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Writing Prompt

Video Games: Should Schools Offer Gaming as an Elective?

Theme Pop Culture
Grades 6-8

Introduction

Professional gamers…this is a new trend in jobs and careers! With many of these gamers as role models for the youth today, should we be offering more electives in school for students who want to learn more about video games and gaming? This is a great prompt to use as a class debate for an extension activity.

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.A. Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

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