Student handout — Discussion & Debate
Weekend Gaming Time: Should Kids Play Games on School Nights?
Weekend Gaming Time: School Nights
Word Bank
| Word | Simple meaning |
|---|---|
| tired | you need sleep |
| homework | school work you do at home |
| friend | a person you like and play with |
| sleep | rest at night |
| screen time | time on a phone, tablet, or computer |
| relax | rest and feel good |
| rule | something you must do or not do |
Sentence Frames
- I think ___ because ___.
- Games on school nights are good because ___.
- Games on school nights are bad because ___.
- I play games with ___.
- After games, I feel ___.
Talk with a partner
- Do you play games on school nights?
- Who do you play with?
- What is one good thing about gaming on school nights?
- What is one bad thing about gaming on school nights?
- What time do you stop playing?
Vote
Games on school nights: YES or NO? My reason: ______________________________