Movie Theaters Debate Assessment

Why do some people believe we still need movie theaters?

• People can stream movies at home
• People can enjoy movies without distractions in the theater
• Movie theaters have lots of germs
• It is too expensive to go to the movies

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is one reason some people think we don't need movie theaters?

• Theaters hire workers
• People can stream movies at home
• People can enjoy movies without distractions in the theater
• Movie theaters have lots of germs

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What has caused many movie theaters to close recently?

• Lack of interest in movies
• Too many distractions in movie theaters
• COVID-19 pandemic
• High ticket prices

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Where can people watch movies without distractions according to the passage?

• Movie theaters
• At a friend's house
• While on a walk
• In the comfort of their own homes

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is one argument in favor of keeping movie theaters open?

• They are too loud
• They are expensive
• They hire workers
• They are too crowded

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1