What video games can teach usEMILY SOHN

The violent side of video games

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Vocabulary Study

Captivate Complicate Precise

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FaultyVague Irrelevant

Can a game play you?

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Group Discussion Questions

Pull Apart the Prompt

The two articles that follow examine the pros and cons of playing video games. As you read them, look for facts included in each argument that are for or against the issue. Which article is in favor of playing video games and which one is opposed to them?

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Thesis statement

A thesis statement is usually one sentence that appears at the end of the first paragraph, though it may occur as more than one. The thesis statement is developed, supported, and explained in the course of the paper by means of examples and evidence.