Fortnite Battle Skills Test

1. The subsection Is Fortnite Bad For You provides sufficient evidence for which of the following claims?

• a. Playing violent video games causes teens to exhibit violent behavior.
• b. Playing violent video games can make teens more aggressive.
• c. Playing video games makes children and teens obese.
• d. Playing video games makes children and teens unhealthy.

2. Which piece of text evidence below most strongly supports your answer to the previous question?

• a. However, aggressive behavior is not violent behavior, and no such link exists between playing violent video games and committing acts of violence.
• b. As long as a player is getting an adequate amount of sunshine and exercise, playing video games is not going to harm his health.
• c. And parents may worry that their child is spending too much time on the game instead of doing homework, reading books, or playing outside with friends.
• d. For example, the American Psychological Association (APA) released a statement in 2017 that labeled violent video games as a “risk factor for aggression.”

3. Which paragraph in the article provides evidence to support the claim that children and teens need the opportunity to play and socialize away from the watchful eyes of parents and teachers?

• a. paragraph 3
• b. paragraph 5
• c. paragraph 9
• d. paragraph 11

4. Study the data graphic on the second page of the article. Which of these is a benefit of Fortnite not mentioned in the article elsewhere?

• a. learning teamwork
• b. improving communication skills
• c. bonding with siblings
• d. playing during class

5. Which claim does the author make in “Parents Vs. Kids: The Real Fortnite Battle”?

• a. Parents should play Fortnite with their children in order to understand the effects of the game.
• b. Playing Fortnite could have negative effects on teens’ social skills.
• c. There’s a good chance that you could have a future in playing Fortnite for a professional team.
• d. Playing Fortnite could actually be beneficial for many teens.

6. Select three details from the article that strongly support the claim you identified in the previous question.

• a. Some universities are even starting to offer financial scholarships to get students to sign up and play.
• b. Playing the game requires a lot of collaboration and teamwork, promoting pro-social behavior within the game and outside of the game, too.
• f. Additionally, kids must employ spatial understanding and imagination, two skills that may not be used enough in school.
• c. Furthermore, the article provides evidence that not playing games can lead to intense feelings of rejection.
• d. Taking it to the extreme, some parents are investing in their children’s gaming skills by hiring Fortnite coaches and tutors.

7. In paragraph 4 of “Parents Vs. Kids: The Real Fortnite Battle,” the author states, “There is research, however, to indicate that spending too much time in front of any screen, including playing video games, can harm your health.” Does the author provide sufficient evidence to support this claim? Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences. Use evidence from the article in your response.

8. The author discusses both the pros and cons of playing Fortnite from the perspective of parents.Overall, did the author provide more convincing evidence to show that Fortnite has adverse effects or that Fortnite has benefits? Explain your answer with evidence from the article.