“Parents Vs. Kids: The Real Fortnite Battle” RI.8

In the article's introduction, the author suggests that you might see other students doing what in the hallway between classes?

• squad-up for battle

• use Fortnite slang

• perform Fortnite dances

• all of these

The most popular arguments against games like Fortnite are that students might become...

• violent and overweight

• aggressive and social

• angry and left out

• lazy and smart

According to the article, playing violent video games has been proven to make teens more likely to commit acts of violence.

• True

• False

According to the article, spending too much time in front of a screen can harm your health.

• True

• False

Some parents argue that the violence in Fortnite is harmless because it is...

• not real

• cartoon-like

• meant to be funny

• all of these

Cognitive benefits are good for ___.

• the brain
• socialization

• math

• teamwork

The Education Week article points out that Fortnite is a classic ___ where kids can socialize and play beyond the watchful eyes of parents or teachers.

• safe space

• hidden place

• teen space

• third place

The article suggests that some top Fortnite players may be able to ...

• earn a college scholarship for Fortnite

• compete in an esports program in college

• both of these

• neither of these

Read the paragraph from the article below. Then, identify 2 facts or pieces of evidence from the article that

are included to support the given claim.

Still, it may be worth shooting for the more realistic goal of joining a university Fortnite league

team. Some universities are even starting to offer financial scholarships to get students to sign up and

play. Ashland University in Ohio recently announced that they’ll grant top Fortnite players up to

$4,000 tuition to join their newly formed esports program, competing in squads of four. The university

already offers esports for Overwatch and League of Legends. This begs the question: will Fortnite

become like football or soccer-- a recognized sport?

Claim: Playing Fortnite could help some teens get a college education.

(A) Some universities are starting to offer financial scholarships to get

students to sign up and play.

(B)______________________________________________

(C)_______________________________________________

• Still, it may be worth shooting for the more realistic goal of joining a university Fortnite league

  team

• Ashland University in Ohio recently announced that they’ll grant top Fortnite players up to

  $4,000 tuition to join their newly formed esports program, competing in squads of four.

• The university

  already offers esports for Overwatch and League of Legends.

• This begs the question: will Fortnite

  become like football or soccer-- a recognized sport?

Choose the TWO facts/evidence from the article listed below that support the CLAIM, Playing video games like Fortnite may have adverse affects on teens and preteens.

• Squire and Gaydos go on to mention that in this ”third place,” kids learn to negotiate conflict,

  practice their independence, and explore the types of people they want to become.

• Australian schools sent home warning letters after seeing Fortnite lead to an increase in online

  bullying and inappropriate language.

• However, aggressive behavior is not violent behavior, and no such link exists between playing

  violent video games and committing acts of violence.

• For example, the American Psychological Association (APA) released a statement in 2017 that

  labeled violent video games as a “risk factor for aggression.”

• Playing the game requires a lot of collaboration and teamwork, promoting pro-social behavior

  within the game and outside of the game, too.