Story: Can "Serious Games" Improve Your Mind?, 11/28/05
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/july-dec05/games_11-28.html

Reading Comprehension Questions:

1. What trend in video games does the article explain?

2. How do video games engage players?

3. How are entertainment games different from serious games?

4. What kind of game is PeaceMaker? What is the goal of the game?

5. According to the article what kind of learning is achieved with gaming?

6. What are 3 examples of serious games?

7. What is the biggest challenge for serious games?

Discussion Activity (more research might be needed):

1. Would you play a serious game? Which one? In school or at home?

2. What elements does a game need to be successful?

3. How do people become game developers? Is it a job you'd want?

Write a 300-500 word essay on either of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site.