You have read “Hard Knocks” and “Game Changer,” which both discuss concussions. Using details from both articles, write an essay arguing whether kids should or should not play tackle football. In your essay, be sure to consider the possible injuries related to concussions and what is being done to help reduce the risk of concussions in young athletes.

Write a well-organized, text-dependent response. Be sure to save time to edit and review your work for complete sentences, spelling, punctuation, and appropriate language.