Close Read: Gaming Communities

environment - noun - the surroundings or conditions in which one exists. Write a sentence using the vocabulary word about the environment in our cafeteria.

foster - verb - to nurture; to help something grow and develop. Use this sentence starter - write out the full sentence: A belief that I have fostered in my heart is _______________________________.

foundation - noun - basis or key standard that supports something. (Buildings have concrete foundations for them to stand on. Groups of people have rules and ideas that are their foundations. Arguments have foundations made of facts and reasons). Write a sentence using the vocabulary word about a connection you have with someone in your life. What is the foundation of your relationship?

moniker - noun - a nickname or pseudonym Write a sentence using the vocabulary word.

revenue - noun - income; money paid to or made by a business Write a sentence using the vocabulary word.

Identify an example idea that supports the author’s claim in “Gaming Helps Develop Communication Skills.” Give a quote, then explain the author’s claim and how the example supports it.

Identify an example of evidence in “Gaming Does Not Promote Positive Communication.” Give a quote of the evidence, then explain how the author uses evidence to develop her reasons and support her claim.

Authors of argumentative texts need to choose their words carefully in order to persuade their audiences. What part of one of these arguments was especially persuasive to you? Give a 1-sentence quote and then explain why you found it to be effective.

The writers of the Point and Counterpoint essays have opposing views about the impact of gaming. What could be the compromise between these ideas? What would be a reasonable middle ground between their contrasting views?