Video Games Argumentative Texts

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

1. 1. Who is the intended audience for this article?

• Video game developers

• Children

• Parents

• Teachers

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

2. 2. Which of the following is a claim from the article?

• Video games are fun.

• Video games can be a great source of learning and entertainment for your kids.

• All kids should play video games.

• Video games are only for entertainment.

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

3. 3. Paragraph 4 is important to the article because it provides information about how

• video games can help with problem-solving skills.

• video games are challenging.

• video games allow kids to fail.

• video games help kids learn social skills.

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

4. 4. Which piece of evidence supports the idea that video games can help kids learn?

• Puzzles and strategy games can help kids to think critically.

• Video games are a source of entertainment.

• Video games provide opportunities for kids to practice overcoming challenges.

• Many games involve working with other players.

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

For the next 3 questions, you will select one of 3 reasons the author uses to support their claim. Only choose ONE for each. You will choose a different one each time.

5. 5A. What are three main reasons the author gives to support their claim?

Choose ONE correct claims mentioned in the passage: "Are Video Games Good for Kids?"

• Helps kids develop problem-solving skills

• Helps teach them how to read

• Helps kids practice overcoming challenges in life

• Helps kids focus better at school

• Helps kids develop social skills

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

5. 5B. What are three main reasons the author gives to support their claim?

Choose ONE correct claims mentioned in the passage: "Are Video Games Good for Kids?"

• Helps kids develop problem-solving skills

• Helps teach them how to read

• Helps kids practice overcoming challenges in life

• Helps kids focus better at school

• Helps kids develop social skills

Passage 1: Are Video Games Good for Kids?

5. 5C. What are three main reasons the author gives to support their claim?

Choose ONE correct claims mentioned in the passage: "Are Video Games Good for Kids?"

• Helps kids develop problem-solving skills

• Helps teach them how to read

• Helps kids practice overcoming challenges in life

• Helps kids focus better at school

• Helps kids develop social skills

1. Passage 2: Do You Want Your Kids Playing That?

2. 1. Which of the following is an opinion from the article?

• Playing video games for long periods of time can have negative effects.

• Video games can lead to bad posture.

• Some video games may contain topics that are inappropriate for children.

• It’s clear that video games can have a negative impact on a child’s physical and mental health

1. Passage 2: Do You Want Your Kids Playing That?

2. 2. What is the author’s main claim in this article?

• Kids should play video games.

• Parents should be aware of the potential risks of video games and limit the time spent playing them.

• Video games are all bad for children.

• Video games have no impact on children.

1. Passage 2: Do You Want Your Kids Playing That?

2. 3. Paragraph 2 is important because it provides information about how -

• video games can be fun.

• playing video games for long periods can have negative effects.

• video games can improve social skills.

• video games can lead to positive behaviors.