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WorksheetsFANDOMS paired passage practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
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.
Choose the TWO pieces of text evidence from the article that best support the statement below.
Fandoms can influence pop culture.
“Fans of the games criticized the way Sonic was portrayed in the movie’s trailer—they thought he had strange-looking teeth. What did the movie studio do? It redesigned the character.” (p. 18)
“Taylor Swift, for example, is known to invite Swifties to pizza parties, reblog their Tumblrs, and comment on their videos.” (p. 18)
“A loyal, active fan base can persuade a movie studio to make a sequel, like Camp Rock 2, or help a new artist sell out a world tour, which just happened to 18-year-old singer Billie Eilish.” (p. 18)
“If none of your friends loved what you loved, you were often on your own.” (p. 18)
The main purpose of the story about Charles Dickens in the introduction is to help readers understand
Who Charles Dickens was.
That superfans are nothing new.
What people read in the 19th century.
What New York City is like.
Author Kristin Lewis writes that thanks to technology, today’s fandoms are “tight-knit tribes.” She means that fandoms are
connected and united
fun
obsessive
inclusive
Which is an example of toxic fandom?
participating in the Harry Potter Alliance’s “What Would Dumbledore Do?” campaign
writing hurtful comments about an actor on social media
creating artwork and writing fan fiction
attending fan festivals and conventions
Which infographic would BEST support information in “The Rise of Fandoms”?
one about early humans
one about the most expensive movies ever made
one about the most highly attended fan festivals
one about Hogwarts, the wizarding school in the Harry Potter series
Which statement expresses the central idea of the article “Is Fandom Good for You?”
Sometimes the world can feel cruel and isolating.
Early humans worked together to hunt.
Fandoms can be good for people’s social and emotional well-being.
Belonging to a fandom is fun.
Both articles support the idea that fandoms
bring people together.
are not a new trend.
can cause online bullying.
influence pop culture.
What can be inferred about the role of social media in the growth of fandoms from the article "The Rise of Fandoms"?
Social media has had little to no impact on fandoms.
Social media platforms are often used by fandoms to organize events.
Social media has allowed fandoms to grow more isolated.
Social media is only used by a small fraction of fandoms.
Which word is similar to the use of ADVOCATE in this article?
support
argue
disagree
opinion
What one word does NOT have the same meaning as DIVISIVE in the article?
hostile
disagree
cooperate
isolate
