Application Paragraph Map Template (No text boxes for easier feedback, but please keep content in this same order) TOPIC SENTENCE (This review aims to analyze the need of trophies or rewards for children.) CLAIM 1 It is harmful to reward children for their baseless efforts rather than their achievements. PIECE OF EVIDENCE 1 FOR CLAIM 1 Merryman cites evidence from a study of Gold Medal Olympians to back up this claim. EXPLANATION FOR PIECE OF EVIDENCE 1 Making a mistake or losing is perfectly fine. Found in a study of Olympians, a hallmark of an Olympic gold medalist is their ability to overcome adversity. PIECE OF EVIDENCE 2 FOR CLAIM 1 A while back my cousins daughter tried out for her school’s volleyball team. She didn’t make the “A” Team since she wasn’t as talented as the other players, but she stuck with it. EXPLANATION FOR PIECE OF EVIDENCE 2 She has been developing her skills on the “B” team and her progress has been excellent. CLAIM 2 Consolation prizes can be harmful since they contribute to the idea that we are all winners. PIECE OF EVIDENCE 1 FOR CLAIM 2 Trophies should be given to persons who have achieved something rather than to those who have just participated in an activity, according to several writers and athletes from throughout the globe who have addressed this issue. EXPLANATION FOR PIECE OF EVIDENCE 1 This growing and becoming more reliant is done step-by-step. In the end, it doesn’t matter how they seem. In the end, it’s about their journey, and what they’ve learned because of it. PIECE OF EVIDENCE 2 FOR CLAIM 2 Winning a trophy is an abstract concept for poor performance, in the real world not putting in worth while effort could result in deteriorated health. EXPLANATION FOR PIECE OF EVIDENCE 2 In the end, it’s about how they eat and exercise, how their health is growing, and what they’ve learned and that prize, because of the their perseverance, pales in contrast to receiving an award or complement. CONCLUSION A consolation prize is something that most people have had at some time in their life, and although some think it’s a good thing, others don’t. I believe that consolation prizes are a harmful instrument since they contribute to the idea that we are all winners. Trophies should be given to persons who have achieved something rather than to those who have just participated in an activity, according to several writers and athletes from throughout the globe who have addressed this issue.