To solve this problem, we need to find the
sequence of events in the article “Path to the Bigs.” The instructions say:
- Box the signal words (like “First,” “Then,” “Finally,” etc.)
- Underline the important events
- Number the events 1–2–3 in the order they happen
Let’s go step by step through the text and pull out the key steps a player takes on the path to Major League Baseball.
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Step 1: Find the signal words and important events
Looking at the article:
> First, a scout from a MLB club learns about promising players and watches them in action. If impressed, the scout informs the team of players with potential. Then, the team drafts the players and signs them to a contract. But it’s not for the majors. The prospects next go into the team’s minor league system to refine skills.
> The levels of Minor League Baseball ascend from Rookie- through Single-, Double-, and Triple-A leagues... Players who improve may advance within the system...
> Finally, if all the stars align, a player gets “called up” to the majors...
So the main sequence is:
1.
Scout finds and watches talented players → then reports to team → team drafts and signs them.
2.
Player goes to minor leagues (Rookie, Single-A, Double-A, Triple-A) to develop skills — can take years.
3.
If successful, player gets called up to the majors (MLB).
These are the three big stages.
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Step 2: Match to numbering 1–2–3
We number them in the order they happen:
✔ Event 1: Scout identifies talent → team drafts and signs player → sends to minor leagues
*(This is the starting point — before any pro play)*
✔ Event 2: Player plays in minor leagues, moves up levels as they improve
*(This is the middle stage — development)*
✔ Event 3: Player gets called up to the major leagues
*(This is the final goal — making it to “the show”)*
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Final Check:
Does this match the flow of the article? Yes.
The article says:
- “First...” → scouting/drafting/signing/minor leagues start
- Then describes moving up through minor league levels
- “Finally...” → called up to majors
Perfect.
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Final Answer:
1. Scout finds player → team drafts and signs → sends to minor leagues
2. Player develops in minor leagues (moves up levels)
3. Player gets called up to Major League Baseball
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade sequencing worksheet.
