Nonfiction Article of the Week - I'm Lovin' Lit · a. The new Tommy John surgery has the potential to save the career of athletes. b. The number of young people injured in sports

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Nonfiction Article of the Week7-13: Youth Sports Injuries (MIDTERM)

Table of Contents

Terms of Use 2

Table of Contents 3

Digital Components/Google Classroom Guide 4

About This Midterm: Teacher’s Instructions 5-6

Article: Youth Sports Injuries on the Rise 7-8

Article: Youth Sports Injuries on the Rise 9-10

Student Answer Sheet 11-12

Answer Sheet Key (Regular Midterm) 13-14

Answer Sheet Key (Modified Midterm) 15-16

Midterm (Regular) 17-22

Midterm (Regular) Answer Key W/Standards 23-28

Midterm (Modified) 29-34

Midterm (Modified) Answer Key W/Standards 35-40



Teacher’s Guide

Instructions for Google Classroom Digital ComponentsAll student activities are available in digital format compatible with Google Classroom. They are available in two formats: Google Slides and Google Forms.

Google SlidesFirst, I have made all student pages available in Google Slides format. Students can simply add text boxes to any area they wish to type on. To access the Google Slides for this article, copy and paste the link below into your browser. *Note that you’ll need to make a copy of the folder or slide before you can use it.*

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Google FormsI have made the assessments available in Google Forms. Here, they are self-grading, and I have set them all up with answer keys so they are ready to go for you. You’ll need to find these two files in your download folder to use Google Forms. The first file contains the links to the Forms, and the second file is explicit instructions for use. Look inside the Google Forms folder.



Teacher’s Guide

About This Midterm

30 Total Questions5 Questions for RI.7.1 (4 multiple choice, 1 open-ended)5 Questions for RI.7.2 (4 multiple choice, 1 open-ended)5 Questions for RI.7.3 (4 multiple choice, 1 open-ended)5 Questions for RI.7.4 (4 multiple choice, 1 open-ended)5 Questions for RI.7.5 (4 multiple choice, 1 open-ended)5 Questions for RI.7.6 (4 multiple choice, 1 open-ended)

Modified ArticleArticle

Regular Midterm

Modified Midterm(Only 2 choices instead of 4)



Teacher’s Guide

About This Midterm

Self-grading Google Forms assessment included for Midterm and Modified Midterm

Paper-saving, easy-grading answer sheet included.

Answer key includes specific standard tested for each question (in green)


vary. Tommy Johns went on to play for another 15 years after his surgery, earning over half of his 288 career wins after the surgery. For many patients though, it does not last for a long time. For 25 to 30 percent of athletes who get the surgery, it only lasts two years. And it can cut the careers of high school players short because it is does not last forever. Eighth and ninth graders who get the surgery are three times less likely to play baseball in college.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine records data on the surgery. Every year, the number of young people getting the surgery rises by 6%. More young people are getting injured playing baseball than ever before.

youth sports injurieson the RiseIn 1974, Tommy John was a Major League

Baseball player pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the middle of an excellent season and he had a 13-3 record. Then, he damaged his left elbow, tearing its ligament. He thought he would never pitch again.

But Dr. Frank Jobe thought something different. He performed surgery on John, saving his pitching career. Today, doctors call this surgery the Tommy John surgery. A tendon from another part of the athlete’s body is used to repair or replace the torn part of the inner elbow.

The Tommy John Surgery

This illustration shows the anatomy of the ulnar collateral ligament (the thick triangular band) in a pitcher’s elbow. During Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery), the ligament in the elbow is replaced with either a tendon from elsewhere in the patient’s body or a tendon from donated tissue.

The surgery is a common for baseball players. About 25% of all Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers have had the surgery. But it is not only MLB players that go under the knife. Actually, 15-19 years olds make up almost 60 percent of all Tommy John surgeries in the United States.

The number of young people getting the surgery is alarming. The surgery saves the careers of many major league players, but results can



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The surgery is a common for baseball players. About 25% of all Major League Baseball pitchers have had the surgery. But it is not only MLB players that go under the knife. Actually, 15-19 years olds make up almost 60 percent of all Tommy John surgeries in the United States.

The number of young people getting the surgery is alarming. The surgery saves the careers of many major league players, but results can vary. Tommy Johns went on to play for another 15 years after his surgery, earning over half of his 288 career wins after the surgery. For many patients though, it does not last for a long time. For 25 to 30 percent of athletes who get the surgery, it only lasts two years. And it can cut the careers of high school players short because it is does not last forever. Eighth and ninth graders who get the surgery are three times less likely to play baseball in college.

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Tommy John himself is displeased that the surgery that bears his name is so popular. He

said, "When I had [the surgery] done in 1974, I didn't think it would be the epidemic it is right

now. It's absolutely inexcusable... You get a parent that sees a kid that has pretty good ability

and will hire coaches. They'll train year-round and then they'll wonder why their arm goes at

13 years old.”

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Text From Article Inferences Made About Author’s POV

The number of young people getting the surgery is alarming. The surgery saves the careers of many major league players, but results can vary. Tommy Johns went on to play for another 15 years after his surgery, earning over half of his 288 career wins after the surgery. For many patients though, it does not last for a long time. For 25 to 30 percent of athletes who get the surgery, it only lasts two years. And it can cut the careers of high school players short because it is does not last forever. Eighth and ninth graders who get the surgery are three times less likely to play baseball in college.

A. Some parents have unrealistic expectations about their children’s performance in sports.

B. Having the surgery in order to continue a young athlete’s career is a risky gamble.

C. Most of the Tommy John surgeries performed are on younger athletes.

D. Young athletes considering the surgery should not expect to have Tommy John’s success post-surgery.




Midterm Version A

6. Which statement below is a major central idea of the article?a. The new Tommy John surgery has the potential to save the career of athletes.b. The number of young people injured in sports is increasing.c. During Tommy John surgery, the ligament in the elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere.d. Sports injuries are major problems in both youth sports and professional sports.

7. How is the central idea that you identified above developed in the subsection The Tommy John Surgery? a. The author identifies all of the potential consequences of the Tommy John surgery.b. The author explains how the Tommy John surgery is performed.c. The author mentions several reasons that an athlete might choose this surgery.d. The author discusses one specific type of sports injury that is fairly common in youth sports.

8. Which statement about the article is not objective?a. Teens should not have the Tommy John surgery.b. Researchers determined that kids should not choose a single sport to play.c. Having the Tommy John surgery in middle or high school makes it less likely that the athlete will

play in college.d. The number of young soccer players treated in emergency rooms increased 78 percent.

9. Which sentence below belongs in an objective summary of the subsection The Tommy John Surgery? a. The Tommy John surgery sometimes does not significantly extend the playing career of the athlete.b. Tommy Johns played for 15 years after his surgery.c. Only a small percentage of middle schoolers undergo the Tommy John surgery.d. Tommy Johns earned hundreds of career wins after his surgery.

10. Complete the graphic organizer below by adding details from the article.

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Midterm Version B

6. Which statement below is a major central idea of the article?

a. The new Tommy John surgery has the potential to save the career of athletes.

b. The number of young people injured in sports is increasing.

7. How is the central idea that you identified above developed in the subsection The Tommy John Surgery?

a. The author identifies all of the potential consequences of the Tommy John surgery.

b. The author discusses one specific type of sports injury that is fairly common in youth sports.

8. Which statement about the article is not objective?

a. Teens should not have the Tommy John surgery.

b. Researchers determined that kids should not choose a single sport to play.

9. Which sentence below belongs in an objective summary of the subsection The Tommy John Surgery?

a. The Tommy John surgery sometimes does not significantly extend the playing career of the athlete.

b. Tommy Johns earned hundreds of career wins after his surgery.

10. Complete the graphic organizer below by adding details from the article.

Reasons kids join travel teams

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Nonfiction Article of the Week - I'm Lovin' Lit · a. The new Tommy John surgery has the potential to save the career of athletes. b. The number of young people injured in sports