FANDOMS paired passage practice

Based on information in paragraph 2 of the selection “The Rise of Fandoms,” what can the reader conclude about super fans?

• One thing superfans have in common is that they often name their groups after the fans they adore.

• There is something unique about fan culture today. 

• There are fandoms for everything from Pixar to Hunger Games.

• These fans are highly creative and powerful.

Use “The Rise of Fandoms” to answer the following question.

What is the best paraphrase of the first paragraph of the section titled “When Things Turn Toxic”?

• Like many good things, though, fandom has a dark side. Superfans often feel a sense of ownership over the thing they love and will defend it with the ferocity of a mama bear protecting her cubs. Sometimes these deep feelings can lead to nasty behavior that ruins the joy for everyone.

• All fandoms have a dark side and should be banned due to their bad behavior.

• Fandoms have a dark side, like many good things. Some fans feel like they own the ones they love, and this can lead to nasty behavior.

• When superfans feel possessive of the ones they idolize, they often break the law and their bad behavior leads to a life behind bars.

Use “The Rise of Fandoms” to answer the following question.

How does the organization of “The Rise of Fandoms” contribute to the author’s purpose?

• By describing the good and bad sides of fandoms, the author concludes that moderation is best.

• By offering contrasting theories, the author identifies the different kinds of superfans.

• By explaining a problem related to superfans, the author reveals why fandoms should be banned.

• By listing the features of fandoms, the author shares what is most important about superfans and their obsessions.

Use “Is Fandom Good for You?” to answer the following question.

Who is the author most likely addressing in the selection “Is Fandom Good for You?”

• The sports community

• Technology companies

• Fans

• Movie producers

Based on the information throughout the selection, what is the central idea in the selection “Is Fandom Good for You?”

• Fandoms can be good for people’s social and emotional well-being.

• Early humans worked together to hunt.

• Sometimes the world can feel cruel and isolating.

• Belonging to a fandom is fun.

Using ONLY “Is Fandom Good for You?” to answer the following question.

Which of these best supports the author’s claim made in the selection “Is Fandom Good for You?”

• By mentioning that today we don't have to worry about sabertooth tigers making a meal of us.

• By providing a quote from a psychotherapist that explains how fandoms help build our self-esteem.

• By listing why early humans grouped together.

• By clarifying when to scale back on fandom time.

Using BOTH “The Rise of Fandoms” and “Is Fandom Good for You?” both articles support the idea that:

• Fandoms are not a new trend.

• Fandoms bring people together.

• Fandoms can cause online bullying.

• Fandoms influence pop culture.

Which idea is presented in BOTH selections “The Rise of Fandoms” and “Is Fandom Good for You”?

• Early humans grouped together to survive and protect each other.

• Thanks to technology, superfans are joining together.

• Fandoms give humans a sense of community.

• If you are neglecting your friends, you might not want to join a  fandom. 

In what way is the presentation of information in the two selections “The Rise of Fandoms” and “Is Fandom Good for You” DIFFERENT?

• “The Rise of Fandoms” and "Is Fandom Good for You?” are both articles that explain the positive and negative aspects of what it means to be a fan of something.

• In the articles “The Rise of Fandoms” and “Is Fandom Good for You?”, there are pictures showing what humans are fans of and how they behave at concerts.

• In the article, “The Rise of Fandoms” the author uses subtitles to introduce different ideas, and in “Is Fandom Good for you?”, the author has only one title.

• In the articles, “The Rise of Fandoms” and “Is Fandom Good for you?”, the author uses the text feature sequencing to give the information to the readers. 

Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the selection “Is Fandom Good for You?”

 

In other words, fandom gives you a sense of community. And studies show that having a community can lower the risk of depression and anxiety.

 

Which sentence from the selection “The Rise of Fandoms” expresses a SIMILAR idea?

• A fandom is a group of people who unite around a shared passion for something or someone in pop culture.

• But fandoms made me feel like even if I didn’t fit in at school, I fit in with someone—that there was a whole group of people I could talk to, where I could just be myself and not worry what others think.

• To be sure, fandoms are—at their best—a force for good.

• How much should movie studios and other artists cater to their most devoted fans? Regardless of the answer, savvy stars understand how important their fan bases are and work hard to celebrate them.