baseball players practice hard and try again, they learn the skills they need to win. Cheer them on when good sports don’t give up!

What does it mean for players to be good sports? When some basketball players choose to be kind and show respect, everyone has fun, no matter how the game ends. Cheer them on when they are good sports, win or lose!

What does it mean for players to be Good Sports? When some flag football players follow the rules and show respect for others, everyone stays safe and has fun. Cheer them on when Good Sports Play Fair!

What does it mean for players to be Good Sports? When some soccer players work together on the field, the whole team gets better and has more fun. Cheer them on when Good Sports Use Teamwork!

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, follows Mike Blunt, a smaller-than-average boy who becomes a batboy for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is constantly teased by the players for being so small. However, one of the players, Roberto Clemente, stands up for him and serves as a role model for how to handle discrimination and prejudice. This audio study presents concepts such as elements of plot and mood, as well as key vocabulary words.