Lou Guerig

Name (First and Last)

1. In paragraph 1, the word figures means – (TEKS: 4.3B, CCSS: RI.4.4)

• numbers

• personalities

• amounts

• participates

2. The author organizes the information in paragraph 1 by – (TEKS: 4.9Diii, CCSS: RI.4.5)

• listing the reasons Lou loved baseball

• comparing schools Lou attended

• explaining Lou’s early life

• showing all the people who helped Lou succeed

3. The reader can infer that many baseball fans – (TEKS: 4.6F, CCSS: RI.4.1)

• started a support group for Lou when he got sick

• enjoyed watching Lou play baseball

• asked for Lou’s address to send him get well cards

• wanted to donate money to the New York Yankees

4. Lou’s teammates gave him the nickname “Iron Horse” to describe – (TEKS: 4.9Di, CCSS: RI.4.2)

• events that occurred during the first baseball season

• experiences they had with Lou’s family

• Lou’s work ethic

• ways Lou became ill

5. What was the main reason Lou was a success? (TEKS: 4.9Di, CCSS: RI.4.2)

• Lou’s parents always did everything they could to support his dreams.

• His teammates and coaches were always there with encouragement and money.

• Lou’s doctors never gave up on him even though he had a serious illness.

• He was a determined person who always had a positive attitude.

6. The main purpose of the selection is to – (TEKS: 4.10A, CCSS: RI.4.1)

• persuade the reader to check for Lou Gehrig’s disease

• provide facts about a famous baseball player

• compare baseball players with diseases

• describe how Lou Gehrig caught ALS

7. Which detail from the selection supports the idea that Lou’s teammates admired his determination? (TEKS: 4.9Di, CCSS: RI.4.2)

• Lou earned the nickname “Iron Horse” because of his effort and ability.

• Lou improved quickly once he joined the New York Yankees.

• Lou never missed a game in 14 years.

• Lou was loved by many and was a great example.

8. In which part of the selection would the reader find information about Lou Gehrig’s disease? (TEKS: 4.9Dii, CCSS: RI.4.7)

• the introductory paragraph

• the section titled “Career”

• the section titled “Illness”

• the photograph and caption

9. The author includes the quote from Lou, “I might have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for,” to emphasize Lou’s belief that – (TEKS: 4.10D, CCSS: RI.4.8)

• people should appreciate life no matter the circumstances

• even with many breaks along the way, the doctors helped

• more should be done to find a cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease

• baseball is better than football