Question

we do-group work
say: what does the text say?
afterward, the team voted,
and the hartsdale posse all
agreed that we wanted to
play in the league. dad had
shown us that we could
play, and even though we
had lost we knew we would
be ready for the next
season.
mean: what signpost did you notice in this section? what does chris finally realize about his father?
connect: how does this moment help chris to deal with his conflict moving forward?

Explanation:

For "Say: What does the text say?":

The text states that after a game, the Hartsdale Posse team voted unanimously to play in a league; their dad had proven they could compete, and despite a loss, they knew they would be prepared for the next season.

For "Mean: What signpost did you notice in this section? What does Chris finally realize about his father?":

The signpost here is "Realize" (a moment of insight). Chris realizes his father was right about the team's ability to compete in a league, as their performance (even with a loss) showed they have the skill to play at that level.

For "Connect: How does this moment help Chris to deal with his conflict moving forward?":

This moment gives Chris confidence in his team's and his own abilities, and trust in his father's judgment. This will help him approach future conflicts (like competitive challenges or disagreements with his dad) with more assurance, knowing they can grow from setbacks and that his father's guidance is valuable.

Answer:

1. The Hartsdale Posse team voted unanimously to play in the league after their game. Their dad had shown they could compete, and even though they lost, they knew they would be ready for the next season.
2. Signpost: Moment of realization. Chris realizes his father was correct about the team's ability to play in the league, as their performance demonstrated they have the necessary skill.
3. This moment builds Chris's confidence in his team's capabilities and trust in his father's judgment. This will help him face future conflicts with more assurance, as he now understands they can learn from losses and that his father's input is reliable.