The Rise of Roblox and Candyland

In "The Rise of Roblox," why did Robby Scianna have his birthday party online?

• His friends lived far away.

• His town was in lockdown.

• It cost less than an escape room.

• It was more fun than a normal party.

According to the article, during difficult times, people play games to ______.

• reduce stress

• avoid friends

• stay still and quiet

• become successful

Which sentence below supports the correct answer to question 2?

• "They ran around playing a battle game."

• "Millions of Americans, like Robby and his family, had been told to stay home..."

• "...when we play, our brains release chemicals that make us feel good."

• "In most of the games, the goal isn't even to win."

Based on the sidebar, what are TWO things that playing games can help improve?

• nutrition

• coordination

• brain function

• disease prevention

In "A Sweet Treat in a Tough Time," who did Eleanor Abbott first create Candy Land for?

• kids stuck at home

• kids in a polio ward

• kids at birthday parties

• kids tired of other games

In the sentence "It transported them from the hospital to a delightful world of sweets," what does the phrase transported them mean?

• kept them

• returned them

• made them better

• carried them away

Why did many swimming pools and parks close from 1916 to the early 1950s?

• to help save money

• to keep kids healthy

• to make places clean

• to open more schools

TWO ways Roblox and Candy Land are alike are that they're both ____.

• online games

• for a number of players

• popular with kids

• in the National Toy Hall of Fame

Who is the all time best 5th grade teacher?

• Mrs. Stead

• Mrs. Hirst

• Mrs. Baker

• Mrs. Bryan-Beachler

• Mr. Mollohan

What has our language arts lesson been about this week?

• text structure

• theme

• Point of View

• Reading