Roblox Newsela

Roblox Newsela

3rd - 5th Grade

4 Qs

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Roblox Newsela

Roblox Newsela

Assessment

Quiz

English

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.5.2, RI.2.9, RI.3.2

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Standards-aligned

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Jeremy Chesser

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence from the article supports the main idea of the article?

Kowert wrote the article "The Rise of Roblox" from Scholastic's Storyworks magazine.

It is a way for kids to have fun together, even when they can't be in the same space with one another.

But the classes were cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

If you agree, write a letter to your parents, telling them all of the reasons why kids should play more Roblox!

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Read the paragraph from the article.

In the article, Kowert also says that when we play games, our brains release chemicals that make us feel good. This explains how Roblox can change your mood as you play. Say you've had a terrible day and it put you in a bad mood. Playing Roblox can help you cheer up and feel happy again.

Which statement summarizes the paragraph?

Playing Roblox can make the brain release chemicals that improve a person's mood.

A person's mood can change when they play games like Roblox with their friends.

People who are happy spend less time playing Roblox and other video games.

Kowert studied the effects that playing Roblox can have on a player's mood.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does the section “Earn Some Money” support the author's argument that playing Roblox can be good for kids?

It explains that Roblox is a game that focuses on making money.

It describes how much money Robux is worth in the real world.

It compares Roblox with other games that teach kids about money.

It shows players can build their own games that other people can buy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which kind of evidence does the author use to support the idea that playing Roblox can reduce stress and anxiety?

data

stories

expert opinion

firsthand experience

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5