"Fortnite..." NEWSela Article

Which of the statements would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of the article?

• The popular video game is played by more than 200 million people globally, and not all of them, of course, are school age, leading many parents to wonder at what age the game is appropriate to play.

• Steyer, from Common Sense Media, sees a positive side, too. Kids often socialize with friends, and "Fortnite" can help them build teamwork skills.

• Epic would not comment for this story, but "Fortnite" is rated "T" for Teen by Entertainment Software Rating Board or ESRB, mainly due to violence.

• In an online poll from Survey Monkey and Common Sense Media last fall, 10 percent of parents chose 9 as the age kids should be allowed to play, 16 percent listed 10, 15 percent picked 12 years old and 11 percent, 13.

Read the following selection from the section "It's An Addiction."

Michael McCullough is a father of six in Falls City, Nebraska. He said he cut off his 14-year-old and 10-year-old sons from the game after he and his wife discovered their older son had charged more than $300 on a credit card without their permission.

Which central idea of the article is MOST supported by the selection above?

• "Fortnite" can be an addicting and expensive habit for players.

• "Fortnite" is a very popular game, with over 200 million players.

• "Fortnite" can help some young people learn teamwork skills.

• "Fortnite" is a violent game and allows young people to talk with strangers.

Which of the following people quoted in the article would MOST LIKELY agree with the idea that "Fortnite" is dangerous and not worth it?

• Jim Steyer

• Michael McCullough

• David Fizdale

• Deb Sharratt

How are Jim Steyer's and Deb Sharratt's opinions connected to each other?

• Steyer approves of "Fortnite" and thinks it is helpful for teens whle Sharratt thinks it is a dangerous addiction.

• Sharratt approves of "Fortnite" for teens and adults while Steyer thinks it is an expensive and dangerous waste of time.

• Steyer believes "Fortnite" is causing parents a lot of stress, and Sharratt thinks parents should talk to their kids to understand what's right for them.

• Sharratt argues that "Fortnite" is exciting and fun, and Steyer thinks it is not exciting or fun for some people who are playing for the first time.