Module Four Lesson Six Activity Outline Template

Google Doc Access Directions: ● Please click on File in the upper left corner. ● If you are working on a Chromebook or Google Docs, choose the Make a copy option and save a copy of the document to your Google Drive. ● If not, choose the Download as option and then the Microsoft Word (.docx) option to download an editable copy of the document to your computer. Use this outline as a guide if you are not comfortable with creating an outline. Submit this page or your own outline. NOTE: You must include specific details for introduction, body, and conclusion. Introduction A. Begin with hook: Are video games actually bad? Research says no! B. Background information important for understanding: Recent research has proved video games improve cognitive behavior while also acting as a stress reliever C. Thesis statement (your claim) The benefits of video games such as social benefits, cognitive performance, and better behavior in the end outweigh the harmfulness. Write out your introduction completely. Are video games actually bad? Research says no! Recent research has proved video games improve cognitive behavior while also acting as a stress reliever. Therefore the benefits of video games such as social benefits, cognitive performance, and better behavior in the end outweigh the harmfulness. Body Paragraph A. Topic sentence: Video Games provide good social benefits B. Supporting Details (be specific) 1. Many children play video games with friends and therefore can keep in contact if you can't see them in person 2. There are tons of people who play video games and people meet new people all the time and they get to act as normal friends in the world except online Body Paragraph A. Topic Sentence: Research has proved that video games improve cognitive performance B. Supporting Details: (be specific) 1. “A study of nearly 2,000 children found that those who reported playing video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests involving impulse control and working memory compared to children who had never played video games” 2. “patterns may stem from practicing tasks related to impulse control and memory while playing videogames” Body Paragraph A. Topic Sentence: Video games can benefit health and stress B. Supporting Details: (be specific) 1. “Simple games that are easy to access and can be played quickly, such as “Angry Birds,” can improve players’ moods, promote relaxation and ward off anxiety, the study said” 2. People want to come home relax and communicate with friends and video games provide this