Respond to Reading - Video Games: Good or Bad?
Essential Question: What are the positive and negative effects of new technology?
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Group 1
Source 1.1
Yes to Video Games
Critics of video games have an inaccurate view that video games are bad for kids. More than 90% of kids have access to video games. Research shows that video games have a positive effect and help children learn skills.
Many video games can improve hand-eye coordination. Hand-eye coordination is the ability to use hands and eyes together to do something, such as hitting a ball.
Video games can also teach problem-solving skills. When kids play video games, they may use reasoning to figure out what to do to advance in the game. Often kids need to make decisions quickly.
No to Video Games
Can playing video games harm a child’s health? The answer is yes! Research shows that playing video games can have bad effects on children.
Video games can encourage bad behavior. The data shows that playing violent video games can make children act violently. It is an alarming effect.
Another drawback is that children may spend less time with their friends. Many children spend a lot of time playing video games alone. Kids need to spend time with their friends.
In conclusion, video games are more harmful than helpful for children. Children should be spending time with friends. They should be active and not playing video games.
Question 1a
Describe what the author of "Yes to Video Games" thinks about video games.
Question 1b
Discuss one example the author of "Yes to Video Games" uses to support the opinion that video games are good. One example the author of "Yes to Video Games" uses is that video games _____________________________________________________________.
Question 1c
Explain one reason the "No to Video Games" author provides to support the opinion that video games are bad.
Group 2
Work with a partner. Discuss the Essential Question: What are the positive and negative effects of new technology? Then write your answers below. Cite text evidence.
Question 2a
What are the positive and negative effects of video games on children?
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