1. Write a claim that states whether you believe video games are “brain drain” or a helpful way to “train your brain” using the word influence.

2. Learning Goal I will be able to write a summary of a section of text using complete sentences and precise vocabulary by completing a guided “Section Shrink.”

3. Section Shrink 1 Topic (Who?/What?): How video games affect the brain Important Details: –The brain releases_____________________ when people play video games. –About 8.5% of teens experience____________________________ –Evidence shows that video games can help the brain strengthen____________________ and_________________________________

4. 3D Writing Resource Disk “Words to Go” Influence and Evidence

5. Section Shrink 2 Topic (Who?/What?): the __________ effects of video games Important Details: –Critics argue that video games_____________________________________ –Supporters say video games benefit teens’_____________________________________ –The majority of teens play video games____________________________________ –__________________________________________ __________________________________________

6. Exit Reflection In a brief paragraph, identify one specific detail or argument that caught your attention in today’s article reading.