Are video games good or bad for children?

Step 1:

Read the passages carefully, highlighting evidence of both sides of the debate.

Are video games good or bad for children?

Step 2:

Based on the passages you read, form YOUR opinion.
Make sure you have at LEAST 3 reasons from the text that will support your opinion.

Now that you have your opinion...

Step 3: Let's plan your writing!

On your planning outline sheet JOT down three reasons the passage said video games are good for children, or three reasons the passage said video games are bad for children.

Now that you have your reasons...

Step 4: Type your introduction

Your introduction should:

• introduce the topic that is up for debate

• state your opinion

• Provide 3 quick reasons that support your opinion

Now that you have your introduction...

Step 5: Restate your opinion in your conclusion

Your conclusion should:

• restate your opinion

• summarize your reasons that support your opinion

• a closing statement that leaves the reader with something to think about

Now that you are done planning...

Step 6: Start typing your essay

Your essay should:

• have 5 paragraphs

  • an introduction that states your opinion

  • 3 evidence based reasons with explanations

  • a conclusion that restates the topic

• have transition words

• have correct capitalization and punctuation