It takes two...
Video Games
Video Games
Which phrase describes the structure of article 3?
Cause and Effect
This is what you should do if you do not understand something you read the first time you read it.
re-read
Something you should do the morning of the FSA Reading Assessment.
eat a good breakfast
In the sentence “It transported them from the hospital to a delightful world of sweets,” what does the phrase transport them mean?
carried them away
In “A Sweet Treat in a Tough Time,” who did Eleanor Abbottfirst create Candy Land for?
kids in a polio ward
Part A: What is one idea presented in both Article 1 and Article 2?
Too much time spent playing video games can have negative effects on a person’s health.
The topic (what the text is mostly about) and what the author wants you to know about the topic.
the main idea
Something you should do the night before the FSA Reading Testing.
get a good night's sleep
What does the word moderation mean as it is used in the sentence below?
"But when played safely and in moderation, Roblox games can help us stay connected— making a strange time feel a little less strange. "
a way that is reasonable and not extreme
According to the article, during difficult times, people play games to ______.
reduce stress
PART B Choose one detail from each text that supports the answer to Part A. (related to category 200)
“. . . time spent playing video games is time not spent being active.” (paragraph 10)
“. . . extra screen time could lead to problems ranging from weight gain to trouble sleeping.” (paragraph 3)
Clues in a text that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
context clues
All questions on the assessment should be...
read carefully
When you see the word support on FSA, you should _______________.
think about or find examples in the text to prove that your answer is correct or true
Based on the sidebar, what are TWO things that playing games can help improve?
coordination and brain function
In Article 3, “A Brain Boost?,” what is the author’s main point about video games? Explain how the author uses evidence to support this point.
In “A Brain Boost?,” the author’s main point is that video games may not be all that bad for you. The author uses evidence from two studies to support this point. The first study shows that playing video games may make some areas of the brain bigger. The second study shows that video games may help boost creativity.
This is what you do when you retell the events of a story or retell what you read.
summarizing
As you read, you should try to figure out the meanings of these?
unfamiliar words
When you see the word conclude, it most likely means you should _______________.
tell the important idea that you can figure out from what you read.
TWO ways Roblox and Candy Land are alike are that they're both ______.
for a number of players and popular with kids
How does paragraph 2 of Article 2, “R U 2 Plugged In?” fit in with the rest of the article?
Paragraph 2 suggests that using technology can have benefits. The rest of the article warns against too much screen time
This strategy means the same as the phrase "read between the lines."
inference
This is what should be done to answer choices that do not answer a question.
eliminate them
Read this sentence from Passage 1.
But there’s another reason Roblox has brought people comfort during quarantine.
What does the word comfort show about the author's viewpoint toward Roblox?
The author believes Roblox makes people feel good.
How have the games helped kids during difficult times? Choose one piece of text evidence from each text.
The Rise of Roblox: During the Covid-19 shutdowns, it helped entertain kids and keep them connected with their friends.
A Sweet Treat in a Tough Time: During polio outbreaks, it helped entertain hospitalized kids— and later, kids who had to stay home to avoid